Technical data

248 Vehicle care
Battery
The vehicle battery is maintenance
free.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Laying up the vehicle for more than 4
weeks can lead to battery discharge.
Disconnect the clamp from the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery.
Ensure the ignition is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting
the vehicle battery.
See Battery power protection on
page 114.
Caution
Do not dispose of used brake fluid
with your household waste.
Use your local, authorised waste
management facility.
Used brake fluid and their
containers are hazardous. They
can damage your health and the
environment.
Caution
Brake fluid is harsh and can irritate
skin and eyes.
Do not allow the brake fluid to
contact your skin or eyes. If it does,
immediately wash the affected
area thoroughly with soap and
water, or hand cleaner.
{Warning
Keep smoking materials away from
a battery to avoid flames or sparks
when the battery is checked
because the explosive gas could
ignite.
If the battery explodes, it can be
result in damages of your vehicle
and serious injury or death.
Avoid skin contact with battery acid
because it contains highly
corrosive and toxic sulfuric acid.
If you accidentally get it on your
skin, flush the area with water and
get medical help immediately.
Keep batteries out of the reach of
children because they contain
sulfuric acid and gas.
Do not allow battery acid to contact
your skin, eyes, clothing or paint.
Do not open and tilt the battery.