Volkswagen Polo Quiz
Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control

Battery with Visual Indicator, Checking

In this manual: Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control
General Paint Information — 128Towing Guide — 10Whels, Tires, Whel Alignment — 126Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control — 65Windshield Wiper/ Washer System — 9Exterior Lights, Switches — 1Interior Lights, Switches — 7Wiring — 51Refrrigerant R134a Servicing — 134
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WARNING Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety Precautions. Refer to → Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“.

Perform Battery Checks in the Following Sequence:

  1. Visual inspection. Refer to → Chapter „Visual Inspection“.
  2. Check the visual indicator: “3-color”. Refer to → Chapter „3-Color Visual Indicator, Checking“; or “2-color”. Refer to → Chapter „2 Color Visual Indicator, Checking“.
WARNING Do not check or charge batteries that have a visual indicator that is bright yellow. Jump starting must not be used!

There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting.

These batteries must be replaced.
  1. Check the battery using the Battery Tester -VAS6161-. Refer to → Chapter „Battery Tester -VAS6161-“.
  2. Depending on the battery test result, “perform a current draw test”. Refer to → Chapter „Current Draw Test “.

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