Electrical system, general information

Charging battery in maintenance mode with battery charger -VAS 5903-

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Note When a battery is being charged in the maintenance mode and an electrical consumer draws current from the battery, the battery charger -VAS 5903- automatically compensates the charge.

The maintenance mode can be continued for an unlimited period.

The battery is always ready for use.

Observe battery manufacture's maintenance instructions!

WARNING

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

When the battery is fully charged the battery charger -VAS 5903- switches to maintenance mode.
  • Proceed as for charging battery → Chapter.

At a charge condition of 100% all bars appear in display.

Charging battery in maintenance mode with battery charger -VAS 5903-

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