Fig. 141 In the engine compartment: removing the vehicle battery cover
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe electrolyte level of the vehicle battery should be checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older vehicle batteries. The vehicle battery is otherwise maintenance-free.
Vehicles with a start/stop system are fitted with special vehicle batteries. For technical reasons, it might not be possible to check the electrolyte level in these vehicle batteries.
In vehicles with the vehicle battery in the spare wheel well, it is not possible to check the electrolyte level without first removing vehicle parts. Seek expert assistance.
Preparations for vehicles with the battery in the engine compartment
Pushing the cover aside
Depending on the engine fitted to the vehicle, the vehicle battery cover may have a different design:
Checking the electrolyte level
Colour display | Action |
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Light yellow or without colour | The electrolyte level of the vehicle is too low. The vehicle battery should be checked and replaced by a qualified workshop if necessary. |
Black | The electrolyte level of the vehicle battery is correct. |
WARNING
Any work on the vehicle battery can cause serious chemical burns, explosions and electric shocks.Contact Housings, Repairing Wire Terminals
Note
For technical reasons, the contact housing for the wire
terminals can be supplied only with the contacts pushed in.
These contacts can be removed at every other contact housing ...
Unlocking the tailgate manually
Fig. 158 In the luggage
compartment: manual release for the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
If necessary, fold the backrest of the rear bench seat forwards .
Remove items of luggage so that you can reach the tailgate from the
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Service Charging with Battery Charger -VAS5900
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Battery Charger -VAS5900-
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety
Precautions. Refer to
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