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Checking the Electrolyte Level of the 12-volt Vehicle Battery
Checking the Electrolyte Level of the 12- volt Vehicle BatteryThe electrolyte level of the 12- volt vehicle battery should be checked regularly in high- mileage vehicles, in hot regions and in older 12- volt vehicle batteries. The 12- volt vehicle battery is otherwise maintenance- free.
Location of 12-volt vehicle battery
The 12- volt vehicle battery is located in the bonnet space.
Checking the electrolyte level
Checking the electrolyte levelThe main fuse box on the 12- volt vehicle battery might needs to be removed to check the electrolyte level of the 12- volt vehicle battery. An additional tool that is not included in the vehicle toolkit is required for this purpose.
Always have the electrolyte level of the 12- volt vehicle battery checked by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends contact with an ID. UNYX Service Center.
Ultraviolet radiation can damage the battery housing.
- Do not expose the 12-volt vehicle battery to direct sunlight for an extended period.
! NOTICEThe 12- volt vehicle battery can freeze and be destroyed as a result.- Protect the 12- volt vehicle battery against frost if the vehicle is left standing for extended periods.
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When you activate the vehicle's drive system after the 12- volt vehicle battery has been totally discharged, replaced or after a successful jump start, you may find that system settings (time, date, personal convenience settings and programming) have been changed or deleted. Check and correct the settings once the 12- volt vehicle battery has recharged sufficiently.