Cupra BORN - Page 290

Checking and relling levels12-volt battery
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The battery must not be opened! Never try
to change the uid level of the battery. Other-
wise explosive gas is released from the battery
that could cause an explosion.
Battery warning indications
Wear protective goggles.
Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear
protective gloves and eye protection.
Rinse any splashes of electrolyte with
plenty of water.
Fires, sparks, open ames and smoking
are prohibited.
The battery should only be charged in a
well-ventilated zone. Risk of explosion!
Keep children away from acid and the bat-
tery.
Always follow the instruction manual.
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:
•
Before working on the 12-volt battery,
switch o the ignition and all electrical con-
sumers and disconnect the negative cable
from this battery.
•
Always keep children away from the 12-volt
battery electrolyte and the battery itself.
•
Always wear eye protection and protective
gloves.
•
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.
•
Avoid sparks caused by electrostatic dis-
charges, just like when handling electric ca-
bles and devices.
•
Never short the battery terminals.
•
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.