Replacing The Battery - Skoda roomster Owner's Manual

– Only then should you disconnect the terminal clamps of the
charger.
– Reconnect the cables to the battery (first of all "positive", then
"negative").
It is not normally necessary to disconnect the cables of the battery if you
recharge the battery using low amperages (as for example from a mini-
charger). Please also refer to the instructions from the charger manufac-
turer.
A charging current of 0.1 of the total battery capacity (or lower) is that
which should be used until full charging is achieved.
It is, however, necessary to disconnect both cables before charging the
battery with high amperages, so-called "quick-charging".
"Quick-charging" a battery is dangerous ⇒
on page 220. It requires a special charger and appropriate knowledge. We
therefore recommend that you have your battery quick-charged only by
your Škoda Service Partner.
A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0°C
⇒
. We recommend that you no longer use a battery which has thawed
out because the casing of the battery may be cracked through the forma-
tion of ice and this would allow battery electrolyte to flow out.
The vent plugs of the battery should not be opened for charging.
WARNING
Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and
caustic burns! Replace a frozen battery.
Using the system Safety
Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery
On disconnecting and reconnecting the battery the following functions are
initially deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free.
Operation
Electrical power window (operational
faults)
Enter radio code number
Set hours
Data in the multi-functional indicator* are
deleted.
in "Working on the battery"
We recommend having the vehicle checked by a Škoda Service Partner
to ensure full functionality of all electrical systems.

Replacing the battery

You should only replace a battery with a new battery of the same capacity,
voltage (12 V), amperage and of the same size. Škoda Service Partners
have a range of suitable batteries available.
We recommend that you only have an old battery disposed of by your
Škoda Service Partner since it does require special disposal.
Batteries contain poisonous substances such as sulphuric acid and lead.
They must be disposed of in accordance with local environmental protec-
tion regulations and on no account as domestic waste.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
Inspecting and Replenishing
For the sake of the environment
Breakdown assistance
Operating measure
⇒ page 53
see Radio Operating Instruc-
tions
⇒ page 17
⇒ page 17
Technical Data
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