the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the bat-
tery has been changed. Once the battery has
been registered again, all comfort features will
be available without limitation and any Check
Control messages displayed which relate to
comfort features will disappear.
Charging the battery
General information
Make sure that the battery is always suffi-
ciently charged to guarantee that the battery
remains usable for its full service life.
A discharged battery is indicated by a
red indicator light.
Charge the battery when acceleration is insuffi-
cient.
The maximum charging voltage is 14.4 volts.
The following circumstances can have a nega-
tive effect on the performance of the battery:
▷ Frequent short-distance drives.
▷ Stationary periods of more than one month.
Safety information
NOTICE
Non-compatible external battery chargers
can damage the vehicle. There is a risk
of damage to property. Only use battery
chargers recommended by the vehicle man-
ufacturer for the vehicle type. Observe the
maximum charging voltage. Information on
suitable battery chargers can be provided by
an authorized service center or another quali-
fied service center or repair shop.
Warning
Battery chargers that charge the vehicle bat-
tery via sockets or cigarette lighters in the ve-
hicle may overload or damage the 12 V elec-
trical system. There is a risk of injury or risk
of damage to property. Only connect battery
chargers for the vehicle battery to the jump-
start terminals in the engine compartment.
Charging the battery
Charge the battery only when the engine is off
and via the jump-start terminals in the engine
compartment.
Additional information:
Jump-start terminals, refer to page 383.
Long stationary periods
General information
The vehicle battery permits stationary periods
of approx. 6 weeks.
If the vehicle is stationary for a longer period,
charge the vehicle battery every 6 weeks to
avoid excessive discharge.
Low battery charge
If the battery charge is very low, the vehicle
battery is automatically disconnected from the
vehicle electrical system.
If the vehicle battery is discharged, all electrical
components are deactivated. The vehicle can
no longer be operated.
To reactivate, charge the vehicle battery via
the jump start terminals.
Deeply discharged vehicle battery
If the vehicle battery is not charged in time,
it will be deeply discharged. The battery can
then no longer be charged.
Power interruption
After a power interruption, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set-
tings updated, for example:
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