Skoda Rapid Owner's Manual page 137

Charging a vehicle battery
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 132.
A properly charged vehicle battery is essential for reliably starting the engine.
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Switch off the ignition and all of the electrical components.
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Only for "quick-charging": Disconnect both battery cables (first of all "negative",
then "positive").
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Attach the terminal clamps of the charger to the battery terminals (red = "posi-
tive", black = "negative").
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Only now plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch
on the device.
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When charging is completed: Switch off the charger and remove the mains ca-
ble 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, if necessary (first of all "positive", then
"negative").
It is not normally necessary to disconnect the cables of the battery if you re-
charge the vehicle battery using low amperages (as 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 lower)
must 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" the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special charger
and specialist knowledge. We therefore recommend that vehicle batteries are
quick-charged by a specialist garage.
The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging.
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 153.
Disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 132.
On disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery the following functions
are initially deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free:
Operation
Enter the radio/navigation system code num-
ber
Setting the clock
Data in the multi-functional indicator are de-
leted.
Note
We recommend having the vehicle checked by a ŠKODA Service Partner to ensure
the full functionality of all electrical systems.
Replacing the vehicle battery
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 132.
When replacing a battery, the new vehicle battery must have the same capacity,
voltage, amperage and be the same size. Suitable types of vehicle batteries can
be purchased from a ŠKODA Service Partner.
We recommend that the battery is replaced by a ŠKODA Service Partner, where
the new vehicle battery will be installed properly and the original battery will be
disposed of in accordance with national regulations.
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Operating measure
refer to the Operating Instruc-
tions for the radio or navigation
system
» page 11
» page 11
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Inspecting and replenishing
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