Skoda YETI - 11-2009 Owner's Manual page 214

– You can now plug the mains cable of the charger into the power socket and switch
on the charger.
– When charging is completed: switch the charger off and unplug the mains cable
from the power socket.
– Only then should you disconnect the terminal clamps of the charger.
– Reconnect the cables to the battery (first of all "positive", then "negative").
It is not normally necessary to disconnect the cables of the battery if you recharge the
battery using low amperages (as for example from a mini-charger). Please also refer
to the instructions from the charger manufacturer.
A charging current of 0.1 of the total battery capacity (or lower) is that which should be
used until full charging is achieved.
It is, however, necessary to disconnect both cables before charging the battery with
high amperages, so-called "quick-charging".
"Quick-charging" a battery is dangerous ⇒
page 210. It requires a special charger and appropriate knowledge. We therefore
recommend that you have your battery quick-charged only by your Škoda Service
Partner.
A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0°C ⇒
recommend that you no longer use a battery which has thawed out because the casing
of the battery may be cracked through the formation of ice and this would allow
battery electrolyte to flow out.
The vent plugs of the battery should not be opened for charging.
WARNING
Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and caustic burns.
Replace a frozen battery.
•
Never charge a battery which has a too low electrolyte level - risk of explo-
sion and caustic burns.
Using the system Safety
in "Working on the battery" on
. We
Driving Tips
Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery
On disconnecting and reconnecting the battery the following functions are initially
deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free.
Operation
Electrical power window (operational faults)
Enter radio code number
Set hours
Data in the multi-functional indicator* are
deleted.
We recommend having the vehicle checked by a specialist garage to ensure full func-
tionality of all electrical systems.
Replacing the battery
You should only replace a battery with a new battery of the same capacity, voltage (12
V), amperage and of the same size. Specialist garages have a range of suitable batteries
available.
For the sake of the environment
•
Batteries contain poisonous substances such as sulphuric acid and lead. They must
be disposed of in accordance with local environmental protection regulations and on
no account as domestic waste.
•
In view of the problems involved with its proper disposal, we recommend having
the battery replaced by a specialist garage.
General Maintenance Breakdown assistance
Inspecting and replenishing
Operating measure
⇒ page 50
see Radio Operating Instructions
⇒ page 20
⇒ page 20
Technical Data
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