New Beetle L4-2.0L (AVH) (2005)
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Only use distilled water to top-up batteries. This prevents electrolyte impurities which cause self discharging.
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DO NOT overfill the battery
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Overfilled batteries can boil over.
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Too little electrolyte reduces the service life of the battery.
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Use use of genuine VW battery cell caps ensures the different battery cover systems are sealed correctly. Only use genuine cell caps of the
same construction if lost or damaged. All cell caps must be equipped with an O-ring seal.
NOTE: If it becomes necessary to top up the battery with distilled water, always perform a load test afterwards.
Electrolyte level too high
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed
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Commercially available hydrometer
WARNING:
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Refer to Warnings and Safety Measures.
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If electrolyte level is too high, electrolyte (sulfuric acid/water mixture) may leak out and damage the surrounding area, i.e.: plenum
and engine compartment.
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Excess electrolyte MUST be extracted using a hydrometer
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Dispose of electrolyte (sulfuric acid) properly! Waste electrolyte must only be disposed of in appropriate waste disposal sites. Refer to
local regulations pertaining to electrolyte disposal.
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Remove cell caps from cells with excess electrolyte.
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Extract excess electrolyte using hydrometer until electrolyte level is lowered to internal level indicator -1- or external maximum marking.
CAUTION: Use use of genuine VW battery cell caps ensures the different battery cover systems are sealed correctly. Only use genuine cell caps
of the same construction if lost or damaged. All cell caps must be equipped with an O-ring seal.