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

Depending on the vehicle, a system continuously checks the battery charge status. If this decreases, the "Battery Low Start Engine" message is displayed on the instrument panel. In this case, start the engine. The message will go off.

Your battery charging status may diminish, especially if you are using your vehicle:

  • for short trips;
  • in an urban setting;
  • when the temperature is low;
  • after extended use of energy-consuming devices (radio, etc.) with the ignition switched off.
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Before carrying out any action in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition Starting, stopping the engine.

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Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. The engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The 2_ALL_290_1_pictogramme.png label in the engine compartment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.

Label A

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Observe the indications on the battery:

  • 2 Naked flames and smoking are prohibited;
  • 3 eye protection compulsory;
  • 4 keep away from children;
  • 5 explosive material;
  • 6 refer to the manual;
  • 7 corrosive materials.

Replacing the battery

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For your own safety and for the proper operation of the vehicle's electrical equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, ABS, etc.), any intervention on the battery (removal, disconnection, etc.) must categorically be performed by a specialist professional.

Risk of serious burns or electric shocks.

You must respect the replacement intervals (without exceeding them) as stated in the maintenance document.

The battery is a specific type: ensure that it is replaced by the same type.

Call an approved dealer.