During cold weather
The capacity of the battery is reduced at low temperatures.
This is an inevitable result of its chemical and physical properties.
This is why a very cold battery, particularly one that is not fully charged, will only deliver a fraction of the starter current which is normally available.
We recommend you to have the battery checked before the start of cold weather and, if necessary, have it charged or replaced.
This does not only ensure reliable starting, but a battery which is kept fully charged also has a longer life.
See also:
Removing and installing the battery upper cover (Petrol-powered vehicles
equipped with turbocharger)
Warning
► Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position on the vehicle. Make sure that
your clothes cannot be caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal injury could result.
To remove
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Instruments and controls
► When the ignition switch is switched from “ACC” or “LOCK” to “ON”, the mode
setting is automatically switched from manual to auto.
Switching to auto occurs automatically. If swi ...
Fluid type
Use brake fluid conforming to DOT3 or DOT4 from a sealed container. The brake
fluid is hygroscopic.
Too much moisture in the brake fluid will adversely affect the brake system and
clutch system, ...