Dacia Striker
The battery 1 does not require maintenance. You should not open it or add any fluid.
warning
Handle the battery 1 with care as it contains sulphuric acid which must not come into contact with the eyes or the skin. If it does, wash the affected area with plenty of cold water and consult a doctor, if necessary.
Ensure that naked flames, red hot objects and sparks do not come into contact with the battery elements: risk of explosion.
Depending on the vehicle, a system continuously checks the battery charge status.
If this decreases, the "12V battery backup mode" message appears on the instrument panel followed by "Battery Low Start Engine".
In this case, start the engine and the message on the instrument panel will disappear.
Note: the "12V battery backup mode" message may appear after five to 30 minutes of vehicle use with the engine stopped, warning you that comfort functions (interior lighting, radio, navigation, ventilation, accessories power supply, etc.) may be automatically switched off.
Your battery charging status may diminish, especially if you are using your vehicle:
- for short trips;
- in an urban area;
- when the temperature is low;
- after extended use of energy-consuming devices (radio, etc.) with the engine off.
warning
Before carrying out any operation in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition Ignition-starter switch on a vehicle with key or Ignition-starter switch on a vehicle with card.
warning
Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. The engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The
label in the engine compartment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.
The A label is located on battery 1 under the protective cover B.
Label A
Observe the indications on the battery:
- 2 naked flames and smoking are prohibited;
- 3 eye protection compulsory;
- 4 keep away from children;
- 5 explosive material;
- 6 refer to the manual;
- 7 corrosive materials.
warning
For your own safety and for the proper operation of the vehicle's electrical equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, brake assist, etc.), any operation on the battery (removal, disconnection, etc.) must be performed by a professional specialist.
Risk of burns from electric shocks.
You must respect the replacement intervals (without exceeding them) as stated in the maintenance document.
The battery is a specific type. Please ensure it is replaced with the same type.
Call an Approved Dealer.
Special feature of the Hybrid version
The "12 V" battery 2 is located at the rear of the vehicle Hybrid: it provides the energy required for unlocking/locking the vehicle and for the operation of the equipment.
You should not open it or add any fluid.
The "12 V" battery charge level 1 may decrease, especially if you use your vehicle:
- when the outside temperature drops;
- after extended use of power-consuming functions while the ignition is switched off;
- after a prolonged period of parking.
warning
It is prohibited to disconnect the "12 V" battery.
Risk of serious burns or electric shocks.
warning
For your own safety and to ensure the proper operation of the vehicle's electrical equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, brake assist, etc.), any operation on the "12 V" battery (removal, disconnection, etc.) must be performed by a professional specialist.
Risk of serious burns or electric shocks.
You must respect the replacement intervals (without exceeding them) as stated in the maintenance document.
The battery is a specific type. Please ensure it is replaced with the same type.
Call an Approved Dealer.
Label A
Observe the indications on the battery:
- 3.
naked flames and smoking are forbidden;
- 4.
eye protection must be used;
- 5.
keep away from children;
- 6.
explosive materials;
- 7.
refer to the manual;
- 8.
corrosive substances.
warning
For your own safety and to ensure the proper operation of the vehicle's electrical equipment (lights, wipers, braking assistance, etc.), any operation carried out on the battery (disassembly, disconnection, etc.) must be performed by a professional specialist.
Risk of serious burns or electric shocks.
You must respect the replacement intervals, without exceeding them, as stated in the maintenance document.
The battery is a specific type. Please ensure it is replaced with the same type.
Call an Approved Dealer.