The battery is of the “Limited maintenance” type: under normal conditions of use the electrolyte does not need topping up with distilled water.
CHECKING THE CHARGE fig. 22
The battery charge may be checked satisfactorily through the inspection slot using the indicator and acting according to the color the indicator shows.
Refer to the table below or to the plate (see figure) set on the battery.

The liquid in the battery is poisonous and corrosive.
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do not bring naked flames or possible sources of sparks near the battery: risk of fire and explosion.
Running the battery with low fluid level can damage the battery beyond repair
and could also cause its explosion.
See also:
Bodywork
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of rust are:
– atmospheric pollution
– salt and humidity in the atmosphere (coastal or very hot and humid areas)
– environmental conditions that ...
Right-hand stalk
Windscreen wiper/washer fig. 84
The device will only work when the ignition key is at MAR.
POSITIONS fig. 84
0 - windscreen wiper off;
1 - flick wipe; in some versions, four selections are possi ...
Operation with trailer
The system is preset for deactivating automatically when the trailer electric
cable plug is fitted into the car tow hook socket.
Sensors are reactivated when removing the trailer cable plug.
For p ...


