Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Battery with Visual Indicator, Enhanced
| This is a maintenance-free battery with liquid electrolyte
(wet battery).
|
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“. |
|
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. |
|
| 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 |
|
This is a maintenance-free battery with liquid electrolyte
(wet battery).
WARNING
Do not check ...
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Test after driving for 10 minutes
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Reconnect the tyre filler hose and check the tyre pressure on the tyre
pressure display ⑥.
1.3 bar (19 psi / 130 kPA) and lower:
Do not drive on! The tyre cannot be sealed adequately
with the breakdown set.
...
Tires, Reinforced, Extra Load
Some time ago, the designation “Reinforced” was replaced
with the designation “Extra Load” by some tire manufacturers. In
countries outside Europe, this designation has been conventional
for some time. There are no technical differences.
...
Cleaning windows and exterior mirrors
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsCleaning windows and exterior mirrors
Moisten the windows and exterior mirrors with commercially available, alcohol-based
glass cleaner.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a lint-free cloth. Chamois
l ...
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