Electrical system, general information

Charging battery

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WARNING

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations → Chapter!

Caution To prevent damage to the battery and vehicle the information on types of battery must be observed → Chapter.
WARNING It is not permissible to test or charge batteries whose magic eye shows light yellow. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle!

Danger of explosion when checking and charging or slave/jump starting.

These batteries must be renewed.

Battery charger -VAS 5095 A-

This chapter describes the basic functions of the battery charger -VAS 5095 A-. For additional information refer to → operating instructions for battery chargerVAS 5095 A. Note The effective charge current can not be read on these units. The charge current must be read externally using a pick-up clamp.

Observe → operating instructions for battery chargerVAS 5095 A.

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