Vehicle Battery - Skoda Roomster Owner's Manual

Changing
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 167.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture. Over time it therefore absorbs moisture from the
environment.
Excessive water in the brake fluid may be the cause of corrosion in the brake sys-
tem.
The water content lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid.
The brake fluid must comply with the following standards or specifications:
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VW 50114;
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FMVSS 116 DOT4.

Vehicle battery

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Open cover
Checking the electrolyte level
Operation in winter
Charging
Disconnecting or reconnecting
Replacing
Automatic load deactivation
Warning symbols on the vehicle battery
Symbol
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Always wear eye protection.
Battery acid is severely caustic. Always wear gloves and eye protec-
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tion.
Keep fire, sparks, open flames and lit cigarettes well clear of the ve-
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hicle battery.
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General Maintenance
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When charging the vehicle battery, a highly explosive gas mixture is
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produced.
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Keep children away from the vehicle battery.
WARNING
There is risk of injuries, poisoning, chemical burns, explosions or fire when
working on the battery and on the electrical system. It is essential to comply
with the generally applicable rules of safety as well as the warning instruc-
tions outlined below.
Keep children away from the vehicle battery.
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 Do not tilt the battery otherwise battery electrolyte may flow out of the bat-
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tery vent openings. Protect your eyes by wearing safety goggles or a face
shield – risk of blindness!
Always wear protective gloves, eye and skin protection when handling the
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vehicle battery.
The battery acid is strongly corrosive and must, therefore, be handled with
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the greatest of care.
Corrosive fumes in the air irritate the air passages and lead to conjunctivitis
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and inflammation of the air passages in the lungs.
Battery acid corrodes dental enamel and, if it comes into contact with the
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skin, causes deep wounds that take a long time to heal. Repeated contact
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with diluted acids causes skin diseases (inflammations, ulcers, slin cracks).
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If any battery acid comes into contact with your eyes, rinse the affected eye
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immediately with clean water for several minutes and consult a doctor imme-
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diately!
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Splashes of acid on your skin or clothes should be neutralised as soon as
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possible using soap suds and then rinsed with plenty of water. If you swallow
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battery acid, consult a doctor immediately!
WARNING
It is prohibited to work with naked flames or lights.
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It is prohibited to smoke or carry out any activities that produce sparks.
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Never use a damaged vehicle battery – risk of explosion!
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Never charge a frozen or thawed vehicle battery – risk of explosion and
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chemical burns!
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