Volkswagen Golf 1999 Service Manual page 4274

Battery, checking
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- First remove plastic foil from cell caps (where
applicable), being sure not to disturb plastic
safety warning label on battery.
- Unscrew cell caps -2-.
- Look into individual battery cells to determine
electrolyte level.
Electrolyte level must align with the internal
electrolyte level indicator (lip) -1-. This equates
to the external "maximum" marking on the
battery case.
Note:
On batteries with black housings, obtain accurate
electrolyte level readings by illuminating inside of
cells with a flashlight.
Electrolyte level too low
Electrolyte level too high
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