Ford TOURNEO CONNECT, Owner'S Manual

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12-volt vehicle battery
Introduction
The 12-volt vehicle battery is a component
of the electrical system in the vehicle.
Never carry out any work on the electrical
system if you are not familiar with the nec-
essary procedures and the general safety
requirements and only unsuitable tools are
available → . Otherwise, have all work
carried out by a correspondingly qualified
workshop if necessary. Serious injuries can
be caused if work is carried out incorrectly.
Information on warning and indicator
lamps that light up can be found in the
troubleshooting sections at the end of the
chapter
→ page 328.
Number and location of the 12-volt ve-
hicle battery
The 12-volt vehicle battery is located in the
engine compartment.
Explanation of the warnings on the 12-
volt vehicle battery
Always wear eye protection!
Electrolyte is very corrosive and
caustic. Always wear protective
gloves and eye protection!
No fires, sparks, naked lights or smok-
ing!
A highly explosive mixture of gases is
given
off when the vehicle battery is
charging!
Always keep children away from
electrolyte and the vehicle battery.
Always observe the Owner’s Manual!
WARNING
Any work on the 12-volt vehicle battery
and the electrical system can cause seri-
ous chemical burns,
fire or electric shocks.
Always read the following warnings and
safety information before carrying out any
kind of work:
·
Switch off the ignition and all electrical
consumers before carrying out any
work on the 12-volt vehicle battery and
also disconnect the negative cable
from the 12-volt vehicle battery.
·
Children should always be kept away
from electrolyte and the 12-volt vehicle
battery.
·
Always wear eye protection and pro-
tective gloves.
·
Electrolyte is very aggressive. It can
burn the skin and can cause blindness.
When working with the 12-volt vehicle
battery, ensure that your hands, arms
and face in particular are protected
from acid spillage.
·
Never smoke and work near naked
flames or sparks.
·
When handling cables and electrical
equipment, avoid generating sparks
and electrostatic discharge.
·
Never short circuit battery terminals.
·
Never use a damaged 12-volt vehicle
battery. The 12-volt vehicle battery can
explode. Replace a damaged 12-volt
vehicle battery immediately.
·
Never use a frozen 12-volt vehicle bat-
tery. Discharged 12-volt vehicle batter-
ies can even freeze at temperatures of
approx. 0°C (+32°F). Replace the 12-
volt vehicle battery immediately.
NOTICE
The 12-volt vehicle battery housing can be
damaged by ultraviolet radiation.
·
Do not expose the 12-volt vehicle battery
to direct sunlight for an extended time.
NOTICE
The 12-volt vehicle battery can “freeze” and
be destroyed if the outside temperature is
very low and the vehicle is stationary for
a long time.
·
Protect the 12-volt vehicle battery
against frost if the vehicle is
left standing
for extended periods.
When you start the engine after the
12-volt vehicle battery has been totally
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