Battery with Visual Indicator Three-Color Display, through 03.08, Checking

Battery with Visual Indicator Three-Color Display, through 03.08, Checking

CAUTION!
Risk of injury. Observe warning notes and safety precautions => [ Dangers When Working with Batteries ] Dangers When Working with Batteries!

Visual Indicator General Information

The visual indicator provides information concerning the electrolyte level and the battery state of charge.

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 was recharged or if it was charged while driving. These bubbles may cause the visual indicator to read inaccurately.

• 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 => [ Battery Tester VAS 6161 ] Battery Tester VAS 6161 or => [ Midtronics Battery Tester, USA and Canada Only ] Midtronics Battery Tester, USA and Canada Only.

• The visual indicator can be installed at various locations on top of the battery.

There are three possible color indications

• Green: the battery is sufficiently charged.

• Black: the battery is partially charged, the state of charge is less than 65% or discharged.

• No color or bright yellow: The electrolyte level is too low. Replace the battery.

CAUTION!
Do not check or charge a battery when the visual indicator has no color or is bright yellow. Jump starting must not be used!

There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting.

The battery must be replaced.