Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: General Information
WARNING
| Read and follow the Safety Precautions when working
with batteries. Refer to
→ Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“. |
| Dispose of electrolyte (sulfuric acid/water mixture)
safely. Electrolyte must be taken to approved locations
that accept it. Follow local disposal ordinances. |
| Do not check gas batteries. Danger of explosion. |
|
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. |
|
 Note
| To prevent damaging the battery or the vehicle, pay
attention to the battery type and notes. Refer to
→ Chapter „Battery“. |
| Only Volkswagen approved battery testers may be used to test
batteries in Volkswagen vehicles. Use the Midtronics Battery
Tester -MCR340VKT- in the USA and Canada. |
| Read the safety precautions, set- up and operating
instructions that come with the Midtronics Battery Tester
-MCR340VKT- and follow them exactly. |
| Refer to Self Study Program; Vehicle Batteries for more
information. |
| The following charging and analysis procedures apply to all
batteries, all battery installed locations (engine compartment
or luggage compartment) and all battery purposes (for the
starter or for the second/convenience battery). |
| Always follow the Safety Precautions, the instructions for
setting up the battery tester, the display menu/display buttons,
LEDs and the procedures in the MCR340V Operating Instructions. |
Note
| Always read all sub-chapters, notes and instructions for
testing batteries. |
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Requirements
WARNING
Read and follow the Safety Precautions when working
with batteries. Refer to
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Other materials:
Handbrake
Fig. 115 Handbrake between the front seats
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Applying the handbrake
Lift the handbrake lever up fully.
The handbrake is applied when the indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster
.
Releasing ...
A/C Refrigerant Low Pressure Switch -F73
Note
For switching pressures, removing and installing switches
and switch arrangement and version, see vehicle-specific
refrigerant circuit.
Refer to
→ Rep. Gr.87.
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Front view
Fig. 2 Overview of the front of the
vehicle
Key for :
Rain/light sensor on the mirror base
Windscreen
Windscreen wiper
Bonnet
Bonnet release lever
Headlights
Headlight washer system
Mounting for the front towing eye behind
a cover
Front number plate holder
F ...
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Battery, Testing using Midtronics Battery Tester -MCR340VKT