Vehicle care 139BatteryThe vehicle battery is maintenance-free provided that the driving profileallows sufficient charging of thebattery. Short distance driving andfrequent engine starts can dischargethe battery. Avoid the use ofunneccessary electrical consumers.Batteries do not belong in householdwaste. They must be disposed of atan appropriate recycling collectionpoint.Laying up the vehicle for more than4 weeks can lead to batterydischarge. Disconnect the clamp fromthe negative terminal of the vehiclebattery.Ensure the ignition is switched offbefore connecting or disconnectingthe vehicle battery.The anti-theft alarm siren must bedeactivated as follows: switch theignition on then off, disconnect thevehicle's battery within 15 seconds.Replacing the batteryWhen the battery is being replaced,please ensure that there are no openventilation holes in the vicinity of thepositive terminal. If a ventilation holeis open in this area, it must be closedoff with a dummy cap, and theventilation in the vicinity of thenegative terminal must be opened.Only use batteries that allow the fusebox to be mounted above the battery.We recommend that you have thebattery replaced by a workshop.Diesel fuel system bleedingIf the tank has been run dry, the dieselfuel system must be bled. Switch onthe ignition three times for 15 secondsat a time. Then crank the engine fora maximum of 40 seconds (Fortechnical reasons only 30 secondsare possible on engines A 17 DTS).Repeat this process after no less than5 seconds. If the engine fails to start,seek the assistance of a workshop.Wiper blade replacementService setting for frontwindscreen wipersOfrecido por www.electromanuales.com