Fig. 197 Engine compartment: pushing up the vehicle battery sleeve
The electrolyte level of the vehicle battery should be checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older vehicle batteries. The vehicle battery is otherwise maintenance-free.
Vehicles with a start/stop system ( ) are fitted with special vehicle batteries. For technical reasons, it might not be possible to check the electrolyte level in these vehicle batteries.
Preparation
Battery cover
To open, fold the sleeve away in the direction of the arrow .
To close, fold the cover against the direction of the arrow .
Checking the electrolyte level
Colour display | Action |
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Light yellow or without colour | The electrolyte level of the vehicle is too low. The vehicle battery should be checked and replaced by a qualified workshop if necessary. |
Black | The electrolyte level of the vehicle battery is correct. |
WARNING
Removing and installing fuel tank flap
Removing
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Push tank flap -1- out of catches of
tank flap unit -2--arrows-.
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Remove tank flap.
Installing
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Position tank flap -1- on tank flap
unit -2-.
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Safety precautions for working on vehicles with auxiliary heater
Danger of fire and explosion from auxiliary/supplementary heater
In fire and explosion-endangered areas a spark or the high
temperature of the auxiliary/supplementary heater can cause a fire or an
explosion. Burn injuries are also possible.
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Swit ...
Indicator lamp
Fig. 69 Indicator lamp in the dash panel:
front passenger front airbag switched off (variant A), front passenger front airbag
switched on (variant B)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Location
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