Checking and refilling levels
●
Nev
er use a defective battery. This could
cause an explosion. Replace a damaged
battery immediately.
WARNING
The 12 volt battery is a subject to wear. A
reduction in battery power can mean that
some important safety systems, such as
power steering, braking intervention, lights
or airbag systems, operate with limitations
or stop working entirely. This may cause se-
rious accidents and injuries. To avoid this, it
is necessary to take the following safety
measure:
●
Get a professional service centre to re-
place the 12-volt vehicle battery every four
years.
CAUTION
●
Do not expose the battery to direct sun-
light over a long period of time, as the in-
tense ultraviolet radiation can damage the
battery housing.
●
If the vehicle is left standing in cold con-
ditions for a long period, protect the bat-
tery from “freezing”. If it freezes it will be
damaged.
Warning lamp
It lights up red
Alternator fault.
The control lamp lights up when the ignition
is swit
ched on. It should go out when the en-
gine has started running.
If the control lamp lights up while driving,
the alternator is no longer charging the bat-
tery. You should immediately drive to the
nearest specialised workshop.
You should avoid using electrical equipment
that is not absolutely necessary because this
will drain the battery.
Control lamp
3 Valid f
or: hybrid vehicles.
Indicator lamps and driver messages on the
instrument cluster display or infotainment
system:
The 12 V vehicle battery does not
charge. Stop safely!
●
The indicator lamp lights up red. Stop the
vehicle and s
witch off the ignition. Seek pro-
fessional assistance.
Error: 12 V vehicle battery. En-
gine cannot be started. Go to the
workshop.
●
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. If the
ignition is switched off, it is not possible to
start the vehicle again. There may be limita-
tions on the vehicle’s functions/stability.
Contact a specialised workshop immediate-
ly.
Low level of the 12 V vehicle
battery. Charge while driving.
●
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. Start-
ing capacity may be limited. If this driver
message goes out after a certain amount of
time, the vehicle's battery has recharged
while driving and reached a sufficient level. If
the driver message does not go out, take the
vehicle to a specialized workshop.
Replace the 12V vehicle battery.
Take the vehicle to a workshop.
●
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. The 12
volt vehicle battery has almost reached the
end of its useful life. Visit a professional and
request an inspection and replacement, if
necessary, of the 12-volt vehicle battery
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Check the 12V vehicle battery.
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The indicator lamp lights up yellow. The
connection between the electrical system
and the 12-volt vehicle battery does not
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