BATTERY
5
344 - Maintenance
The battery
1
does not require
maintenance. You should not open it
or add any fluid.
Handle the battery with
care as it contains
sulphuric acid which
must not come into
contact with the eyes or skin. If it
does, wash the affected area with
plenty of cold water. If necessary,
consult a doctor.
Keep any flames, red hot objects
or sparks away from the battery
components (risk of explosion).
Depending on the vehicle, a system
continuously checks the battery charge
status. If it decreases, the "Battery
energy saving mode" message then
the "Low battery - Start engine"
message is displayed on the
instrument panel. In this case, start the
engine and the message on the
instrument panel will disappear.
Note: the "Battery energy saving
mode" message may be displayed
after 5 to 30 minutes of vehicle use
with the engine stopped to warn the
user that the power consuming
functions (interior lighting, radio,
navigation, ventilation, accessories
power supply, etc.) may be cut off
automatically.
Your battery charging status may
diminish, especially if you are using
your vehicle:
– for short trips;
– in an urban setting;
– when the temperature is low;
– after extended use of energy-
consuming devices (radio, etc.) with
the ignition switched off.
Before carrying out any
action in the engine
compartment, you must
switch off the ignition
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Please note when
working close to the
engine that it may be
hot. The engine cooling
fan may also start at any moment.
The label in the engine
compartment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.
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