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Electrical system, general information

Charging totally discharged battery with battery charger -VAS 5095 A-

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WARNING

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations → Chapter!
The charger unit automatically recognises totally discharged batteries and initiates a gentle charging procedure with a low charging current. The charge current is automatically adapted to suit the charge condition of the battery. Note

Observe notes in chapter → Chapter.

Totally discharged batteries in vehicles before registration must be exchanged prior to delivery. Preliminary damage cannot be excluded.

The battery voltage must be at least 0.6 V.

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.
  • Charge battery → Chapter.

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