Battery cover
Fig. 165 Engine compartment: Polyester cover of the vehicle battery/plastic
cover of the vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 189.
The battery is located in the engine compartment in a polyester cover
1
» Fig. 165, in a plastic cover
2
» Fig. 165 or in the left side of the luggage com-
partment » Fig. 102.
Battery in the engine compartment
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Open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow
1
or press the interlock on
the side of the battery cover in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 165, fold the
cover up and remove.
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The battery cover is installed in reverse order.
Battery in the luggage compartment
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Open the compartment with the symbol by turning the locks e.g with a coin
or flat screwdriver in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 102.
When working on the battery, the edge of the polyester battery cover
1
» Fig. 165 is inserted between the battery and the side wall of the battery cov-
er.
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Checking the battery electrolyte level
Fig. 166
Vehicle battery: Electrolyte level
indicator
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 189.
We recommend that the electrolyte level is checked by a specialist garage on a
regular basis, especially in the following cases:
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High outside temperatures.
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Long daily drives
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After each charge » page 192.
On vehicles with a vehicle battery fitted with a colour indicator, the so-called
magic eye » Fig. 166, the electrolyte level can be determined by looking at the
change in colour.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. For this reason carefully
knock on the indicator before carrying out the check.
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Black colour - electrolyte level is correct.
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Colourless or light yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must be
replaced.
Note
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The battery electrolyte level is periodically checked by a ŠKODA Service Partner
as part of the Inspection Service.
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For technical reasons, on vehicles with the description “AGM”, the electrolyte
level cannot be checked.
■
Vehicles with a “START-STOP” system are fitted with a battery control unit for
checking the energy level for the recurring engine start.
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Inspecting and replenishing
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