Get Vehicle battery -> Checking the vehicle battery electrolyte level Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Seventh Generation (2010-2014)

Checking the vehicle battery electrolyte level

Fig. 170 In the engine compartment: On vehicles with a 2.0 liter en-

gine, the vehicle battery is in the engine compartment.

Fig. 171 In the luggage compartment: On vehicles with a 3.6 liter en-

gine, the vehicle battery is on the left side of the luggage compart-

ment.

¤ 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

Prepare the vehicle for work in the engine compartment ⇒ꢀ Working

in the engine compartment

Vehicles with 2.0 liter engines: Open the engine hood ⇒ꢀ

Vehicles with 3.6 liter engines: Open the luggage compartment lid

⇒ꢀ Luggage compartment lid.

Opening the battery cover

Depending on the engine type, there are different kinds of battery

covers:

Vehicles with 2.0 liter engines: Press on the clip in direction of the

arrow ⇒ꢀfig. 170 (1) and remove the cover upward.

Vehicles with 3.6 liter engines: Remove the trim panel to access

the vehicle battery ⇒ꢀfig. 171.

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.

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 Battery electrolyte level is too low.

or colorless The vehicle battery may need to be

replaced. Have it checked by an

authorized Volkswagen dealer or an

authorized Volkswagen Service Fa-

cility.

Black

Battery electrolyte level is satisfacto-

ry.

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