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Electrical system, general information

Battery

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(VRL007981; Edition 04.2015)

WARNING

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations → Chapter!
Caution To prevent damage to the battery and vehicle the information on types of battery must be observed → Chapter.

Fundamentals for batteries

To ensure long use of the battery, the battery must be checked, serviced and maintained according to the specifications in this manual. Apart from supplying energy for starting the engine, the battery has other tasks: it acts as a buffer and supplies electrical energy to the complete electrical onboard supply of the vehicle.

Types of batteries

General notes

Caution The description for the following batteries is for maintenance-free batteries. No stickers may be removed and do not replenish with distilled water. Only perform a visual check. Refer to chapter, Checking battery → Chapter.

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