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Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- General Description

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Only Volkswagen approved chargers may be used to charge batteries in Volkswagen vehicles. Only the Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- charger is used in the USA and Canada. The Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- battery charger combines battery charging with checking the charge level and testing the battery. The following charging and analysis procedures apply to all batteries, all battery installed locations (engine compartment or luggage compartment) and all battery designated usage (for the starter or for the second/convenience battery). Always follow the Safety Precautions, the instructions for setting up the battery charger, the display menu/display buttons, LEDs and the procedures in the Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- Operating Instructions. Carefully read the Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- Operating Instructions.

Refer to Self Study Program - Vehicle Batteries for more information.

WARNING Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety Precautions. Refer to → Chapter "Warnings and Safety Precautions".

Keep open flame or sparks away from the batteries and do not smoke.

The battery charger must be switched off whenever connecting or disconnect the cable.

Do not remove the plugs while charging.

Overcharging sulfated batteries can cause an explosion.

Precision tools may not be kept in areas where batteries are charged. Chemical reactions can lead to corrosion.
WARNING Batteries that have a light yellow visual indicator do not have to be tested or charged. Jump starting must not be used!

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

These batteries must be replaced.

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