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Checking the vehicle battery acid level x If the lighting conditions are poor, use a flashlight so that you can clearly see the battery acid level indicator and tell what color it is. Never use an open flame or an unprotected light source. x The round battery window (“acid level indicator”) on the top of the battery changes color, depending on the battery's electrolyte level. Color Action Light yellow or Battery electrolyte level is too low. The vehicle battery colorless may need to be replaced. Have it checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Black Battery electrolyte level is satisfactory. WARNING Working on the batteries can cause serious acid burns, explosion, or electrical shock. x Always wear eye protection and protective gloves. x Sulfuric battery acid is very corrosiveIt . can burn unprotected skin and cause blindness. Always wear protective gloves and eye protection. x Never tilt the vehicle battery. Acid coud lspill out of the battery vents and burn you. x Never open a vehicle battery. x If you get battery acid in your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with cold watr efor several minutes and then get immediate medical attention. x If you swallow any battery acid, get medical attention immediately. Charging, replacing, disconnecting, and connecting the vehicle battery ¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS 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 ⇒ . 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 August 2008 or later. Disconnecting the vehicle battery If the battery must be disconnected from the vehicle's electrical system, note the following: x Switch off all electrical systems and devices and the ignition. x Unlock the vehicle before disconnecting the battery; otherwise the alarm system will go off.

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