Practical tips
Control lamp
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Wear eye protection. Protect your eyes,
the battery! The alarm will otherwise be
triggered.
skin and clothing from acid and particles
containing lead.
The control lamp lights up when the igni-
tion is switched on. It should go out when the
engine has started running.
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When disconnecting the battery from the
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Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear
vehicle on-board network, disconnect first
the negative cable and then the positive
cable.
protective gloves and eye protection. Do
not tilt the batteries. This could spill acid
through the vents.
Indicator lamps and driver messages on the
instrument cluster display or infotainment
system:
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Switch off all electrical devices before
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Neutralise any electrolyte splashes on
reconnecting the battery. Reconnect first
the positive cable and then the negative
cable. Never reverse the polarity of the
connections. This could cause an electrical
fire.
the skin, eyes or clothing with a soapy solu-
tion, and rinse off with plenty of water. If
acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a
doctor immediately.
Defective alternator
3 Valid only for: conventional vehicles.
The control lamp lights up RED.
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Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking
Never charge a frozen battery, or one
are prohibited. When handling cables and
electrical equipment, avoid causing sparks
and electrostatic charge. Never short the
battery terminals. High-energy sparks can
cause injury.
which has thawed. This could result in ex-
plosions and chemical burns. Always re-
place a battery which has frozen. A flat
battery can also freeze at temperatures
close to 0°C (+32°F).
The vehicle battery stops charging from the
alternator. You should immediately drive to
the nearest specialised workshop.
You should avoid using electrical equipment
that is not absolutely necessary because this
will drain the battery.
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A highly explosive mixture of gases is re-
Ensure that the vent hose is always con-
leased when the battery is under charge.
The batteries should be charged in a well-
ventilated room only.
nected to the battery.
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Never use a defective battery. This could
Error: the 12 V vehicle battery
is not charging. Park safely!
cause an explosion. Replace a damaged
battery immediately.
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Keep children away from acid and bat-
teries.
The control lamp lights up RED.
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Before working on the electrical system,
CAUTION
Stop driving! Stop the vehicle at the next
opportunity and in a safe place.
you must switch off the engine, the ignition
and all electrical devices. The negative ca-
ble on the battery must be disconnected.
When a light bulb is changed, you need on-
ly switch off the light.
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Do not expose the battery to direct sun-
light over a long period of time, as the in-
tense ultraviolet radiation can damage the
battery housing.
The instrument cluster displays a message
due to a DCDC failure (electrical, mechani-
cal or energy balance).
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If the vehicle is left standing in cold con-
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Deactivate the anti-theft alarm by un-
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Switch the ignition off and seek professional
assistance.
ditions for a long period, protect the bat-
tery from “freezing”. If it freezes it will be
damaged.
locking the vehicle before you disconnect
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