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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Checking and refilling levels – Open the battery cover in the direction indi- ››› – The positive terminal (+) of the battery is Checking the battery electrolyte level Fig. 212 Battery: Electrolyte level indicator. We recommend you have the acid level regu- ● At high outside temperatures. ● On long daily trips. ● Whenever the vehicle is loaded page 213, Charging the battery . In vehicles equipped with a battery with col- changes colour to indicate the acid level. Air bubbles can influence the colour of the in- ● Black – the acid level is correct. ● Colourless or light yellow – acid level too low, battery must be changed. Note ● The battery acid level is also regularly checked during servicing at authorised SEAT ● The electrolyte level on “AGM” batteries cannot be checked for technical reasons. ● Vehicles equipped with the “Start-Stop” system include a battery control unit to con- Winter service At low temperatures the battery provides only A flat battery can also freeze at temperatures We therefore recommend you have the bat- Charging the battery A fully-charged battery is essential for relia- – Switch off the ignition and all electrical – For “fast-charging” only: disconnect both – Connect the charger cables to the battery – Plug in the battery charger and switch on. – After charging the battery: Switch off the – Remove the charger cables. – If necessary, reconnect both battery cables When charging with a low current (e.g. with a The in- structions of the battery charger manufactur- Use a current equivalent to or lower than Before “ fast-charging” the battery however, both battery cables must be disconnected. » 213 |