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Electrical System, General Information - Edition 07.2010
3.
Depending on the result of the battery test, „perform current
draw test“ ⇒ page 22 .
2.2
Visual check
WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regula‐
tions ⇒ page 2 !
It is essential to visually inspect the external condition, to check
the terminals and to ensure proper attachment of the battery be‐
fore performing extensive tests.
Caution
♦ The battery will be damaged if the battery is not secured
correctly.
♦ Vibrations shorten the life of the battery, there is a danger
of an explosion, the cell plates may be damaged and the
clamping bracket may damage the battery housing.
♦ Check battery is securely seated, if necessary tighten se‐
curing bolt to specified torque.
Performing this test establishes:
♦ If battery housing is damaged Electrolyte can leak out if the
housing is damaged. If battery acid leaks out, slekrious damage
to the vehicle could be caused. Treat components affected by
leaked battery acid immediately with acid neutraliser or a soap
solution.
♦ Check whether the battery terminals (battery wire connec‐
tions) are damaged. The necessary contact on the battery
clamps cannot be guaranteed if the battery terminals are dam‐
aged. When connecting the battery clamps, tighten the battery
clamps to torque specified in this workshop manual „Electrical
system“ for the respective vehicle. If the battery clamps are
not correctly seated and tightened, the wiring may burn. Which
will cause malfunctions in the electrical system. Therefore it
can no longer be guaranteed that the vehicle will function cor‐
rectly.
2.3
Checking colour display of magic eye
2.3.1
Checking colour display of „3-colour“
magic eye
WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regula‐
tions ⇒ page 2 !
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Rep. gr.27 - Starter, current supply, CCS
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