Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Working on the batteries or the electrical system in your vehicle
can cause serious acid burns, fires, explosions, or electrical
shocks. Always read and heed the following WARNINGS and
safety precautions before working on the batteries or the
electrical system.
Before working on the electrical system, always switch off the
ignition and all electrical consumers and disconnect the
negative (-) cable from the standard 12 Volt battery.
When you change a light bulb, always switch off the light first.
Always keep children away from battery acid and vehicle
batteries in general.
Always wear eye protection. Never let battery acid or lead
particles come into contact with your eyes, skin, or clothing.
Sulfuric battery acid is very corrosive. It can burn unprotected
skin and cause blindness. Always wear protective gloves and
eye protection. To reduce your risk of injury, never tilt the
batteries, as this could spill acid through the vents and burn
you.
If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin,
immediately rinse with cold water for several minutes and then
get immediate medical attention. If you swallow any battery
acid, get medical attention immediately.
When disconnecting the batteries from the vehicle electrical
system, always disconnect the negative cable (-) first and then