Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Battery General Information

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control / Battery / Battery General Information

WARNING

Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety Precautions. Refer to → Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“.

Caution

In order to prevent damage to the battery or vehicle, observe battery type descriptions and notes. Refer to → Chapter „Types of Batteries“.

To guarantee a long service life, the battery must be checked, serviced and maintained as described in this manual.

In addition to supplying the power to start the engine, the battery acts as a power reserve for the entire vehicle electrical system.

Types of Batteries

General Information Caution The following batteries described are maintenance-free batteries. Do no ...

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