Fig. 175 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, in places with 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:
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With a hard cover ⇒ꢀfig. 174: Press on the tab (small arrow) and remove the cover upward.
With a soft cover ⇒ꢀfig. 175: Open the sleeve cover to the side.
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
Response
Light yellow or
colorless
Battery electrolyte level is too low. The 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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