Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction
Charging the vehicle battery
Vehicle batteries should be charged by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility because the
factory-installed battery requires a charger with overload protection
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Replacing the vehicle battery
The battery in your vehicle is specially developed for its location,
with special dimensions and safety features. Before buying a new
battery, ask an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized
Volkswagen Service Facility what batteries are suitable with regard
to electro-magnetic compatibility, dimensions, required
maintenance, performance, and safety specifications. Have the
battery replaced by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Only use maintenance-free vehicle batteries meeting standards
TL 825 06 and VW 7 50 73. These standards must date from
July 2012 or later.