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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Electrical Systems

Connecting the battery terminals

Checking the electrolyte level

Open the upper connection profile of the step bracket under the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

CAUTION Remove the key from the ignition switch. Turn off all consumers. Connect the positive terminals. Do not confuse terminals! • Connect the negative terminals. • Fit the battery cover. • Perform the following when the power is disconnected (e.g. when the terminals are disconnected and connected again). • Set the clock. Removing the battery cover

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CAUTION Battery box is coloured white to allow that the fluid can be seen from the outside. Refer to the min/max. signs to understand if the fluid level is adequate. Check the battery acid concentration level every six months or 40.000 km. Tap water decreases battery power. Only add demineralized or distilled water. Do not use a metal hone when you are filling the batteries. There is a risk of short circuit.

Then pull the battery cover to yourself in the arrow direction and remove easily. After the battery replacement; if the replacement is made outside authorized service and parameter update is not performed, "replacement notification" signal is sent for 10 seconds. In this case, the hazard lights button must be pressed 8 times within 14 seconds while the ignition is on. Flashing of the battery condition indicator indicates that the battery charge level is very low. In this case, best method is to leave the vehicle running in the shortest possible time in order to charge the batteries.

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