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owners manual Skoda Citigo - year of production: 2011 - Skoda Citigo owners manual EN
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3ARNING
2ehicle battery
■ 0he battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled with
the greatest of care. Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection
äIntroduction
when handling the vehicle battery. Corrosive fumes in the air irritate the air
0his chapter contains information on the following subjects: passages and lead to conjunctivitis and inflammation of the air passages in
the lungs. 0hey corrode tooth enamel. After contact with the skin, the acid
Checking the battery electrolyte level ĖĖě
creates deep wounds which take a long time to heal. Repeated contact with
Operation in winter ĖĖĜ
diluted acids causes skin diseases (inflammations, ulcers, skin cracks). Acids
coming into contact with water are diluted accompanied by significant devel-
Charging a vehicle battery ĖĖĜ
opment of heat.
Disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery ĖĖĜ
■ Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the bat-
Replacing the vehicle battery ĖĖĜ
tery vent openings. Protect the eyes with safety glasses or a shield! 0here is
Automatic load deactivation ĖĖĝ the danger of suffering blindness! If any battery electrolyte comes into con-
tact with your eyes, rinse the relevant eye immediately with clear water for
3arning symbols on the vehicle battery
several minutes. 0hen consult a doctor immediately.
Symbol Importance ■ Splashes of acid on your skin or clothes should be neutralised as soon as
possible using soap suds and then rinsed with plenty of water. If acid was
Always wear eye protection.
swallowed, seek immediate medical attention.
■ Keep children away from the vehicle battery.
Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye protec-
■ 3hen you charge a battery, hydrogen is released, and a highly explosive gas
tion.
mixture is also produced. An explosion can be caused through sparkling over
Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the ve-during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is on.
hicle battery. ■ Bridging of the poles will create a short circuit (e.g. through metal objects,
cables). Possible consequences of a short circuit: Melting of lead struts, explo-
3hen charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture is
sion and burning of the battery, jets of acid spurting out.
produced.
■ It is prohibited to work with a naked flame and light, to smoke or to carry
out any activities which produce sparks. Avoid creating sparks when working
Keep children away from the vehicle battery.
with cables and electrical devices. Strong sparking represents a risk of injury.
■ Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch off the engine,
Improper handling of the vehicle battery can cause damage. 3e therefore recom-
the ignition and all of the electrical components and disconnect the negative
mend that any work on the vehicle battery is carried out by a ŠKODA Service Part-
terminal (-) on the battery. If you wish to replace a bulb it suffices to switch off
ner.
the relevant light.
0here is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and burns when carrying out any
■ Never charge a frozen or thawed vehicle battery – risk of explosion and
work on the battery and on the electrical system. For this reason, it is essential to
caustic burns! Replace a frozen vehicle battery.
comply with the warning instructions stated below and with the general applica-
■ Never jump-start vehicle batteries with an electrolyte level that is too low –
ble rules of safety.
risk of explosion and caustic burns.
■ Never use a damaged vehicle battery – risk of explosion! Replace a damaged
vehicle battery immediately. £
Inspecting and replenishingĖĖĚ
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