Batteries - checking and correcting fluid level

AP54.10-T-5410CA

Batteries - checking and correcting fluid level

14.2.12

 Danger!

Risk of explosion caused by escaping oxyhydrogen gas. Risk of injury caused by caustic burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes from battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or metal spatter due to short circuit. Risk of burn injuries caused by short circuit. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing battery electrolyte (contains diluted sulfuric acid) or absorption of lead over the skin or orifices

No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.

Wear acid-resistant gloves and clothing and safety glasses with side guards.

Do not place any conductive objects on the battery and avoid any short circuit from battery positive to ground.

Only fill liquid battery electrolyte (diluted sulfuric acid) into suitable and appropriately marked containers.

AS54.10-Z-0001-01A

1

Switch off ignition

2

Open the maintenance flap on the left behind the rear axle

3

Position battery isolating switch (1) on "0"

4

Remove the locks on the battery tray (2) and pull out the battery tray (2)

5

Clean the batteries

 No dirt must enter the cells.

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Battery notes

All models

AH54.10-P-0001-01A

6

Unscrew battery plugs and check the
fluid level

 The fluid level must be approx. 15 mm above the plates. Under no circumstances should the plates project above the fluid. See also the marking on the battery for the fluid level.
Only top up with distilled water.

7

Screw in battery plugs

8

Install batteries

 Steps 4 - 2.