Fig. 144 In the engine compartment: Open the sleeve covering of the vehicle battery.
ꢀ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Check the electrolyte level of the battery regularly if the vehicle has high mileage (km), in places with a
warm climate, and if the vehicle has an old battery. Otherwise the vehicle battery does not require
maintenance.
Preparations
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Prepare the vehicle for work in the engine compartment, Working in the engine compartment
Open the engine hood ⇒ꢀ
Opening the battery cover
Depending on the engine type, there are different kinds of battery covers:
ꢀ With a hard cover ⇒ꢀfig. 143: Press on the clip (1) in the direction of the arrow and remove the
cover upward.
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With a soft cover ⇒ꢀfig. 144: Open the cover to the side in the direction of the arrow.
Checking the vehicle battery acid level
If the lighting conditions are poor, use a flashlight so that you can clearly see the battery acid level
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indicator and tell what color it is. Never use an open flame or an unprotected light source.
ꢀ The round battery window (“acid level indicator”) on the top of the battery changes color,
depending on the battery's electrolyte level.
Color
Action
Light yellow or
colorless
Battery electrolyte level is too low. The vehicle battery
may need to be replaced. Have it checked by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility.
Black
Battery electrolyte level is satisfactory.
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