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CAUTION
Never disconnect vehicle batteries or connect them with each other with the ig-
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nition switched on or the engine running, since otherwise the electrical system or
electronic components will be damaged.
Do not expose the vehicle battery to direct sunlight for extended periods of
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time, because UV radiation may damage the battery housing.
Protect the vehicle from frost during longer periods of non-use so that the vehi-
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cle battery does not "freeze" and hence will be destroyed.
Checking the battery electrolyte level
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 109.
We recommend you have the electrolyte level checked by a specialist garage from
time to time, especially in the following cases.
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High outside temperatures.
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Long daily drives.
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After each charge
» page
110, Charging a vehicle battery.
On vehicles with a vehicle battery fitted with a colour indicator, the so-called
magic eye, the electrolyte level can be determined by looking at the change in
colour.
Air bubbles can influence the colour of the indicator. For this reason carefully
knock on the indicator before carrying out the check.
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Black colour - electrolyte level is correct.
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Colourless or light yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must be
replaced.
WARNING
Work on the vehicle battery may cause severe chemical burns, explosions or
electric shocks.
Always wear eye protection and gloves.
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Battery acid is very aggressive. You may chemically burn the skin and cause
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blindness upon contact with the eyes. When handling the vehicle battery, pro-
tect especially your hands, arms and face from acid splashes.
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General Maintenance
WARNING (Continued)
Never tilt the vehicle battery. Acid could leak from the venting openings,
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causing chemical burns.
Never open a vehicle battery.
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If acid splashes on skin or in the eyes, rinse the affected area immediately
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with cold water for several minutes. Then consult a doctor immediately.
If acid was swallowed, seek immediate medical attention.
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Charging a vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 109.
Charging the vehicle battery should be carried out by a specialist garage, because
the technology of the factory-installed vehicle battery requires a voltage-limited
charging method
» page 111,
recommends a ŠKODA Partner for this purpose.
Disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 109.
Disconnecting the vehicle battery
If the vehicle battery needs to be disconnected from the electrical system in the
vehicle, observe the following.
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Switch off all electrical loads and turn off the ignition.
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First disconnect the negative cable and then disconnect the positive ca-
ble
» page 111,
in chapter Automatic load deactivation.
Connecting the vehicle battery
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Before reconnecting the vehicle battery, switch off all electrical loads and
switch off the ignition.
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First reconnect the positive cable, then reconnect the negative ca-
ble
» page 111,
in chapter Automatic load deactivation.
After connecting the vehicle battery and switching on the ignition, various indica-
tor lights may illuminate. They will extinguish after driving a short distance at ap-
prox. 9 – 12 mph (15 – 20 km/h). If the indicator lights continue to illuminate, visit a
specialist garage and have the vehicle checked.
in chapter Automatic load deactivation. ŠKODA
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