Because of the complexity of the power supply, any battery work, such as disconnection, replacement, etc. must be carried out by a qualified workshop ►.
The term "vehicle battery" refers to the 12 Volt battery in your vehicle.
Plug-in hybrid drive*: Please also note the information on the high-voltage battery link►.
Always wear safety glasses. | |
Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses. | |
Keep open flames, sparks, uncovered lights and lit cigarettes away from the battery! | |
A highly explosive mixture of gases may be given off when the battery is under charge! | |
Always keep children away from batteries and battery acid. | |
Always read the instructions in the Owner’s Manual. |
Table Explanation of warnings on vehicle battery:
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.
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.
For the sake of the environment
Batteries contain toxic substances including sulphuric acid and lead. Please contact a qualified workshop if you have any questions.