MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Battery - symbols
There are information and warning symbols on
the batteries.
Symbols on the batteries
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 corro-
sive acid.
Avoid sparks and naked
flames.
Risk of explosion.
Must be taken for recycling.
NOTE
An expended battery must be recycled in an
environmentally safe manner as it contains
lead.
Related information
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Starter battery - general (p. 380)
Starter battery - replacement
The starter battery in the car can be replaced
without the help of a workshop.
Removal
First of all: Take the remote control key from the
ignition switch and wait at least 5 minutes before
any electrical connections are touched - this is
because the car's electrical system needs to
store the necessary information to control mod-
ules.