Get Maintenance and Breakdown -> 12-volt vehicle battery Guide for Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

The 12-volt vehicle battery is a component of the electrical system and in event of the high-voltage system failing, supplies the safety-

relevant systems of the vehicle with energy. In the scope of maintenance work, the 12-volt vehicle battery is checked and where

required, replaced.

You should only carry out work on the electrical system if you know exactly how to perform the required tasks, are aware of the general

safety procedures and have access to the correct equipment, service fluids and suitable tools. Failing to carry out work correctly can

cause serious injuries →

Information on warning and indicator lamps that light up can be found in the troubleshooting sections at the end of the chapter (→ 12-

volt vehicle battery).

Battery switch-off in an accident in which the airbag is triggered

In vehicles with a 12-volt vehicle battery in the vehicle interior or luggage compartment, the electrical connection to the 12-volt

vehicle battery is automatically disconnected pyrotechnically in the event of an accident in which the airbags are triggered. This

prevents a short circuit. You can find further information on the location of the vehicle battery in the section (→ 12-volt vehicle

battery).

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 fire, sparks, naked lights or smoking!

A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the 12-volt vehicle battery is charging!

Always keep children away from electrolyte and the 12-volt vehicle battery!

Always observe the owner’s manual!

WARNING

Any work on the 12-volt vehicle battery and the electrical system can cause serious chemical burns, fire or electric shocks. This can

cause severe injuries.

● Always read and observe the warnings on the 12-volt vehicle battery.

● 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.

● When working with the 12-volt vehicle battery, ensure that your hands, arms and face in particular are protected from acid

spillage.

● Always wear eye protection and protective gloves.

● Never short circuit battery terminals.

● All work should be carried out by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

WARNING

A highly explosive gas mixture is produced when working on the 12-volt vehicle battery. The explosive gas emitted from the 12-volt

vehicle battery could be ignited by sparks. This can cause severe or fatal injuries.

● Always keep fire, sparks, naked flames and lit cigarettes away from the 12-volt vehicle battery.

● When handling cables and electrical equipment, avoid generating sparks and electrostatic discharge.

NOTICE

Ultraviolet radiation can damage the battery housing.

● Do not expose the 12-volt vehicle battery to direct sunlight for an extended period.

NOTICE

The 12-volt vehicle battery can freeze and be destroyed as a result.

● Protect the 12-volt vehicle battery against frost if the vehicle is left standing for extended periods.

System settings after battery replacement

System settings may have been changed or deleted if the 12-volt vehicle battery has been replaced or after jump starting.

1. Check the date and time and adjust if necessary.

2. Check the personal convenience settings and adjust and save if necessary.

12-volt vehicle batteries may contain toxic substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. Dispose of the 12-volt vehicle battery

in a proper and environmentally responsible manner and only at a collection point for used batteries, e.g. a recycling centre

or specialist company.

Electrolyte can pollute the environment. Collect any service fluids that escape or are spilled and dispose of them in a proper

and environmentally responsible manner.

The 12-volt vehicle battery is maintenance-free.

The electrolyte level of the 12-volt vehicle battery should be checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older

12-volt vehicle batteries. The 12-volt vehicle battery is otherwise maintenance-free.

Location of 12-volt vehicle battery

The 12-volt vehicle battery is located in the bonnet space.

Checking the electrolyte level

The main fuse box on the 12-volt vehicle battery has to be removed to check the electrolyte level of the 12-volt vehicle battery. An

additional tool that is not included in the vehicle toolkit is required for this purpose.

1. Go to a suitably qualified workshop to have the 12-volt vehicle battery checked. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised

Volkswagen repairer.

If you suspect that the 12-volt vehicle battery is damaged or faulty, go to a suitably qualified workshop and have the 12-volt vehicle

battery checked. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

Charging the 12-volt vehicle battery

The 12-volt vehicle battery is also charged when the vehicle is charged. If it is not possible to charge the 12-volt vehicle battery while

charging the vehicle, the 12-volt vehicle battery should be charged by a suitably qualified workshop, as the technology of the factory-

fitted 12-volt vehicle battery requires voltage-limited charging → . Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen

repairer.

Replacing the 12-volt vehicle battery

The 12-volt vehicle battery has been developed to suit the conditions of its installation location and has special safety features. If a 12-

volt vehicle battery has to be replaced, the replacement part must be installed by a workshop qualified to do this. For component

information on size and the required maintenance, capacity and safety features, please contact a suitably qualified workshop, which

must have the necessary technical documentation and equipment. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

The ventilation opening of the 12-volt vehicle battery must always be on the negative terminal side: the ventilation opening on the

positive terminal side must always be sealed →

Only maintenance-free 12-volt vehicle batteries compliant with the standards TL 825 06 and VW 7 50 73 should be used. These

standards must be dated October 2014 or later.

