The battery 1 does not require any maintenance. You should not open it or add any fluid.

warning

Handle the battery with care as it contains sulphuric acid which must not come into contact with the eyes or skin. If it does, wash the affected area with plenty of water and see a doctor if necessary.

Ensure that naked flames, red hot objects and sparks do not come into contact with the battery as there is a risk of explosion.

The charging status of your battery may decrease, especially if you use your vehicle:

  • for short journeys;
  • for driving in urban areas;
  • in cold weather;
  • after extended use of power-consuming devices (radio, etc.) with the engine off.
warning

Switch off the ignition before carrying out any procedures in the engine compartment.

Replacing the battery

warning

For your own safety, and for correct functioning of the electrical equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, ABS, etc.), any work on the battery (removal, disconnection, etc.) must be carried out by a specialist.

Risk of burns or serious electrical shocks.

Follow the replacement intervals set out in the maintenance manual (do not exceed them).

The battery is a specific type. Make sure you replace it with one of the same type.

Please contact an authorised dealer.

warning

The engine may be hot when working in close proximity. In addition, the engine cooling fan can come on at any moment. The symbol 2_ALL_290_1_pictogramme.png in the engine compartment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.

Label A

Observe the shown indications on the battery:

  • 2 Naked flames and smoking are forbidden;
  • 3 Eye protection is required;
  • 4 Keep away from children;
  • 5 Explosive materials;
  • 6 Refer to the manual;
  • 7 Corrosive substances.
important

Depending on the vehicle, in the event of problems with your vehicle's 12 V battery (disconnecting the battery, replacing it, etc.) the "Check Anti- Pollution System" message and the 2_ALL_064_1_pictogramme.png and 1_ALL_036_1_pictogramme.png warning lights may be displayed on the instrument panel.

This is a normal operation to indicate that the system needs to redefine the engine injection configurations.

The resetting procedure can take up to approximately three days. It has no effect on the behaviour of your vehicle.

Do not change your driving habits or carry out work on your vehicle. When the resetting is complete, the message and warning lights will disappear from the instrument panel.

If the message and warning lights remain on the instrument panel, contact an approved dealer.