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Checking and refilling levels
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When working in the engine compart
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ment, always observe the safety warnings
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page 301.
CAUTION
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Ne
ver put r
adiator anti-freeze or other
additives into the windscreen washer fluid.
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Always use approved windscreen cleans-
ing products diluted as per instructions. If
you use other washer fluids or soap solu-
tions, the tiny holes in the fan-shaped noz-
zles could become blocked.
Vehicle battery
Symbol
s and w
arnings on handling
the batt
ery
Read the additional information carefully
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Wear eye protection
Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear pro-
t
ective gl
oves and eye protection!
Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking are
prohibited!
A highly e
xplosive mixture of gases is released
when the battery is under charge
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Keep children away from acid and batteries!
WARNING
Always be aware of the danger of injury
and chemical burns as well as the risk of
accident or fire when w
orking on the bat-
tery and the electrical system:
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Wear eye protection. Protect your eyes,
skin and clothing from acid and particles
containing lead.
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Battery acid is extremely corrosive. Wear
protective gloves and eye protection. Do
not tilt the batteries. This could spill acid
through the vents.
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Rinse battery acid from eyes immediately
for several minutes with clear water. Then
seek medical care immediately. Neutralise
any acid splashes on the skin or clothing
with a soapy solution, and rinse off with
plenty of water. If acid is swallowed by mis-
take, consult a doctor immediately.
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Fires, sparks, open flames and smoking
are prohibited. When handling cables and
electrical equipment, avoid causing sparks
and electrostatic charge. Never short the
battery terminals. High-energy sparks can
cause injury.
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A highly explosive mixture of gases is re-
leased when the battery is under charge.
The batteries should be charged in a well-
ventilated room only.
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Keep children away from acid and bat-
teries.
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Before working on the electrical system,
you must switch off the engine, the ignition
and all electrical devices. The negative ca-
ble on the battery must be disconnect
ed.
When a light bulb is changed, you need on-
ly switch off the light.
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Deactivate the anti-theft alarm by un-
locking the vehicle before you disconnect
the battery! The alarm will otherwise be
triggered.
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When disconnecting the battery from the
vehicle on-board network, disconnect first
the negative cable and then the positive
cable.
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Switch off all electrical devices before
reconnecting the battery. Reconnect first
the positive cable and then the negative
cable. Never reverse the polarity of the
connections. This could cause an electrical
fire.
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Never charge a frozen battery, or one
which has thawed. This could result in ex-
plosions and chemical burns. Always re-
place a battery which has frozen. A flat
battery can also freeze at temperatures
close to 0°C (+32°F).
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Ensure that the vent hose is always con-
nected to the battery.
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Never use a defective battery. This could
cause an explosion. Replace a damaged
battery immediately.
CAUTION
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Never disconnect the batt
ery if the igni-
tion is switched on or if the engine is
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