Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety markings on battery
| Safety markings on battery |
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Fires, sparks, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when
handling batteries. Avoid sparks as well as electrostatic
discharge when working with cables and electrical units. Avoid
short circuits. Therefore never lay a tool on a battery. |
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Wear eye protection before commencing work on battery. |
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Keep children away from acid and batteries. |
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Disposal: old batteries are classed as hazardous waste. They
may only be disposed of through a suitable collection centre and
only in accordance with respective legislation. |
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Never dispose of old batteries in household waste system! |
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There is a danger of an explosion when working with
batteries. A highly explosive gas is produced when batteries are
charged. |
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Always follow instructions on battery, in ELSA "Electrical
System, General Information" and in owner's manual. |
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Battery acid is very caustic; therefore wear eye protection
and gloves when working with batteries. Do not tilt battery.
Acid can leak out of the gas vents of some batteries. |
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Recognition and avoidance of dangers
Batteries can be dangerous. These dangers can be avoided
when the warnings on the battery, in the operating manu ...
WARNING
When work is performed on the airbag system
(pyrotechnical components, airbag control unit -J234-,
wiring) ...
Other materials:
Description of battery charger -VAS 5095 A-
The battery charger -VAS 5095- is suitable for charging all
12V batteries supplied by Volkswagen.
The battery charger charges without peaks in amperage or
voltage. This will not adversely effect the onboard electronics.
The battery can r ...
Other stowage compartments
Fig. 117 In the luggage compartment: side
compartment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Stowage areas in the luggage compartment
Additional stowage compartments are located in the sides of the luggage compartment.
The side walls can be removed by pull ...
Introduction
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Dangers when handling vehicle batteries
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