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Vehicle care
When the vehicle battery is being
replaced, ensure that there are no
open ventilation holes in the vicinity of
the positive terminal. If a ventilation
hole is open in this area, it must be
closed off with a dummy cap, and the
ventilation in the vicinity of the
Discharge protection
Warning label
Battery voltage
When the vehicle battery voltage is
running low, a warning message will
appear in the Driver Information
Centre.
negative terminal must be opened.
When the vehicle is being driven, the
load reduction function temporarily
deactivates certain functions, e.g. the
heated rear window.
Ensure that the vehicle battery is
always replaced by the same type of
battery.
The vehicle battery has to be
The deactivated functions are
reactivated automatically as soon as
conditions permit.
replaced by a workshop.
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Meaning of symbols:
Idle boost
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No sparks, naked flames or
smoking.
Charging the vehicle battery
If charging of the vehicle battery is
required due to battery condition, the
power output of the generator must
be increased. This will be achieved by
an idle boost which may be audible.
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Always shield eyes. Explosive
gases can cause blindness or
injury.
9 Warning
On vehicles with stop-start
system, ensure that the charging
potential does not exceed 14.6 V
when using a battery charger.
Otherwise the vehicle battery may
be damaged.
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Keep the vehicle battery out of
A message appears in the Driver
Information Centre.
reach of children.
The vehicle battery contains
sulphuric acid which could cause
blindness or serious burn
injuries.
Power outlet
The power outlets are deactivated in
the event of low vehicle battery
voltage.
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