Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control

Maintenance Test, Performing

~1min read

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.

  • Select “Maintenance Test”.
  • Connect the scanner.
Note

If there is no scanner, manually enter the VIN on the printed test results.

  • Scan the VIN.
  • Select “at the battery pole” or “at the battery jump start terminal”.
  • Scan in the battery 2D code or manually select the type and manufacturer in the menu.
  • Measure the temperature. Hold the temperature sensor approximately 5 cm above the terminal connection until the temperature is stable.
  • Start the test.
  • Print out the test report if necessary.

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Polo quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.