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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Trailer Socket
Connect the trailer socket to the vehicle electrical system
of the vehicle pulling the trailer according to the manufacturer
instructions.
Refer to the applicable wiring diagrams or manufacturer
installation instructions when installing ...
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Positive and earth jump lead connection points
→ How to start the engine using jump leads
If the engine fails to start because the vehicle battery is flat, the flat
battery can be connected to the battery of anothe ...
Flat Spots, Correcting
Flat spots cannot be removed from tires with workshop
equipment.
Such flat spots can be "driven out" only by driving the car
until the tires are warm.
We do not recommend the following method during ...
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