BATTERY
5
Battery
The battery
1
does not require main-
tenance. 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 nec-
essary, consult a doctor.
Keep any flames, red hot ob-
jects or sparks away from the
battery components (risk of ex-
plosion).
Depending on the vehicle, a system
continuously checks the battery
charge status. If this decreases, the
"Battery energy saving mode" mes-
sage appears then "Battery Low
Start Engine" appears on the instru-
ment panel. In this case, start the en-
gine and the message on the instru-
ment 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-con-
suming devices (radio, etc.) with the
ignition switched off.
Before carrying out any
operation in the engine
compartment, you
must switch off the ig-
nition 🡺165 🡺168.
Please note when
working close to the
engine that it may be
hot. The engine cooling
fan may also start at any mo-
ment. The label in the en-
gine compartment reminds you
of this.
Risk of injury.
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