Volkswagen Golf 1999 Service Manual page 4263

Battery, checking
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Low maintenance batteries
with charge indicator (magic
eye), checking
WARNING!
Prior to handling or servicing
batteries, read, understand and
observe the Warning and Safety
Measures for lead-acid batteries
Page 27-4 .
Identification
Battery cell caps -2- covered with
plastic foil.
Charge indicator -1- displays
electrolyte level and charge
condition.
Notes:
As the charge indicator is located
in a single cell, the indication is
only valid for that cell. An exact
assessment of battery condition
should always be confirmed by
performing battery test
27-30 .
If the charge indicator on
batteries in excess of 5 years old
are colorless, DO NOT attempt
to top and/or recharge battery.
Battery must be replaced.
Air bubbles that occur normally
during battery charging (even
during vehicle operation) may
adversely affect charge indicator
reading. To obtain an accurate
reading, gently tap the charge
indicator with a screwdriver
handle or rock the vehicle in
order to displace any possible air
bubbles that have formed.
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