This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning lamp
→ Checking the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery
→ Charging, replacing, disconnecting and connecting the vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is a component of the electrical system in the vehicle.
Never carry out any work on the electrical system if you are not familiar with the necessary procedures and the general safety requirements and only unsuitable tools are available . The work should be carried out by a qualified workshop if you are uncertain. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. Serious injuries can be caused if work is carried out incorrectly.
Location of the vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located in the engine compartment or in the spare wheel well under the temporary spare wheel.
Explanation of the warnings on the vehicle battery
Symbol | Meaning |
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Always wear eye protection! | |
Electrolyte is very corrosive and caustic. Always wear protective gloves and eye protection! | |
No fires, sparks, naked lights or smoking! | |
A highly explosive mixture of gases is given off when the vehicle battery is charging! | |
Always keep children away from acid and the vehicle battery! |
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
Any work on the vehicle battery and the electrical system can cause serious chemical burns, fire and electric shocks. Always read the following warnings and safety information before carrying out any kind of work:NOTICE
After starting the engine with a discharged vehicle battery, or after the battery has been changed, system settings (time, date, personal convenience settings and programming) may have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings as necessary once the vehicle battery has been sufficiently charged.
Technical Requirements
The wheel and tire combinations or retrofittings listed in
the individual vehicle tables refer exclusively to original disc
wheels.
Release of wheel/tire combinations or retrofittings with
disc wheels from the accessories trade is ...
Paint Thickness Tester -VAS6272
Definition:
Paint Thickness Tester -VAS6272-
Product Description
The paint layer thickness measuring instrument -VAS6272
Paint Thickness Tester- is a combination measuring instrument
used for ...
Indicator lamp for the tyre monitoring system
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
The
tyre pressure of one tyre or several tyres has decreased considerably in
comparison to the tyre pressure set by ...