Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

Page: 1304 / 1341

If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin,
immediately rinse with cold water for several minutes and get
medical attention immediately. If you swallow any battery acid,
get medical attention immediately.
Improper use of jumper cables when jump-starting a vehicle with
a dead battery can cause the battery to explode, leading to
serious personal injury. To help reduce the risk of battery
explosion:
All work on the batteries or the electrical system in your
vehicle can cause serious acid burns, fires, or electrical
shocks. Always read and heed the following WARNINGS and
safety precautions before working on the batteries or the
electrical system → Vehicle battery .
Always make sure that the battery providing starting
assistance (the booster battery) has the same voltage as the
dead battery (12 V) and about the same amperage capacity
(see battery label).
Never jump-start a vehicle with a thawed or frozen vehicle
battery. The battery can explode. A dead battery can freeze at
temperatures 32 °F (0 °C).
A battery that is frozen or was frozen, but has since thawed,
WARNING