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12-volt battery
WARNING
Charging the 12-volt battery creates a highly
explosive mixture of detonating gases.
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Only charge the 12-volt battery in a well-
ventilated place.
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Never charge a 12-volt battery that is fro-
zen or has thawed. When the battery is dis-
charged, it may freeze at temperatures close
to 0°C (+32°F).
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If the 12-volt battery has frozen, have it re-
placed without fail.
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A short circuit may occur if the wires are
incorrectly connected to the poles. First con-
nect the positive cable and then the negative
one.
NOTICE
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Never connect or disconnect the 12-volt
battery while the drive system is switched on.
Also, never use a 12-volt battery that does
not meet the vehicle's battery specications.
The electrical system or certain electronic
components could be damaged and electri-
cal malfunctions could occur.
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Never connect accessories that supply
power, such as solar panels or battery charg-
ers, to the 12-volt socket or cigarette lighter,
to charge the 12-volt battery. This could
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
For the sake of the environment
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The battery may contain toxic substances,
such as sulphuric acid and lead. Dispose of
the 12-volt battery in accordance with the
applicable regulations.
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Electrolyte can contaminate the environ-
ment. If any operating uid leaks out, collect
it and dispose of it properly.
Troubleshooting
12 volt battery
The control lamp lights up in RED. The follow-
ing messages may be displayed:
Error: 12V power supply. Park safely! Instruc-
tion manual!
Stop driving! Stop the vehicle at the rst op-
portunity and in a safe place. The 12-volt bat-
tery will not be charged while driving or there is
a fault in the on-board 12-volt network.
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Switch o any electrical consumers that are
not required.
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Contact a specialised workshop.
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Request a check of the electrical system.
12 volt battery
The indicator lamp lights up YELLOW. The fol-
lowing message is displayed:
Error: 12 V battery. Restart impossible. Go to
the workshop.
There is a fault in the connection between the
on-board network and the 12-volt battery.
If the drive system is switched o in this situa-
tion, it cannot be switched on again. If neces-
sary, use the jump leads ›››page289 or seek
assistance from qualied personnel.
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Contact a specialised workshop.
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Request a check of the electrical system.
12-volt battery
The indicator lamp lights up YELLOW. The fol-
lowing message is displayed:
12-V battery charge low. Please refer to the
instruction manual.
Switch on the ignition to recharge the 12-volt
battery or charge it using high voltage charg-
ing.
If the warning does not disappear after a few
minutes:
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Contact a specialised workshop.
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Request a check of the electrical system.
12-volt battery
The indicator lamp lights up YELLOW. The fol-
lowing message is displayed: