Replacing; Disconnecting And Reconnecting - Skoda Rapid Operating Instructions Manual

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After charging has been successful: Switch off the charger and remove the
mains cable from the power socket.
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Only then disconnect the charger's terminal clamps.
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Reconnect the cables to the battery (first "positive", then "negative").
Charging with low voltages
It is not necessary to disconnect the cables from the battery if you recharge
the vehicle battery, for example from a mini-charger.
Refer to the instructions of the charger manufacturer.
A charging current of 0.1 multiple of the total vehicle battery capacity (or low-
er) must be used until full charging is achieved.
The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging.
WARNING
When you charge a battery, hydrogen is released, and a highly explosive
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gas mixture is also produced. An explosion can be caused through sparkling
over during unclamping or loosening of the cable plug while the ignition is
on.
Creating a bridge between the poles on the battery (e.g. with metal ob-
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jects - cables) creates a short circuit - risk of damage to the battery, explo-
sion and burning of the battery, jets of acid spurting out.
Avoid creating sparks when working with cables and electrical devices.
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Strong sparking represents a risk of injury.
Before carrying out any work on the electrical system, switch off the en-
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gine, the ignition and all electrical consumers and disconnect the negative
terminal .
"Quick-charging" the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special
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charger and specialist knowledge.
We therefore recommend that vehicle batteries be "rapidly charged" by a
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specialist garage.
CAUTION
On vehicles with the START/STOP system, the pole terminal of the charger
must not be connected directly to the negative terminal of the vehicle battery,
but only to the engine earth » page
another vehicle.
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Replacing

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Read and observe and
The new vehicle battery must have the same capacity, voltage, current and
size as the original battery. Suitable vehicle battery types can be purchased
from a specialist garage.
We recommend having the battery replaced by a specialist garage, where the
new vehicle battery will be installed properly and the original battery will be
disposed of in accordance with national regulations.

Disconnecting and reconnecting

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Read and observe and
Disconnecting
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Switch off the ignition.
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First, disconnect the negative terminal  first, then the positive
of the battery.
Connecting
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First, connect the positive first, then the negative  battery terminal.
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After disconnecting and re-connecting the vehicle battery, the following func-
tions or devices are partially or completely inoperative.
Function / device
Radio or navigation system
Time settings
CAUTION
Disconnect the vehicle battery only with the ignition turned off - there is a
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risk of damaging the electrical system of the vehicle.
Under no circumstances must the battery cables be connected incorrectly –
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risk of a cable fire.
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