Battery Electrolyte Level, Checking

Maintenance Free Battery

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!

• Observe warning notes and safety precautions. Refer to => [ There is a risk of injury from the battery acid. ] Lead Acid Battery Warnings and Safety Precautions.

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

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

Battery Electrolyte Level, Checking

Procedure

Maintaining the correct electrolyte level in the battery is an important factor affecting the length of the battery's service life.

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

• Follow accident prevention regulations when working with battery acid. Refer to => [ There is a risk of injury from the
battery acid. ] Lead Acid Battery Warnings and Safety Precautions.

• Wear protective eyewear and clothing. Refer to => [ Protect against injury by using protective eyewear and clothing. ] Lead Acid Battery Warnings and Safety Precautions.

• If the electrolyte level is too low, the battery must be replaced. It must not be opened and distilled water must not be added.

Risk of explosion due to open flame, fire and smoking.

• Never handle open flame or burning cigarettes near batteries.

- If the "Min" and "Max" marks on the outside of the battery can be seen, inspect by sight.

• The electrolyte level must be above the "Min" mark but must only go as high as the "Max" mark.