Battery with Visual Indicator Two-Color Display, from 04.08, Checking

Battery with Visual Indicator Two-Color Display, from 04.08, 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

This battery does not have the green color display to show the state of charge. Only black or no color or bright yellow are used.

The visual indicator indicates the battery electrolyte level.

The battery state of charge can no longer be read using the visual indicator. It is necessary to perform a battery load test. Refer to => [ Battery Tester VAS 6161 ] Battery Tester VAS 6161 or => [ Midtronics Battery Tester, USA and Canada Only ] Midtronics Battery Tester, USA and Canada Only.

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.

Two color displays are possible

• Black: electrolyte level OK

• No color/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.