Maintenance Charging With Solar Panel (VAS 6102 A)

Maintenance Charging With Solar Panel (VAS 6102 A)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Solar Panel (VAS 6102 A)

• The solar panel (VAS 6102 A) supports the vehicle electrical system and prevents the battery from self-discharging.

• All chargeable batteries can be charged by the solar panel.

• The solar panel is connected at the diagnostic connection inside the vehicle. A battery charger may not be connected to the diagnostic connection.

Procedure






• For more information regarding the solar panel (VAS 6102 A) refer to the Owner's Manual that came with (VAS 6102 A).

- Secure the solar panel (VAS 6102 A) on the interior rearview mirror - 1 -.

- Lay the bottom of the solar panel on the instrument panel - 2 -.

• The whole solar panel (VAS 6102 A) may not lie on the instrument panel. Only the bottom edge may be used for support. If it touches completely, the color of the instrument panel could change.

- Pull the securing string together so that the solar panel is close to the windshield.

- Connect the solar panel to the diagnostic connection - arrow -.






• The green LED in the solar panel frame displays the function: The brighter the LED, the higher the charging current. It is not possible to overcharge the battery due to the integrated electronics.