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Practical hints
Battery
5
̄ Battery
Your vehicle may be equipped with two
batteries, depending on the equipment
version:
ț Starter battery in the battery recess
in the driver’s footwell
ț Auxiliary battery* in the engine com-
partment
i
The auxiliary battery* in the engine
compartment is not suitable for
jump-starting operations. Only use
the jump-starting connection in the
engine compartment if you require
jump-starting assistance or wish to
provide jump-starting assistance
(
୴ page 581).
Warning G
Observe the safety notes in the “Opera-
tion” section (୴ page 335).
Do not place any metal objects on the bat-
tery. Doing so can cause a short circuit.
Use only impact-resistant batteries with a
central gas release cover to prevent cor-
rosion damage and to protect occupants
from caustic burns in the event of an acci-
dent.
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