Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Battery Charger -VAS5900- Maintenance Charging
 Note
| If the battery is discharged by an electrical consumer
during maintenance charging, the Battery Charger -VAS5900-
automatically supplies the appropriate charge. |
| Maintenance charging can be performed without time
restrictions. |
| The battery can be used constantly. |
| Observe the maintenance notes of the battery manufacturer. |
WARNING
| Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety
Precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“. |
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WARNING
| Batteries that have a light yellow visual indicator
do not have to be tested or charged. Jump starting must
not be used! |
| There is a risk of explosion during testing,
charging or jump starting. |
| These batteries must be replaced. |
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| If the battery is fully charged, the Battery Charger
-VAS5900- starts maintenance charging. |
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Proceed as when charging the battery. Refer to
→ Chapter „Battery, Charging with Battery Charger -VAS5900-“. |
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| With a charge status of 100%, all bars are indicated on the
display. |
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General Information
The support mode provides the vehicle electrical system with
voltage when the battery is removed or disconnected.
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Other materials:
Warning and indicator lamps
The warning and indicator lamps indicate various warnings , faults or certain
functions. Some warning and indicator lamps light up when the ignition is
switched on and should go out once the engine is running or the vehicle is in
motion.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment level, additional ...
Engine Cooling
Because towing places higher demands on the engine cooling
system, the cooling system is enhanced in vehicles that have
factory-installed trailer hitches, if necessary. This is done by
installing a stronger or a second coolant fan and/or a larger
radiato ...
Maintenance Test, Performing
WARNING
Do not check or charge batteries that have a visual
indicator that is bright yellow. Jump starting must not
be used!
There is a risk of explosion during testing,
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Support Mode with Battery Charger -VAS5900