Skoda Octavia COMBI 2007 Owner's Manual page 220

WARNING (continued)
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Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic
burns! Replace a frozen battery.
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Never use a battery which is damaged - risk of explosion! Immediately
replace a damaged battery.
Caution
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You must only disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched off, otherwise
the electrical system (electronic components) of the vehicle may be damaged.
When disconnecting the battery from the electrical system of the vehicle, first
disconnect the negative terminal (-) of the battery. Then disconnect the positive
terminal (+).
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When reconnecting the battery, first connect the positive terminal (+) and only
then the negative terminal (-) of the battery. You must on no account connect the
cables wrongly - risk of a cable fire.
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Ensure that battery acid does not come into contact with the vehicle body
otherwise damage could occur to the paintwork.
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Do not place the battery in direct daylight in order to protect the battery
housing from the effects of ultra-violet light.
For the sake of the environment
A removed battery is a special type of waste which is harmful to the environment -
contact your specialist garage regarding disposing of the battery.
Note
Please also refer to the guidelines ⇒ page 221, "Disconnecting and reconnecting
the battery", also after connecting the battery.
Using the system Safety Driving Tips General Maintenance
Battery with a charge level indicator, the so-called magic eye
⇒ fig. 202
There is a so-called magic eye
"magic eye" changes its colour in line with the charge state of and electrolyte level
in the battery.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the "magic eye". For this reason carefully
knock on the "magic eye" before carrying out the check.
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Green colour - the battery is adequately charged.
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Dark colour - the battery has to be charged
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Colourless or yellow colour - have the battery checked by a Škoda dealer.
Batteries, which are more than 5 years old, must be replaced. We recommend you
have the electrolyte level inspected and adjusted to the correct level or the battery
replaced if necessary by a Škoda Service Partner.
Caution
If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 to 4 weeks, the battery will
discharge because certain electrical components consume electricity (e.g. control
units) also in idle state. You can prevent the discharging of the battery by discon-
necting the negative terminal or charging the battery constantly with a very low
charging current. Please also refer to the notes when working on the battery
⇒ page 218, "Working on the battery".
Breakdown assistance
Inspecting and Replenishing
Fig. 202 Battery with a
charge level indicator
located on the top of the battery. The
Technical Data
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