Car battery

The battery is located in the engine compartment.

If the battery fails, you can start the engine with another battery (see chapter "Work performed by the owner of the car").

Attention: When working with the battery, the following safety instructions and instructions must be observed:

Wear safety goggles. Do not allow particles containing acid or lead to come into contact with eyes, skin, or clothing.

Battery electrolyte (sulfuric acid) very aggressive. Wear protective goggles and gloves. Do not turn the battery upside down as electrolyte may leak out of the vents. If acid splashes into the eye, rinse immediately with clean water for several minutes; after that, you should consult a doctor. Neutralize acid that has come into contact with skin or clothing with soapy water and rinse with plenty of water. If you have swallowed acid, seek medical attention immediately.

Keep acid and battery away from children.

When charging a battery, an explosive mixture of hydrogen and air is formed (explosive gas).

Open flames and any sparks near the rechargeable battery are unacceptable. Avoid sparks when working with wires and electrical appliances, as well as short circuits; never short the battery terminals together to check the level of its charge.


Before doing any work on electrical equipment, the negative cable must be disconnected from the battery. To change light bulbs, just turn them off.

When removing the battery, first disconnect the negative and then the positive cable.

The battery must not be disconnected while the engine is running, as this may damage electronic devices and electrical equipment.

When connecting the battery, connect the positive lead first and then the negative lead. Never misconnect wires (polarity reversal) - it threatens with a fire and failure of electrical equipment!

To protect the plastic housing from overheating, do not expose the battery to direct sunlight.

Checking the electrolyte level

A modern battery requires virtually no maintenance. However, at high temperatures, it is recommended to periodically check the electrolyte level, which should be between the minimum and maximum marks located on the long sides of the case.

If the electrolyte level has dropped below the minimum mark, it is necessary to add distilled water to the corresponding cells of the battery to the maximum mark.

It is recommended to check and adjust the electrolyte level at service stations.

Operation in winter conditions

The battery experiences a particularly strong load in winter. In addition, at low temperatures, it is able to give up only a part of its charge compared to normal temperature. Therefore, we recommend having the battery checked at a service station before the start of the cold season and, if necessary, recharge it.

Accumulator charging

When charging with low current (e.g. household charger) It is not necessary to disconnect the connecting wires of the vehicle's on-board network. In any case, the instructions of the manufacturer of the charger must be followed.

Before boost charging, i.e. high current charging, disconnect both wires of the vehicle power supply.

The following instructions must be observed:

• Do not open battery caps while charging.
• In a discharged battery, the electrolyte can freeze already at -10°C, so the battery must be warmed up before accelerated charging, otherwise it may explode.
• You can turn on the charger in the network only after the clamps of the charger are connected to the battery terminals: positive (usually red) - to the positive terminal of the battery, negative (usually black) - to the negative terminal.
• After charging is completed, reconnect the battery correctly to the vehicle's electrical system.

Battery replacement

If the battery needs to be replaced, the new battery must have the same voltage rating (12 V), as well as the capacity and maximum starting current, as before. You can buy it at a Volkswagen service station.

Due to the problem of battery disposal, it is best to have it replaced at a service station. Since batteries contain sulfuric acid and lead, they should not be disposed of with normal waste.