Owners Manual

Batteries
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Risk of explosion.
Explosive oxyhydrogen is
produced when batteries
are being charged. Only
charge batteries in well-
ventilated areas.
Risk of explosion. Avoid
creating sparks. Avoid
naked flames and do not
smoke in the vicinity of the
battery.
Battery acid is caustic.
Wear acid-proof protective
gloves. If skin or clothes
are splashed with acid,
neutralize the splashes
immediately with soapy
water or an acid
neutralizer, and then clean
the affected areas with
water.
Wear eye protection. When
mixing water and acid, the
liquid can splash into your
eyes. Rinse acid splashes
to the eyes immediately
with clean water and
contact a doctor
immediately.
Keep children at a safe
distance. Children are not
able to assess the dangers
posed by batteries and
acid.
When handling batteries,
observe the safety
precautions and special
protective measures
contained in these
Operating Instructions.
%Environmental note
Batteries contain pollutants. It is
against the law to dispose of them
with the household garbage. They
must be collected separately and
recycled to protect the
environment.
Dispose of batteries in an
environmentally responsible
manner. Return discharged
batteries at a qualified specialist
workshop.
In order for the batteries to achieve their
maximum possible service life, they must
always be sufficiently charged.
Have the charge status checked for the
batteries more frequently if you use the
vehicle mainly for short trips or if you leave it
parked for an extended period.
If you wish to park your vehicle for an
extended period of time, seek advice from a
qualified specialist workshop or switch off the
electrical system with the battery main switch
(Y page 90).
Your vehicle may be equipped with two
batteries, depending on the equipment
version:
R
a starter battery in the battery case in the
driver's footwell
R
an additional battery in the engine
compartment
Have the batteries removed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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Maintenance
Operation