Battery With Visual Indicator, Checking

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 ]. Inspecting

- Battery (A) with Visual Indicator, Checking, refer to=> [ 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).

Battery With Visual Indicator, Checking

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

The visual indicator provides information concerning the electrolyte level and the Battery (A) charge state.

There are two versions of Battery (A) with the visual indicator:

• Low maintenance

• Maintenance free

• As the charge indicator is located in a single cell, the indication is only valid for that cell. An exact assessment of battery condition should always be confirmed by performing battery test.

- To obtain an accurate reading, gently tap the charge indicator with a screwdriver handle or rock vehicle slightly.

By doing this, the air bubbles that occur normally during battery charging (even during vehicle operation) that adversely affect charge indicator reading will be displaced. Thereby, the color indicator of the visual indicator is more accurate.

• Air bubbles can form under the visual indicator, especially if a Battery (A) was recharged or if it was charged while driving. These bubbles may cause color indicator of the visual indicator to read inaccurately.

• The visual indicator can be installed at various locations on top of the Battery (A).

There are three possible color indications:

• Green: the Battery (A) is sufficiently charged.

• Black: the Battery (A) is only partially charged < 65% or discharged.

• No color or yellow: replace the Battery (A).

• Charge the Battery (A) with the ( VAS 5095 A) or (VAS 5900).