Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control

Battery General Information

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WARNING Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety Precautions. Refer to → Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“.
Caution In order to prevent damage to the battery or vehicle, observe battery type descriptions and notes. Refer to → Chapter „Types of Batteries“.
To guarantee a long service life, the battery must be checked, serviced and maintained as described in this manual. In addition to supplying the power to start the engine, the battery acts as a power reserve for the entire vehicle electrical system.

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