Vehicle Battery - Skoda Rapid 2013 Owner's Manual

CAUTION
Never mix the cleaning agents recommended by ŠKODA with other cleaning
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agents. Otherwise, this could cause flocculation of the ingredients resulting in
clogging of the windscreen washer nozzles.
When replenishing, be sure not to mix up fluids under any circumstances! Oth-
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erwise, this could cause severe malfunctions and damage to the engine!

Vehicle battery

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Checking the battery electrolyte level
Charging a vehicle battery
Disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery
Replacing the vehicle battery
Automatic load deactivation
The vehicle battery is part of the electrical system in the vehicle.
Never work on the electrical system if you are not familiar with the necessary ac-
tions and the established precautions and/or if proper operating material and flu-
ids as well as adequate tools are not available
ried out by a specialist garage. ŠKODA recommends a ŠKODA Partner for this pur-
pose. Serious injuries can be caused by improper work.
Installation position of the vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located in the engine compartment.
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery
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Always wear eye protection.
Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye protec-
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tion.
Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the ve-
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hicle battery.
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When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture is
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produced.
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Keep children away from the vehicle battery.
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Improper handling of the vehicle battery can cause damage. We therefore recom-
mend that any work on the vehicle battery is carried out by a ŠKODA Service Part-
ner.
There is a risk of injuries, scalding, accidents and burns when carrying out any
work on the battery and on the electrical system. For this reason, it is essential to
comply with the warning instructions stated below and with the general applica-
ble rules of safety.
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Work on the vehicle battery and the electrical system can cause severe chemi-
cal burns, fire or electric shock. Before performing any work, always read and
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observe the following warnings and precautions:
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Before performing any work on the vehicle battery, switch off the ignition
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and all electrical loads, and disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
Always keep children away from the battery acid and vehicle battery.
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Always wear eye protection.
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Battery acid is very aggressive. You may chemically burn the skin and cause
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blindness upon contact with the eyes. When handling the vehicle battery, pro-
tect especially your hands, arms and face from acid splashes.
Do not smoke and never work near open flames or sparks.
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Avoid sparks when dealing with cables and electrical equipment, and by
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electrostatic discharge.
Never short-circuit the battery terminals.
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Never use a damaged vehicle battery. It may explode. Replace a damaged
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vehicle battery immediately.
Replace a damaged or frozen vehicle battery immediately. A discharged bat-
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tery may start to freeze at temperatures around 0 °C (+32 °F).
Importance
Inspecting and replenishing
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