General Information
There is a risk of injury.
Read and follow the Safety Precautions when working with batteries. Refer to WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Dispose of electrolyte (sulfuric acid/water mixture) safely. Electrolyte must be taken to approved locations that accept it. Follow local disposal ordinances.
Do not check gas batteries. Danger of explosion.
Batteries that have a light yellow visual indicator do not have to be tested or charged. Jump starting must not be used!
There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting.
These batteries must be replaced.
To prevent damaging the battery or the vehicle, pay attention to the battery type and notes. Refer to BATTERY .
Only Volkswagen approved battery testers may be used to test batteries in Volkswagen vehicles. Use the Midtronics Battery Tester:MCR340VKT in the USA and Canada.
Read the safety precautions, set- up and operating instructions that come with the Midtronics Battery Tester:MCR340VKT and follow them exactly.
Refer to Self Study Program; Vehicle Batteries for more information.
The following charging and analysis procedures apply to all batteries, all battery installed locations (engine compartment or luggage compartment) and all battery purposes (for the starter or for the second/convenience battery).
Always follow the Safety Precautions, the instructions for setting up the battery tester, the display menu/display buttons, LEDs and the procedures in the MCR340V Operating Instructions.
Always read all information, notes and instructions for testing batteries.