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Terminals for charging the battery are fitted in the engine compartment.
- Fig. 315 Engine compartment: Terminals for jump leads and battery charger
Switch off all electrical equipment and the ignition.
Open the bonnet link►.
Open the red cap on the positive terminal Fig. 315►.
Connect the charger cables as specified to the jump-start terminals (terminal with red cap = “positive”, terminal with hexagon = “negative”).
Now connect the battery charger to the mains and switch on.
After charging the battery: switch off the battery charger and disconnect the mains cable.
Now disconnect the charger cables.
Refit the red cap onto the positive terminal.
Close the bonnet link►.
When it is discharged the battery can freeze at temperatures around 0°C. A frozen battery must be thawed before charging ►. However, it is advisable to replace the battery if it has frozen, because the ice can crack the battery casing and allow the battery acid to escape.
Charging the battery
Only use battery chargers with a maximum charge voltage of 14.8 V (the battery cables do not have to be disconnected). The battery must not be opened while you are charging it.
Important: Before you charge the battery make sure you read the manufacturer s instructions for using the battery charger.
Note
Use only the terminals in the engine compartment to charge the battery.