Ford Ka Quiz
Maintenance

12 V Battery Replacement

In this manual: Maintenance
Introduction — 6Quick guide — 3Child safety — 6Seat belts — 5Supplemental restraint system — 7Keys and remote controls — 3MyKey — 4Doors and locks — 3Safety — 3Steering wheel — 4Washer/wipers — 4Lighting — 6Windows and mirrors — 3Instrument cluster — 4Information display — 4Climate control system — 6Seats — 8Auxiliary Power Outlets — 1Storage Compartments — 1Starting the engine — 7Fuel and refuelling — 7Transmission — 1Brakes — 4Traction control — 1Stability control — 1Ultrasonic parking system — 3Cruise Control — 1Driver assistance — 4Carrying a load — 3Towing — 8Driving tips — 5Emergency equipment — 6Fuses — 4Maintenance — 22Vehicle Maintenance — 6Wheels and Tyres — 14Technical specifications — 7Audio system — 18SYNC — 12Appendices — 3
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Replace the battery with one of the same specification.

The battery is located in the engine compartment.

To remove and refit the battery:
Sostituzione batteria 12 V
  1. Loosen the nuts on the terminals. Disconnect the negative battery cable (1) first, then the positive battery cable (2).
    Sostituzione batteria 12 V
  2. Remove the two nuts from the clamp.
  3. Lift out the battery.
  4. Refit in reverse order.
Note: Battery acid and the lead contained in the battery, if disposed of illegally in the environment, can contaminate soil, subsoil and water, and cause harm to human health.

Wiper Blade Check

Controllo delle spazzole tergicristallo 
Run your fingertips along the edge of the wiper blade to check for any irregularities.

Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or water applied with a soft sponge or cloth.

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