Owner`s manual

Service, maintenance160
Battery
Battery acc ess
The battery is located beneath the front
left-hand seat floor pa nel - see page 128.
Add itional b attery 3
Depending on the vehicle auxiliary
equipm ent, certain models may have an
additional battery located next to the
vehicle battery.
Battery maintenance 3
If the battery installed to your vehicle is not
maintenance free:
Remove ba ttery caps and ensure
electrolyte level is 15 mm ab ove the plates.
Add distilled or demineralised water to
correct the level.
If battery fluid level drops below the plates,
do not attempt to test or recharge the
battery or jump start the engine.
Electrical or electronic accessories fitted at
a later sta ge can place an additional load
on the battery or discharge the battery.
Consult a workshop as regards technica l
possibilities, such as fitting a more powerful
or an additional battery.
9 Wa rning
Ensure adequate ventilation when
charging the battery. There is a risk of
explosion if gases generated during
charging are allowed to accumulate!
9 Warning
We recommend that you have battery
changes carried out by a workshop, who
knows the laws concerning the disposal
of used batteries and therefore protects
the environment and your health.