Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 1065

5 - Never dispose of batteries in
household waste!

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Battery safety labels,

understanding and prevention

WARNING!

6 - Danger of explosion!

7 - Read and follow all
instructions on battery, contained
in Repair Manual, Electrical
Equipment, and in Owner's
Manual!

8 - Battery acid can cause severe
burns!

Batteries produce explosive
gasses while being charged.

Keep open flames and sparks
away and DO NOT smoke near
batteries.

The battery charger MUST be
turned off when connecting or
disconnecting the cables at the
battery.

Battery cell caps must NOT be
removed while charging.

Ensure that battery is charged
in a well ventilated area.

Avoid short circuits. Always
reinstall battery positive (B+) or
negative (-) terminal covers if
removed during servicing.

When working with electrolyte
always wear eye protection,
rubber gloves and a suitable
apron. If electrolyte is spilled
on eyes, skin, clothing (or
painted surfaces), flush at once
with large quantities of water.

Never tip a battery on edge.
Electrolyte can spill from the
ventilation openings.

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Battery post/terminal, handling
instructions

CAUTION!

In order to prevent damage to the battery
terminals and battery posts, observe the
following:

Battery terminals must only be placed on
battery posts without using force (by hand
only).

Do not apply grease to battery posts.

Battery terminals must be securely and fully
seated on the battery post before tightening.

Battery terminals that are torqued to
specification must NOT be tightened any
further. Terminal damage will result.

Observe work procedure and Notes for
disconnecting and reconnecting battery
terminals

Page 27-39

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Battery terminal -1- and additional terminal

tightening torques

Page 27-60

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Battery, checking

WARNING!

Prior to handling or servicing batteries,
read, understand and observe the
Warning and Safety Measures for lead-
acid batteries

Page 27-4

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CAUTION!

In order to prevent damage to the battery
or vehicle, observe battery type
descriptions and notes

Page 27-3

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Battery, checking procedure

Perform battery checks in the following

sequence:

1. Visual check

Page 27-8

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2. Battery with charge indicator (magic eye),

checking:

Low maintenance battery

Page 27-

10

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Maintenance free battery

Page 27-

16

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3. Battery without charge indicator, checking

Page 27-18

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4. No load voltage, checking

Page 27-27

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5. Battery, testing

Page 27-30

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Battery, checking

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