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

Depending on the vehicle, a system continuously checks the battery charge status.

When the ignition is off, some consumers may also be switched off (dipped beam headlights, radio, ventilation, etc.). On the instrument panel, the “BATTERY MODE : ECONOMY” message appears when they are switched off. When the level is extremely low, the messages “BATTERY LOW” and “START ENGINE” are displayed.

The charge status of the battery can decrease, especially if you use your vehicle:

- for short journeys;

- for driving in town;

- when the temperature drops, etc.;

- with the vehicle stopped and the engine off.

Label A

Observe the indications on the battery:

- 2 naked flames and smoking forbidden;

- 3 eye protection required;

- 4 keep away from children;

- 5 explosive materials;

- 6 please consult the driver’s handbook;

- 7 corrosive materials.

Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. In addition, the engine cooling fan may start at any moment. The warning light in the engine compartment reminds you of this.

Risk of injury.

Replacing the battery

Vehicle fitted with the Stop and Start function

The function will have to be restarted each time the battery is replaced. To restart the function, press and hold the Stop and Start activation/deactivation button 8 until you hear a beep.

For your own safety and to ensure the proper operation of the vehicle’s electrical equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, ABS etc.), any actions on the battery (removal, disconnection etc.) must categorically be performed by a qualified specialist.

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. Please ensure it is replaced with the same type.

Please contact an approved dealer.

Before performing any action in the engine compartment, the ignition must be switched off (please see the information on “Starting, stopping the engine” in Section 2).