Minor Repairs 321
Battery
Danger!
Danger of explosion and injury and risk of
short circuit and damage to the generator
and electronic control units.
f Have the battery removed and installed only at
a specialist workshop.
The battery is located in the battery box under the
left front seat.
Warning!
Risk of short circuit and fire.
f Disconnect the battery during all work on the
electrical system.
f Ensure that tools or conductive jewellery
(rings, chains, watch straps) do not come into
contact with live parts of the vehicle.
Danger of explosion
f Do not wipe battery with a dry cloth.
f Before touching the battery, discharge any
static electricity by touching the vehicle.
Heed warnings on the battery
Read the operating instructions
Wear eye protection
Keep children away
Danger of explosion
While the battery is being charged, a
highly explosive gas mixture is formed,
so:
Fire, sparks, naked flames and
smoking are prohibited
Avoid causing sparks and short circuits
when handling cables and electrical
equipment.
In the case of batteries with central
venting, there is a greater concentration
of explosive gas at the hose opening. The
gas-venting hose must not be kinked or
blocked with dirt.
Danger of caustic burns
Battery acid is highly caustic, so:
Wear safety gloves and eye protection.
Do not tip the battery, or acid may spill
from the venting aperture.
First aid
If acid splashes into an eye, immediately
rinse with clean water for a few minutes.
See a doctor immediately.
If acid splashes onto skin or clothing,
neutralise immediately with soapsuds and
rinse with plenty of water.
If you accidentally drink acid, consult a
doctor immediately.
Disposal
Hand in the old battery at a battery
collection point.
Never dispose of an old battery with
domestic waste.
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