New Beetle L4-2.0L (AVH) (2005)
Electrolyte level reading from charge indicator -arrow-.
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Green -> electrolyte level OK
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Colorless or yellow -> critically low electrolyte level. Top up with distilled water immediately
CAUTION: Do not use charge indicator to determine excessive electrolyte levels. Always check for excessive electrolyte levels visually.
Electrolyte level reading from min./max. marking on battery housing -arrow-.
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Electrolyte level must be above the minimum marking or just reach the maximum marking.
If no minimum and maximum markings are visible on the battery housing (either not molded-in or not visible due to installation location) or if the battery
housing is black, the sealing plugs must be removed. Then determine electrolyte level by viewing inside the battery cells.
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First remove plastic foil from cell caps, being sure not to disturb plastic safety warning label on battery.
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Unscrew cell caps -2-.
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Look into individual battery cells to determine electrolyte level.