Fig. 179 In the engine compartment: removing the battery cover
Fig. 180 Engine compartment: pushing up the vehicle battery sleeve
The electrolyte level of the vehicle battery should be checked regularly in high-mileage vehicles, in hot countries and in older vehicle batteries. The vehicle battery is otherwise maintenance free.
Vehicles with a start/stop system ( ) are fitted with special vehicle batteries. For technical reasons, it might not be possible to check the electrolyte level in these vehicle batteries.
Preparation
Opening the battery cover
Depending on the engine fitted to the vehicle, the vehicle battery covers have a different design:
Checking the electrolyte level
Colour display | Action |
---|---|
Light yellow or without colour | The electrolyte level of the vehicle is too low. The vehicle battery should be checked and replaced by a qualified workshop if necessary. |
Black | The electrolyte level of the vehicle battery is correct. |
WARNING
Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Driving
a loaded vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings For good vehicle handling when driving
a loaded vehicle, please observe the following:
Stow all items of luggage securely .
Accelerate carefully and gently.
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First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Loads can be attached securely only
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The roof load limit re ...