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
Control and regulating unit for air conditioning system -J127
This control and regulating unit switches off the
refrigerant flow through the second evaporator if the
temperature at the cooling fins of the second evaporator falls
to the freezing point of water (icing protection).
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Conducting a road test before balancing wheels
If a customer brings a vehicle to the workshop complaining
about “vibration”, a road test is essential prior to balancing
the wheels.
This will give you information about the nature of the
vibration.
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Removing and installing radiator fan -V7
Risk of hand injury caused by the radiator fan
starting automatically.Do not grasp into the radiator fan when
disconnecting the connector.
Removing
Note
Reinstall all cable ties in the same locations when
installing.
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