Skoda YETI - 11-2009 Owner's Manual page 212

WARNING (continued)
cable (-) on the battery. If you wish to replace a bulb it is sufficient to switch off
the appropriate light.
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Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic
burns! Replace a frozen battery.
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Never use a battery which is damaged - risk of explosion! Immediately
replace a damaged battery.
Caution
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You must only disconnect the battery if the ignition is switched off, otherwise the
electrical system (electronic components) of the vehicle may be damaged. When
disconnecting the battery from the electrical system of the vehicle, first disconnect the
negative terminal (-) of the battery. Then disconnect the positive terminal (+).
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When reconnecting the battery, first connect the positive terminal (+) and only
then the negative terminal (-) of the battery. You must on no account connect the
cables wrongly - risk of a cable fire.
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Ensure that battery acid does not come into contact with the vehicle body other-
wise damage could occur to the paintwork.
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Do not place the battery in direct daylight in order to protect the battery housing
from the effects of ultra-violet light.
For the sake of the environment
A removed battery is a special type of waste which is harmful to the environment -
contact your specialist garage regarding disposing of the battery.
Note
Please also refer to the guidelines ⇒ page 213, also after connecting the battery.
Using the system Safety
Battery with a two-tone indicator
An indicator for the electrolyte level, the so-called magic eye
the top of the battery. The indicator changes its colour in line with the electrolyte level
in the battery.
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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replaced.
Batteries, which are more than 5 years old, must be replaced. We recommend you
have the battery checked or replaced by a specialist garage.
If the vehicle has not been driven for more than 3 to 4 weeks, the battery will discharge
because certain electrical components consume electricity (e.g. control units) also in
idle state. You can prevent the discharging of the battery by disconnecting the negative
terminal or charging the battery constantly with a very low charging current. Please
also refer to the notes when working on the battery ⇒ page 210.
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with a code which always begins with 5K0. The exact marking can be e.g.
5K0 915 105 D.
Driving Tips General Maintenance
Black colour - electrolyte level is correct.
Colourless or light yellow colour - electrolyte level too low, the battery must be
Caution
Note
Batteries with two-tone indicator, which are mounted as of factory, are marked
Breakdown assistance
Inspecting and replenishing
Fig. 176 The battery: Show
⇒ fig.
176, is located on
Technical Data
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