Inspecting

Battery, Checking

CAUTION!
Risk of injury. Observe warning notes and safety precautions, refer to => [ Warnings and Safety Precautions ] Battery A!

CAUTION!
In order to prevent damage to the Battery (A) or vehicle, observe battery type descriptions and notes, refer to => [ Battery Types ] Battery Types.

Perform battery checks in the following sequence:

- Visual check, refer to => [ Inspecting ].

- Battery (A) with Visual Indicator, Checking, refer to=> [ Battery With Visual Indicator, Checking ] Battery With Visual Indicator, Checking and Maintenance-Free Battery (A), Checking, refer to => [ Low-Maintenance Battery A, Checking ]. Low-Maintenance Battery A, Checking

- Battery (A) no load voltage, testing, refer to => [ Battery Resting Voltage, Checking ]. Battery Resting Voltage, Checking

- Battery load test with (VAS 5097 A).

Inspecting

CAUTION!
Risk of injury. Observe warning notes and safety precautions, refer to => [ Warnings and Safety Precautions ] Battery A!

Prior to performing any measurements or tests, perform a visual inspection of the battery condition, battery terminals and secure mounting of Battery (A).

CAUTION!
• An improperly secured Battery (A) can lead to damage.

• Excessive vibration due to an improperly secured battery will reduce the battery service life, and the battery hold-down bracket could damage the battery housing and lead to electrolyte leakage.

• Make sure the Battery (A) is mounted securely. Tighten the bolt to the tightening specification if necessary. Refer to => [ Battery A ] Removal and Replacement.

• If the Battery (A) case is damaged. Acid can leak out if the case is damaged. Battery acid that has leaked out can cause sever damage to the vehicle. Acid that has leaked onto any part of the vehicle should be immediately treated with acid neutralizer or soap solution.

• If the battery terminals (battery wiring connections) are damaged. If battery terminals are damaged, contact with battery terminals clamps cannot be guaranteed. When connecting the battery terminal clamps, make sure they are tightened to the specifications given in this repair information. If the battery post clamps are not correctly installed and secured, the wiring may burn. Substantial malfunctions to the electrical system are a consequence. Safe operation of the vehicle can no longer be guaranteed.