Because of the complexity of the power supply, any battery work, such as disconnection, replacement, etc.
must be carried out by a qualified workshop
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Several batteries using different technologies may be fitted in your vehicle:
- Vehicle battery (e.g. for starting the engine and the basic supply) link► and link►
- Additional battery (e.g. for recuperation and extra equipment) link►
If the vehicle is not used for long periods
The battery gradually becomes discharged if the vehicle is left standing for long periods. To ensure that the vehicle can be started, the electrical equipment is powered back or switched off link►. Certain convenience features, such as interior lighting or electric seat adjustment, may not be available. These functions will be restored when you switch on the ignition and start the engine.
Even though some systems are deactivated automatically, certain electrical equipment continues to draw current even when the ignition is off. If the vehicle is left standing for long periods, this can result in total battery discharge. If the vehicle battery is allowed to discharge completely, an internal chemical reaction damages the battery irreparably. To avoid this, the battery should be recharged at least once a month link►. Please contact a qualified workshop if you have any questions.
Cold weather is very hard on the vehicle battery. The starting capacity may be reduced as a result. For this reason, you should have the battery checked by a qualified workshop before the start of winter.
- Any work on the batteries and electrical system in your vehicle entails a risk of injury and chemical burns in addition to danger of accident or fire. For this reason, you must have the work carried out by a qualified workshop.
- Charging cables or jump leads must never be connected directly to the battery on your vehicle. Always use the terminals in the engine compartment link►.
CAUTION
- If the car is left standing for long periods, protect the battery from frost. The battery will be damaged irreparably if it is allowed to freeze link►.
- Electrical components which can heat up during operation are located behind a trim panel underneath the luggage compartment floor. To prevent these components from overheating, objects such as blankets must not be stored underneath the floor panel. The components will switch off temporarily if they overheat. This will be indicated by a message in the instrument cluster until the temperature has returned to normal.