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:
Checking and refilling the windscreen washer fluid level
Fig. 77 In the engine compartment: cap
of washer fluid reservoir
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The windscreen washer fluid level should be checked regularly and topped up as
necessary.
A filter can be found in the feed throat of the washer fluid re ...
Tyre damage
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsDamage to tyres and rims is often not readily visible.
Any unusual vibrations or signs that the car is pulling
to one side may indicate that one of the tyres is damaged .
Reduce your speed immediately if you suspect th ...
AGM Battery, Checking
Perform Battery Checks in the Following Sequence:
1.
Visual inspection. Refer to
→ Chapter „Visual Inspection“.
2.
Check the battery using the Battery Tester -VAS6161-. Refer
to
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Battery, Testing using Midtronics Battery Tester -MCR340VKT