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Battery - symbols
There are information and warning symbols
on the batteries.
Symbols on the batteries
Use protective goggles.
Further information in the
owner's manual for the
car.
Store the battery out of
the reach of children.
The battery contains cor-
rosive acid.
Avoid sparks and naked
flames.
Risk of explosion.
Must be taken for recy-
cling.
NOTE
An expended battery must be recycled in
an environmentally safe manner as it con-
tains lead.
Related information
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Starter battery - general (p. 390)
Starter battery - replacement
The starter battery in the car can be replaced
without the help of a workshop.
The starter battery is a traditional 12 V bat-
tery.
Removal
First of all: Take the remote control key from
the ignition switch and wait at least 5 minutes
before any electrical connections are touched
- this is because the car's electrical system
needs to store the necessary information to
control modules.
