Vehicle Battery - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

A slight drop in the fluid level results when driving due to normal wear-and-
tear and automatic adjustment of the brake pads.
There may be an indication of a leak in the brake system, however, if the fluid
level drops significantly within a short time or if it drops below the "MIN" mark-
ing.
Too low brake fluid level is indicated by the warning light
instrument cluster as well as the relevant notification being displayed
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Specification
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Read and observe and
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications:
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VW 50114;
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FMVSS 116 DOT4.

Vehicle battery

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening the cover
Checking the battery electrolyte level
Charging
Replacing
Disconnecting and reconnecting
Automatic load deactivation
The vehicle battery represents a power source for the motor to start and for
the supply of electrical consumers in the car.
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery
Symbol
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Always wear eye protection.
Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye pro-
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tection.
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General Maintenance
illuminating in the
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on page 201 first.
Meaning
Symbol
Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the
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vehicle battery.
When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture
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is produced.
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Keep children away from the vehicle battery.
WARNING
There is risk of injuries, poisoning, chemical burns, explosions or fire when
working on the battery and on the electrical system. The general applicable
safety rules and the following warnings must be observed without excep-
tion.
Keep the vehicle battery away from people who are not completely inde-
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pendent, especially children.
Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the
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battery vent openings.
Protect your eyes by wearing safety goggles or a face shield – risk of
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blindness!
Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling
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the vehicle battery.
The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled
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with the greatest of care.
Corrosive fumes in the air irritate the air passages and lead to conjunctivi-
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tis and inflammation of the air passages in the lungs.
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Battery acid corrodes dental enamel and, if it comes into contact with the
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skin, causes deep wounds that take a long time to heal.
If any battery acid comes into contact with your eyes, rinse the affected
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eye immediately with clean water for several minutes and consult a doctor
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immediately!
Splashes of acid on your skin or clothes should be neutralised as soon as
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possible using soap suds and then rinsed with plenty of water.
If you swallow battery acid, consult a doctor immediately!
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WARNING
The use of open flames and light should be avoided.
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Smoking and radio triggering activities should be avoided.
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Never use a damaged vehicle battery – risk of explosion!
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