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Terminals for charging the battery are fitted in the luggage compartment.
Fig. 164 Luggage compartment: Battery cover
Fig. 164 Luggage compartment: Battery cover
Fig. 165 Luggage compartment: Terminals for jump leads and battery charger
Fig. 165 Luggage compartment: Terminals for jump leads and battery charger
Note the warnings and .
Switch off all electrical equipment and the ignition.
Open the luggage lid link.
Fold the trim cover forwards Fig. 164.
Connect the charger cables to the jump-start terminals as specified Fig. 165.
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.
Close the luggage lid link.
When it is discharged the battery can freeze at temperatures around 0°C. You must not use a battery which has frozen, even after it has thawed, because the ice may have cracked the battery casing and allowed 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.
WARNING
Always replace a frozen battery. Never recharge it - risk of explosion!
Note
Use only the terminals in the luggage compartment to charge the battery.

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