Cupra BORN 2024 - Check the Electrolyte Level

Checking and relling levels
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12-volt battery
WARNING
Working on the 12-volt battery and electrical
system can cause severe burns, re and elec-
tric shock. Always read and observe the fol-
lowing warnings and safety precautions be-
fore working on the battery:
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Before working on the 12-volt battery,
switch o the ignition and all electrical con-
sumers and disconnect the negative cable
from this battery.
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Always keep children away from the 12-volt
battery electrolyte and the battery itself.
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Always wear eye protection and protective
gloves.
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The battery electrolyte is very corrosive It
can cause skin burns and blindness. When
handling the 12-volt battery, protect your
hands, arms and face in particular from acid
splashes
●
Do not smoke while working and never
work in the vicinity of naked ames or sparks.
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Avoid sparks caused by electrostatic dis-
charges, just like when handling electric ca-
bles and devices.
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Never short the battery terminals.
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Never use damaged 12-volt batteries. They
could explode. If the 12-volt battery is dam-
aged, replace it immediately.
●
Never use a frozen 12 volt battery. When
the battery is discharged, it may freeze at
temperatures close to 0°C (+32°F). If the 12-
volt battery is frozen, replace it immediately.
NOTICE
Do not expose the 12-volt battery to direct
sunlight for a prolonged period of time.
●
Ultraviolet rays can damage the battery
casing.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is not to be used for a long pe-
riod of time, protect the 12-volt battery from
frost.
●
The battery may freeze and, as a result,
suer irreparable damage.
Note
After switching on the drive system with a
deeply discharged or newly replaced 12-volt
battery, or after a jump start, some system
settings (time, date, personalised comfort
settings and programs) may be incorrectly
set or deleted. Check and correct these set-
tings when the battery is suiciently charged.
Check the electrolyte level
The 12-volt battery is located in the front com-
partment, under the bonnet.
The electrolyte level of the 12-volt battery can-
not be checked, as the battery sight glass is
covered by the vehicle's main fuse box.
Always have the battery electrolyte level
checked by a qualied specialist workshop.
Charging, replacing, disconnecting
and connecting the 12-volt battery
If you suspect that the 12-volt battery is dam-
aged or defective, have it checked by a quali-
ed specialist workshop.
Charging the 12-volt battery
Contact a specialist workshop for charging the
12-volt battery, as the battery model tted in
the vehicle in the factory uses a technology
that requires limited voltage charging ›››
.
CUPRA recommends going to a specialised
CUPRA dealer or any SEAT dealership for this
purpose.
Replacing the 12-volt battery
The 12-volt vehicle battery has been designed
to suit its location and has special safety fea-
tures. If a 12-volt battery needs to be replaced,
the replacement battery must be installed by
a qualied technician. CUPRA recommends
that you visit a CUPRA dealer. Component in-
formation regarding size, maintenance, power
and safety characteristics to be met can be ob-
tained from a qualied technician, who should
have the necessary documentation and tech-
nical equipment. CUPRA recommends visiting
a specialised CUPRA dealer or any SEAT deal-
ership.