Automatic Load Deactivation - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

It is not necessary to disconnect the cables of the battery if you recharge the ve-
hicle battery using low amperages (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 necessary to disconnect both cables before charging the battery with high
amperages, known as "rapid charging".
The vent plugs of the vehicle battery should not be opened for charging.
WARNING
"Quick-charging" the vehicle battery is dangerous and requires a special
charger and specialist knowledge.
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 236, Jump-starting in vehicles with the START-STOP
system.
Note
We therefore recommend that vehicle batteries be rapid charged by a specialist
garage.
Replace
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 215.
When replacing a battery, the new vehicle battery must have the same capacity,
voltage, amperage and be the same size. 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 dis-
posed of in accordance with national regulations.
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General Maintenance
Disconnecting or reconnecting
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 215.
On disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery the following functions
are initially deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free.
Operation
Electrical power window (operational faults)
Panoramic sliding roof (operational faults)
Enter the radio/navigation system code num-
ber
Setting the clock
Data in the multifunction display are deleted.
Note
We recommend having the vehicle checked by a specialist garage in order to en-
sure full functionality of all electrical systems.

Automatic load deactivation

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 215.
The vehicle voltage control unit automatically prevents the battery from discharg-
ing when the battery is put under high levels of strain. This manifests itself by the
following.
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The idling speed is raised to allow the generator to deliver more electricity to
the electrical system.
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Where necessary, large convenience consumers such as seat heaters and rear
window heaters have their power limited or are shut off completely in the event
of an emergency.
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Operating measure
» page 46
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» User manual of the radio
or » user manual of the naviga-
tion system
» page 13
» page 25
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