Inspecting Electrolyte Level; Measuring No-Load Voltage - Skoda FABIA 2000 Workshop Manual

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Warning instructions and safety precautions for
lead acid batteries
1 - Observe the instructions on the battery, in the Work-
shop Manual Electrical System and in the Owner's
Manual.
2 - Risk of acid burns:
♦
Battery acid is highly caustic, for this reason always
wear protective gloves and eye protection.
♦
Do not tilt battery as otherwise acid may flow out of the
vent openings.
3 - No fire, sparks, naked lights or smoking:
♦
Avoid creating sparks when hendling cables and elec-
trical equipment.
♦
Avoid short circuits.
4 - Wear eye protection.
5 - Keep acid and batteries away from children.
6 - Disposal:
♦
Old batteries must be disposed of in compliance with
the country specific regulations.
7 - Never dispose of old batteries as domestic waste!
8 - Risk of explosion:
♦
A highly explosive gas mixture is produced when
charging batteries.

Inspecting electrolyte level

–
Only top up with distilled water if the electrolyte level
has dropped below the „MIN" marking
Note
♦
If the battery electrolyte level exceeds the „MAX"
marking the electrolyte will leak from the battery dur-
ing operation (it is necessary to skim off electrolyte).
An electrolyte level that is too low (below „MIN" mark-
ing) shortens the battery life considerably. Top up with
distilled water.
♦
The battery plugs must always be inserted when
charging the battery, measuring the voltage and con-
ducting a test under load.
♦
Always insert the plugs with an O-ring after complet-
ing the test of the electrolyte density.

Measuring no-load voltage

Special tools, test and measuring equipment and
auxiliary items required
♦
Handheld multimeter (e.g. -V.A.G 1526A-)
–
Switch off ignition.
–
Disconnect earth strap of the battery.
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