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2.4
Checking low maintenance battery
WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regula‐
tions
⇒ page 2
!
This battery is “low maintenance” this means the electrolyte level
must be checked and occasionally topped-up with distilled water
as required.
2.4.1
Checking electrolyte level of battery
Check electrolyte level on housing:
– Check electrolyte level via -min./ max.- marking on the battery
housing.
The electrolyte level is OK when the fluid level is at the max.
marking.
If the electrolyte level is below the -max.- marking:
– Replenished with distilled water
⇒ page 7
.
Check electrolyte level in the cells:
– Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers.
– If fitted, remove the protective foil on the cell sealing plug.
Note
The foil with the warning notices must remain on the battery.
– Remove cell sealing plugs.
– Check the electrolyte level of the battery cells.
The electrolyte level is OK when the fluid level -1- is the same
height as the plastic peg.
Note
The plastic peg corresponds to the max. marking.
If electrolyte level is OK:
– Check the cell sealing plugs and the O-ring seals for damage.
Damaged parts must be replaced.
– Seal the cells with the cell sealing plugs.
If the electrolyte level is under the plastic peg:
– Replenished with distilled water
⇒ page 7
.
2.4.2
Topping up with distilled water
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Jetta 2005 ➤ , Bora 2006 ➤
Electrical System - Edition 05.2005
2. Checking battery
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