Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Battery Safety Label
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When working in the area of batteries, fire, sparks, open
flame and smoking are prohibited. Avoid sparks when working with
cables and electrical devices, and from electrostatic discharge.
Avoid short circuits. For this reason, tools should not be
rested on the battery. |
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Wear protective eyewear when working on the battery. |
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Always keep acid and batteries out of the reach of children. |
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Disposal: old batteries require special disposal. They may
only be disposed of at a suitable collection facility and only
in consideration of legal regulations. |
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Do not dispose of old batteries in household waste. |
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When handling batteries, there is a risk of explosion.
Battery charging produces a highly explosive gas mixture. |
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Always observe notes on battery in ELSA "Electrical
Equipment - General Information" and in the Owner's Manual. |
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Danger of burns: battery acid is severely corrosive,
therefore protective gloves and eyewear must be worn when
working on the battery. The battery must not be tipped because
acid may spill from the ventilation openings. |
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Recognizing and Preventing Risks
Batteries present risks. Read the warnings on the battery
label, in the owner's manual and in ELSA to prevent these ...
WARNING
When working on the airbag system (pyrotechnic
components, Airbag Control Module -J234-, wiring), the
grou ...
Other materials:
Washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsFollow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when
cleaning your vehicle using a high-pressure cleaner. This applies in particular
to the pressure and the spraying distance .
Maintain sufficient distance to soft m ...
Tires, Bringing to Mounting Temperature
Caution
There is a risk of damaging tires with strong heat.
Never heat the tires with a heater or a hot air gun.
Warm tires with warm water or warm ...
Charging, replacing, disconnecting and connecting the vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsCharging the battery
The vehicle battery should be charged by a qualified workshop, as the technology
used in factory-fitted batteries requires voltage-limited charging . Volkswagen
recommends using a Volkswagen dealership ...
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Battery Safety Precautions
Working on Airbag System