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. |
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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. |
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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:
13-Pin« Trailer Socket
The backup lamps, »continuous current«
and charging cable can be used on the trailer with the
»13-pin« trailer socket. A
»13-pin« trailer socket is
recommended if a bicycle rack will be installed or a camper will
be towed.
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Tires with Rim Protector
The tire industry produces tires with rim protector for
light alloy wheels (rim protector). The rim protector prevents
damage to the light alloy wheels caused by contact with curbs.
Using tires with rim protector on steel wheels with wheel
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Technical Requirements
Factory-Installed Trailer Hitch
If the vehicle was already delivered from the factory with a
trailer hitch, all of the technical and legal requirements for
towing a trailer have already been taken into account.
Note that a »13-pin« trailer ...
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