The 12-volt vehicle battery must always be replaced by a workshop qualified to do this, as the vehicle electronics must be adapted as

part of the replacement process. In addition, the battery parameters for functional safety were determined only with the original

equipment battery. Only suitably qualified workshops have the technology required to carry out this adjustment and also the correct

replacement batteries. If a battery is used that does not comply with the specifications of Volkswagen AG or has insufficient battery

capacity, this will render the type approval and thus the registration of the vehicle invalid →

Disconnecting the 12-volt vehicle battery

Please note the following if the 12-volt vehicle battery has to be disconnected from the electrical system in the vehicle:

1. Switch all electrical consumers off.

2. Unlock the vehicle before disconnecting the battery in order to avoid triggering the anti-theft alarm.

3. First disconnect the negative cable and then the positive cable →

Connecting the 12-volt vehicle battery

Please observe the following if the 12-volt vehicle battery has to be connected to the electrical system in the vehicle:

1. Switch all electrical consumers off.

2. First reconnect the positive cable and then the negative cable →

Various indicator lamps may light up after the 12-volt vehicle battery has been connected and the ignition is switched on. They will go

out if you drive a short distance at a speed of around 15 km/h to 20 km/h (around 10 mph to 12 mph). If the indicator lamps stay lit,

the vehicle should be checked by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.

If the 12-volt vehicle battery was disconnected for an extended period, the system may not able to calculate or correctly display the

time when the next service is due (→ Service interval display). Observe the maximum permissible service intervals .

Perform the following actions if the ignition cannot be switched on after connecting the 12-volt vehicle battery:

1. Lock and unlock the vehicle from the outside.

2. Try to switch on the ignition again.

3. Please seek expert assistance if the ignition cannot be switched on.

Automatic switch-off for electrical consumers

If the side or parking lights are switched on for a long time when the vehicle is parked with the vehicle’s drive system deactivated, the

intelligent onboard supply management system cannot always prevent discharge of the 12-volt vehicle battery.

If the 12-volt vehicle battery is subject to high loads, the intelligent onboard supply management system automatically performs

various measures to prevent discharge of the 12-volt vehicle battery.

—The performance of large electrical consumers may be reduced or they may be switched off completely.

Discharge of 12-volt vehicle battery

It may not be possible to activate the vehicle’s drive system if the battery is discharged. The 12-volt vehicle battery is discharged in the

following situations:

—By long standing periods without activating the vehicle’s drive system.

—Through use of electrical consumers when the vehicle’s drive system has been deactivated.

WARNING

Use of a 12-volt vehicle battery that does not have the same specifications and dimensions as the factory-fitted 12-volt vehicle

battery can lead to short circuits or cause a fire. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.

● Always use a maintenance-free and leak-proof 12-volt vehicle battery that has the same specifications and dimensions as the

factory-fitted 12-volt vehicle battery.

WARNING

Improper mounting of 12-volt vehicle batteries can lead to short circuits or cause a fire. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.

● Always secure the 12-volt vehicle battery at the mounting points provided in the vehicle.

● Fit all covers necessary for the vehicle on the battery again.

WARNING

A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the 12-volt vehicle battery is being charged. Sparks or naked flames can ignite

the explosive gas mixture. This can result in serious burns.

● 12-volt vehicle batteries should only be charged in well-ventilated spaces.

● Keep sparks and naked flames away from the 12-volt vehicle battery.

WARNING

If the hose for the central gas venting system is not correctly secured on the 12-volt vehicle battery, the highly explosive gas mixture

that is produced during vehicle operation can enter the vehicle interior. The explosive gas can ignite and cause serious or fatal

injuries.

● In vehicles with the 12-volt vehicle battery in the vehicle interior or luggage compartment, make sure that the hose for the central

gas venting system is connected properly to the 12-volt vehicle battery. The vent line must always be attached on the negative

terminal side of the 12-volt vehicle battery.

● Always make sure that the opening on the positive terminal side of the 12-volt vehicle battery is sealed.

CAUTION

Discharged 12-volt vehicle batteries can already freeze at temperatures of around 0°C (+32°F). Acid can leak from a 12-volt vehicle

battery that has frozen and then thawed again. This can cause injuries and damage to the vehicle in the long term.

● Never charge a 12-volt vehicle battery which is frozen or has been frozen.

● The 12-volt vehicle battery must be replaced if it has ever frozen.

CAUTION

Incorrectly connected cables can cause a short circuit. This can damage the vehicle electronics system and cause injuries.

● First connect the positive cable and then the negative cable.

NOTICE

If the 12-volt vehicle battery is disconnected or connected when the ignition is switched on or when the vehicle’s drive system is

activated, this can result in damage to the electrical system and electronic components and lead to electrical malfunctions.

● Never connect or disconnect the 12-volt vehicle battery if the ignition is switched on or the vehicle’s drive system is activated.

NOTICE

If accessories that supply electric power are connected to the 12-volt socket to charge the 12-volt vehicle battery, this can damage

the electrical system and the electronic components and lead to electrical malfunctions.

● Never connect equipment that supplies electric power, such as solar panels or a battery charger, to the 12-volt socket to charge

the 12-volt vehicle battery.

12-volt power supply

The warning lamp lights up red.

Do not drive on! Possible failure of the electrical system.

A message is shown on the instrument cluster display.

1. Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe place.

2. Switch off any electrical consumers that are not required.

3. Deactivate the vehicle’s drive system.

4. Seek expert assistance.

12-volt power supply

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

A message with information on the charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery is shown on the instrument cluster display.

1. Switch on the ignition so that the 12-volt vehicle battery can be recharged.

charge the 12-volt vehicle battery by charging the high-voltage battery.

2. Seek expert assistance if the message about the charge level of the 12-volt vehicle battery does not disappear after a few

minutes in spite of the measures performed.

A message with information on the 12-volt power supply is shown on the instrument cluster display.

1. Seek expert assistance.

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