Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Battery with Visual Indicator, Enhanced
This is a maintenance-free battery with liquid electrolyte
(wet battery).
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Caution
Do not remove any of the labels on the battery and
do not add distilled water. Only perform a visual
inspection. Note the chapter on battery testing. Refer
to
→ Chapter „Battery, Checking“. |
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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,
charging or jump starting. |
These batteries must be replaced. |
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The battery is installed in certain Stop/Start vehicles due
to special requirements. “EFB” is written on the battery cover
to identify this battery. “EFB” stands for
»enhanced flooded battery« (enhanced wet battery). |
An “EFB” battery may only be replaced with another “EFB”
battery. |
An “EFB” battery has a visual indicator for checking the
battery electrolyte level. |
Visual indicator, checking. Refer to
→ Chapter „Visual Display in Battery Cover, Checking“. |
Note
“EFB” batteries are being installed in smaller gasoline
engines with the Stop/Start system and a manual transmission
from 05/2011 |
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This is a maintenance-free battery with liquid electrolyte
(wet battery).
WARNING
Do not check ...
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