Work on the 12-volt battery can cause severe
burns, explosions and electrical discharges.
•
Always wear eye protection and protective
gloves.
•
Battery electrolyte is very aggressive. It can
cause skin burns and blindness. When handling
the 12-volt battery, protect yourself only from
the
The hands, arms and face are particularly
vulnerable to acid splashes.
•
Never tip over the 12-volt battery. The
degassing holes may leak electrolyte and
cause burns.
•
Never open the 12-volt battery.
•
If electrolyte is splashed on the skin or in the
eyes, immediately flush the affected area
with plenty of cold water for several minutes.
Then consult a doctor immediately.
•
If electrolyte is ingested, seek immediate medical
attention.
to a doctor.
Loading, replacing and uncoupling
or screw in the 12-volt battery
Have the battery checked and, if necessary,
replaced by a specialist dealer.
Black Battery electrolyte level is correct.
Note and , on page 203, and and , at the
beginning of this chapter, on page 216.
If you suspect that the 12-volt battery is damaged
or defective, have it replaced by a qualified specialist
workshop.
Charging the 12-volt battery
To charge the 12-volt battery, please contact a
specialist workshop, as the battery type supplied
with the vehicle from the factory uses a technology
that requires a limited charging voltage → .
Replace the 12-volt battery
The 12-volt battery is designed for its location and
is equipped with safety features. If a 12-volt
battery needs to be replaced, the replacement
must be fitted by a qualified specialist workshop.
Volkswagen recommends a Volkswagen dealer for
this. Information on the size and maintenance
characteristics,
A qualified specialist workshop should be consulted
for information on the performance and safety of
the battery. The venting hole of the 12-volt battery
must always be on the negative pole side. The
venting hole on the positive pole side must always
be closed.
Use only 12-volt, maintenance-free batteries that
meet TL 825 06 standards.
and VW 7 50 73. These standards must be dated
October 2014 or later.
Always have the 12-volt battery replaced by a
qualified specialist workshop, as it is not possible
to replace a 12-volt battery.
The vehicle's electrical system has to be adapted
when replacing the battery. In addition, the battery
parameters for functional safety were only
determined with the original battery. Only qualified
specialist workshops have the appropriate
technology for retrofitting and the correct
replacement batteries. The use of batteries that do
not comply with the above-mentioned regulations
may result in the loss of the vehicle's
roadworthiness certificate.
Disconnecting the 12-volt battery
If the 12-volt battery is to be disconnected from
the vehicle's electrical system, please note the
following:
—
Switch off all electrical consumers and the
ignition.
—
Before disconnecting the battery, unlock the
vehicle, otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
—
Disconnect the negative cable first, then the
positive cable → .
Fitting the 12-volt battery
—
Switch off all electrical consumers and switch off
the ignition before screwing in the socket again.
—
First connect the positive cable and then the
negative cable → .
After the 12-volt battery has been connected and
the ignition switched on, various indicator lights
may come on. These warning lights go out after a
short distance at a speed of approx. 15 to 20 km/h
(10 to 12 mph). If the warning lights do not go
out, visit a specialist workshop and have the vehicle
checked.
If the 12-volt battery has been disconnected for a
long period of time, it is likely that the next service
→ p. 14 will not be indicated or calculated
correctly. In this case, the maximum permissible
service intervals must be observed → page 243.
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