Battery, Visual Inspection

Maintenance-Free Batteries

Only maintenance-free batteries conforming to standards "TL82506 " (as of December 1997) and "VW75073" (as of August 2001) may be installed.

CAUTION!
Risk of injury due to contact with battery acid!

• Prior to handling or servicing batteries, read, understand and observe the Warnings and Safety Measures => [ There is a risk of injury from the battery
acid. ] Battery.

Risk of explosion due to the explosive gas that forms during battery charging.

• Observe warning notes and safety precautions => [ Risk of explosion due to the explosive gas
that forms during battery charging. ] Battery.

Battery, Visual Inspection

- Before performing extensive measurements, inspect visually.

• External battery condition;

• Battery connections;

• Secure battery seating.

CAUTION!
Risk of explosion, inadequate crash safety, risk of corrosion, shortened service life.

• A lose battery retaining bracket can damage the battery housing and allow battery acid to leak.

• A battery that is mounted incorrectly can sustain vibration damage resulting in damage to the battery plates.

• Tighten retaining bracket bolt.

Risk of malfunction in the electrical system or wiring burn.

• Wiring connection contact is not guaranteed if the battery terminals are damaged or the battery clamps are loose. Check the condition of the battery terminals; battery terminal clamp and auxiliary clamp tightening torque => Starting and Charging Starting and Charging.