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Checking and refilling levels
Several warning and control lamps light up
f
or a f
ew sec
onds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings ›››
in On the
instrument
panel on page 26.
Checking the electrolyte level of the
vehicl
e battery
Fig. 172 In the engine compartment: Remove
the c
o
v
er from the vehicle's battery.
The battery's electrolyte level should be
c
hec
k
ed regularly in high-mileage vehicles,
in hot countries and in older batteries. Other
batteries do not require maintenance.
Vehicles fitted with the Start-Stop system are
equipped with special batteries. For technical
reasons, the electrolyte level cannot be
checked in these batteries.
Preparations
●
Prepare the vehicle for work in the engine
compartment ››› page 186
●
Open the bonnet ››› page 186.
●
Press on the tabs ››› Fig. 172 (arrows) in the
direction of the arrows and lift the battery
cover up.
Checking the battery electrolyte level
●
Make sure there is sufficient lighting to
clearly recognise the colours. Never use
flames or shiny objects as a light source.
●
Depending on the level of acid, the Magic
eye on the top of the battery will change col-
our.
Colour in-
dicator
Necessary operations
Light yellow
or colourless
The electrolyte level of the vehicle's bat-
tery is too low. Have the battery checked
and, where applicable, replaced by a
specialised workshop.
Black
The electrolyte level of the vehicle's bat-
tery is correct.
WARNING
Working with the vehicle battery involves a
risk of
corrosion, explosions and electric
shock.
●
Never tilt the vehicle battery. Battery acid
could spill out of the openings for the release
of gases and cause corrosion damage.
●
Never open the vehicle battery.
●
If battery acid splashes on you, immediate-
ly rinse your eyes and skin abundantly with
water for several minutes. Then seek medical
care immediately.
●
If acid is swallowed by mistake, consult a
doctor immediately.
Charging, replacing and connecting or
di
s
c
onnecting the battery
Charging the battery
The
v
ehic
le battery should be charged by a
specialised workshop only, as batteries us-
ing special technology have been installed
and they must be charged in a controlled en-
vironment
›››
. SEAT recommends taking
y
our c
ar in f
or technical service.
Replacing a vehicle battery
The battery has been developed to suit the
conditions of its location and has special
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