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:
One-Part Wash Primer
Definition:
One-Part Wash Primer -LVM 044 007 A2-, light gray
One-Part Wash Primer -LVM 044 171 A2-, dark gray
Edition 08/2013
Product Description
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Frequently asked questions
If you suspect that there is a fault in the vehicle or if your vehicle has
been damaged, read and observe the following information before
contacting a Volkswagen dealership or qualified workshop. You may also find
useful information in the index under the headings Things to note or Checklist. ...
Checking with Expansion Valve and Receiver/Dryer, with Internally Regulated
A/C Compressor
Note
Connecting service station. Refer to
→ Chapter „Connecting Service Station“.
Observe test requirements. Refer to
→ Chapter „Pressures, Checking“.
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Battery, Testing using Midtronics Battery Tester -MCR340VKT