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 |
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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. Parking
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Please adhere to relevant legislation when stopping and
parking your vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
The actions should be carried out in the given order only.
Park the vehicle on a suitable surface .
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Volkswagen Touran Service Manual. Battery Test, Performing using Battery Tester -VAS6161-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Battery Tester -VAS6161-
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety
Precautions. Refer to
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