BATTERY
5
Maintenance - 321
12 volt battery
Depending on the vehicle, the batter is
located under the front carpet and
does not require any maintenance.
You should not open it or add any
fluid. To get to it:
– lift the carpet
1
;
– remove the four bolts
2
and remove
the cover
3
.
Depending on the vehicle, a system
continuously checks the battery charge
status.
Whentheignitionisoff,somecon
sumers may also be switched off
(dippedbeamheadlights,radio,venti
lation,etc.).Whenthelevelisextreme
ly low, the "Battery Low Start Engine"
message appears.
The charge status of the battery can
decrease, especially if you use your
vehicle:
– for short trips;
– in an urban setting;
– when the temperature drops, etc.;
– withthevehiclestoppedandtheen
gine off.
Label A
Observe the indications on the battery:
–
4
naked flames and smoking are
prohibited;
–
5
eye protection compulsory;
–
6
keep away from children;
–
7
explosive material;
–
8
refer to the manual;
–
9
corrosive materials.