Battery: Connecting Stationary Battery Charging Unit (Min. 30A, Charging Voltage Max. 14.8 V On Iv Characteristic Curve) - Audi R8 2015 Maintenance Manual

Colour of magic eye:
Black or green
Colourless or light yellow
Install in reverse sequence.
Note
The magic eye is also referred to as an ALI (acid level indica‐
♦
tor).
The magic eye is only for use in determining the electrolyte
♦
level.
During battery charging or vehicle operation, air bubbles can
♦
form underneath the magic eye which could falsify the colour
display. Tap magic eye lightly to release any bubbles.
3.8 Battery: connecting stationary battery
charging unit (min. 30A, charging volt‐
age max. 14.8 V on IV characteristic
curve)
WARNING
Risk of injury if battery terminal clamps are connected incor‐
rectly.
♦ Connect positive battery terminal clamp first, then connect
negative battery terminal clamp.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Battery charger - VAS 5906-
Only applies to vehicles intended for display.
Requirements:
• Ignition switched off.
Measure:
Electrolyte level OK: No further measures necessary
Electrolyte level too low: Battery must be renewed
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