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- Fig. 311 Applies to vehicles with battery in engine compartment:Engine compartment: Terminals for jump leads and battery charger
- Fig. 312 Applies to vehicles with jump-start terminal (+):Engine compartment: Terminals for jump leads and battery charger
Please refer to the safety notes link►.
Vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive*: link►.
Important: Only use chargers with a maximum charge voltage of 14.8 V (the battery cables do not have to be disconnected).
The battery is located in the engine compartment or luggage compartment (depending on the type of engine). Vehicles which have a battery in the luggage compartment also have a jump-start connection in the engine compartment. This can also be used to charge the battery. The battery is always charged from the engine compartment. The earth point -–- is always on the vehicle s body.
Switch off all electrical equipment and the ignition.
Open the bonnet link►.
(Applies to vehicles with battery in engine compartment: ) Open the battery cover Fig. 311►.
(Applies to vehicles with jump-start terminal (+): ) Open the cap on the positive terminal Fig. 312►.
Connect the charger cables to the positive terminal (+) and the earth point on the body (–) (not the negative terminal on the battery) as specified.
Connect the battery charger to the mains and switch it on.
After charging the battery: switch off the battery charger and disconnect the mains cable.
Detach the charger cables from the terminals.
(Applies to vehicles with battery in engine compartment: ) Fold the cover back onto the battery in its correct position.
(Applies to vehicles with jump-start terminal (+): ) Close the cap on the positive terminal.
Close the bonnet link►.
- A highly explosive mixture of gases may be given off when the battery is under charge. Only charge the vehicle battery in a well ventilated area.
- When it is discharged the vehicle battery can freeze at temperatures around 0°C. You must not use a vehicle battery which has frozen, even after it has thawed, because the ice may have cracked the battery casing and allowed the battery acid to escape - risk of explosion and chemical burns! Please contact a qualified workshop if you have any questions.
- Do not connect or disconnect the charging cables during the charging process - risk of explosion!
Note
- Use only the terminals in the engine compartment to charge the vehicle battery.
- Before you charge the vehicle battery, always read and follow the manufacturer s instructions for using the battery charger.