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CAUTION
The infotainment system's energy-saving feature may not function correctly or at all,and/or a message may be displayed if abattery charger or jumper cables are notconnected properly.
• The negative terminal on the battery must
never be used to connect a
jumper cable or a battery charger.Only the ground point on the chassismay be used.
See Jump starting (p. 249) for an illustra- tion and additional information.
WARNING
• Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Donot allow battery fluid to contact eyes,skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. Ifcontact occurs, flush the affected areaimmediately with water. Obtain medi-cal help immediately if eyes are affec-ted.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it becomes discharged repeatedly.
Related information
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Battery – changing (p. 343)
• Battery – maintenance (p. 342)
• Battery – symbols (p. 341)
Battery – maintenance
Proper battery maintenance can help prolong its service life.
Maintenance
• Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
• If necessary, add distilled water. The levelshould never be above the indicator.
• The fluid level should be checked if thebattery has been recharged.
• After inspection, be sure the cap overeach battery cell or the cover is securelyin place.
• Check that the battery cables are cor-rectly connected and properly tightened.
• Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running, or when the key is inthe ignition. This could damage the vehi-cle's electrical system.
• The battery should be disconnected fromthe vehicle when a battery charger isused directly on the battery.
• To help keep the battery in good condi-tion, the vehicle should be driven for atleast 15 minutes a week or connected toa charger with an automatic chargingfunction.
• If the battery is fully discharged a numberof times, this may shorten its service life.Keeping the battery fully charged helpsprolong its service life.
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PosFunctionA
Circuit breaker: fusebox A
under the glove compartment (see Fuses – glove compart-ment (p. 350))60
Circuit breaker: fusebox A
under the glove compartment (see Fuses – glove compart-ment (p. 350))60
Circuit breaker: central elec- trical module in the trunk60
Climate system blower40
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Starter motor relay30
Internal diode50
Auxiliary battery70
Central electrical module: auxiliary battery referencevoltage, auxiliary batterycharging point15
Related information
• Fuses – engine compartment (p. 346)
• Fuses – glove compartment (p. 350) •
Fuses – cargo area/trunk (p. 353)
• Start/Stop – introduction (p. 255)
