BATTERY (1/2)
Depending on the vehicle, a system
continuously checks the battery charge
status. If this decreases, the message
“Battery low start engine” is displayed
on the instrument panel. In this case,
start the engine. The message will go
off.
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The charge status of your battery can
decrease especially if you use your ve-
hicle:
– for short journeys;
– for driving in town;
– when the temperature drops;
Before performing any
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must
– after extended use of energy-con-
suming devices (radio, etc.) with the
engine switched off.
Battery 1 does not require any mainte-
nance. You should not open it or add
any fluid.
be switched off (please see
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
Handle the battery with care
as it contains sulphuric acid
which must not come into
contact with the eyes or
skin. If it does, wash the affected
area with plenty of cold water. If
necessary, consult a doctor.
Please note when work-
ing close to the engine that
it may be hot. The engine
cooling fan may also start
Ensure that naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come into
contact with the battery as there is a
risk of explosion.
at any moment. The
light in the engine compartment re-
minds you of this.
warning
Risk of injury.
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