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
indicator and tell what color it is. Never use an open flame or an unprotected light source.
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ꢀ The round battery window (“acid level indicator”) on the top of the battery changes color,
depending on the battery's electrolyte level.
Color indication
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.
WARNING
Working on the batteries can cause serious acid burns, explosion, or electrical shock.
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Always wear eye protection and protective gloves.
Sulfuric battery acid is very corrosive. It can burn unprotected skin and cause blindness.
Always wear protective gloves and eye protection.
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Never tilt the vehicle battery. Acid could spill out of the battery vents and burn you.
Never open a vehicle battery.
If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with cold water for
several minutes and then get immediate medical attention.
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If you swallow any battery acid, get medical attention immediately.
Charging, replacing, disconnecting and connecting the vehicle battery
ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Charging the vehicle battery
Vehicle batteries should be charged by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility because the factory-installed battery requires a charger with overload
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Replacing the vehicle battery
The battery in your vehicle is specially developed for its location, with special dimensions and safety
features. Before buying a new battery, ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility what batteries are suitable with regard to electro-magnetic compatibility,
dimensions, required maintenance, performance, and safety specifications. Have the battery replaced
by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Only use maintenance-free vehicle batteries meeting standards TL 825 06 and VW 7 50 73. These
standards must date from August 2008 or later.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the battery must be disconnected from the vehicle's electrical system, note the following:
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Switch off all electrical systems and devices and the ignition.
Unlock the vehicle before disconnecting the battery; otherwise the alarm system will go off.
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