Midtronics Battery Charger

Midtronics Battery Charger

Only Volkswagen approved battery chargers may be used to charge batteries in Volkswagen vehicles. Only the Midtronics (INC 940) battery charger is used in the USA and Canada.

The Midtronics (MCR340V) battery charger combines battery charging with checking the state of charge and testing the battery.

The following charging and analysis procedures applied to all batteries, all battery installed locations (engine compartment or luggage compartment) and all battery use purposes (for the starter or for the second/comfort battery).

Always observe the following points:

• Safety precautions

• Preparation steps for set-up of Midtronics (MCR340V)

• Display menu

• Display button and LED

• Procedure in the operating instructions for Midtronics (MCR340V).

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

Keep open flame or sparks away from the batteries and do not smoke.

The Midtronics (MCR340V) battery charger must be switched off when connecting or disconnect the cables.

Do not remove the plugs while charging.

Overcharging sulfated batteries can cause an explosion.

Precision tools may not be kept in areas where batteries are charged. Chemical reactions can lead to corrosion.

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.

• Be sure to read the Operating Instructions that came with the Midtronics Inc-940 Batt. Charg. Stn. (INC 940).

• Charge the battery, refer to => [ Battery, Charging ] Battery, Charging.

• Midtronics Inc-940 Batt. Charg. Stn. (INC 940) troubleshooting, refer to => [ Troubleshooting ] Troubleshooting.