Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- General Description
| Only Volkswagen approved chargers may be used to charge
batteries in Volkswagen vehicles. Only the Battery Tester
Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- charger is used in the USA and Canada. |
| The Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS- battery charger
combines battery charging with checking the charge level and
testing the battery. |
| The following charging and analysis procedures apply to all
batteries, all battery installed locations (engine compartment
or luggage compartment) and all battery designated usage (for
the starter or for the second/convenience battery). |
| Always follow the Safety Precautions, the instructions for
setting up the battery charger, the display menu/display
buttons, LEDs and the procedures in the Battery Tester Charger
Kit -GRX3000VAS- Operating Instructions. |
| Carefully read the Battery Tester Charger Kit -GRX3000VAS-
Operating Instructions. |
| Refer to Self Study Program - Vehicle Batteries for more
information. |
WARNING
| Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety
Precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“. |
| Keep open flame or sparks away from the batteries
and do not smoke. |
| The battery charger must be switched off whenever
connecting or disconnect the cable. |
| 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. |
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WARNING
| 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. |
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Requirements
WARNING
Batteries that have a light yellow visual indicator
do not have to be tested o ...
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General Information
The support mode provides the vehicle electrical system with
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For more information. Refer to Battery Charger -VAS5095A-
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Notes on tow-starting
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
Vehicles should not be tow-started wherever possible. Use jump leads
to start the engine instead .
For technical reasons, the following vehicles cannot be
tow-started:
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
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