Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Maintenance Test, Performing

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control / Battery, Checking / Battery Tester -VAS6161 / Maintenance Test, Performing

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.

–	Select “Maintenance Test”.

–	Connect the scanner.

Note

If there is no scanner, manually enter the VIN on the printed test results.

–	Scan the VIN.

–	Select “at the battery pole” or “at the battery jump start terminal”.

–	Scan in the battery 2D code or manually select the type and manufacturer in the menu.

–	Measure the temperature. Hold the temperature sensor approximately 5 cm above the terminal connection until the temperature is stable.

–	Start the test.

–	Print out the test report if necessary.

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