VW Touareg II 2 owners manual page 489

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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. Checking the electrolyte level The 12 Volt vehicle battery is located under the left front seat, do not check the electrolyte level. Specialized knowledge and tools are required to access the vehicle battery. For this reason, have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility check the electrolyte level of the vehicle battery for you. 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. x First disconnect the negative cable (-) and then the positive cable (+⇒) . Connecting the vehicle battery x Prior to reconnecting the battery, switch off all electrical systems and devices and the ignition. x Connect the positive cable (+) first and then the negative cable (-⇒) . After the battery is connected and the ignition is switched on, different indicator lights may come on. They should go out after you drive a short distance at 10 – 12 mph (15 – 20 km/h). If the indicator lights do not go out , contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility and have the vehicle checked. If the battery was disconnected for a long time, the next scheduled service may not be correctly calculated and displayed. The maximum permissible service and maintenance intervals are shown in the ⇒ booklet Warranty and Maintenance. Vehicles with Keyless Access If the ignition will not start after reconnecting the vehicle battery, lock the vehicle from the outside and unlock it again. Then try to start the ignition again. If the ignition cannot be switched on, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer, an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility, or another qualified workshop for assistance. Automatic electrical load deactivation If the vehicle battery drain is high, the intelligent on-board electrical system management automatically takes steps to help prevent battery drain. x The idle speed is increased so that the alternator provides more power. x The power to devices that consume a lot of electricity is cut back or switched off completely. x When the engine is started, the power supply to the 12 Volt sockets and the cigarette lighter is temporarily interrupted.

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