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10 Maintenance and service
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NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it
becomes discharged repeatedly.
The life of the battery is affected by several
factors, including driving conditions and
climate. Battery starting capacity decrea-
ses gradually with time and therefore
needs to be recharged if the car is not
used for a longer time or when it is only
driven short distances. Extreme cold fur-
ther limits starting capacity.
To maintain the battery in good condition,
at least 15 minutes of driving/week is rec-
ommended or that the battery is con-
nected to a battery charger with automatic
trickle charging.
A battery that is kept fully charged has a
maximum service life.
Related information
•Battery - symbols (p. 372)
•Starter battery - replacement (p. 373)
•Battery - Start/Stop (p. 373)
Battery - symbols
There are information and warning symbols
on the battery.
Symbols on the battery
Use protective goggles.
Further information in the
owner's manual for the
car.
Store the battery out of
the reach of children.
The battery contains cor-
rosive acid.
Avoid sparks and naked
flames.
Risk of explosion.
Must be taken for recy-
cling.
NOTE
An expended battery must be recycled in
an environmentally safe manner as it con-
tains lead.
Related information
•Starter battery - general (p. 370)
•Battery - Start/Stop (p. 373)
