BATTERY
5
Maintenance - 339
12 volt battery
The battery
1
is located in the vehicle
luggage compartment.
The battery
1
doesnotrequiremainte-
nance. You should not open it or
add any fluid.
Depending on the vehicle, a system
continuously checks the battery charge
status. If it decreases, the "Batteryen-
ergy 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"messagemaybedisplayedaf-
ter 5 to 30 minutes of vehicle use with
the engine stopped to warn the user
that the power consuming functions
(interiorlighting,radio,navigation,ven-
tilation, accessories power supply, etc.)
may be cut off automatically.
Yourbatterychargingstatusmaydi-
minish, especially if you are using your
vehicle:
– for short trips;
– in an urban setting;
– when the temperature is low;
– afterextendeduseofenergy-con-
suming devices (radio, etc.) with the
ignition switched off.
Label
A
Observe the indications on the battery:
–
2
naked flames and smoking are
prohibited;
–
3
eye protection compulsory;
–
4
keep away from children;
–
5
explosive material;
–
6
refer to the manual;
–
7
corrosive materials.
For your own safety and
for the proper operation
of the vehicle's electrical
equipment(lights,wind-
screenwipers,ABS,etc.),anyin-
terventiononthebattery(re-
moval, disconnection, etc.) must
categorically be performed by a
specialist professional.
Risk of serious burns or electric
shocks.
You must respect the replacement
intervals (without exceeding
them)asstatedinthemainte-
nance document.
The battery is a specific type.
Please ensure it is replaced with
the same type.
Call an approved dealer.