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:
Overview of fitting locations – lights in dash panel
Note
The illustration shows fitting locations for LHD vehicles. Fitting
locations for RHD vehicles are similar.
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Front passenger side airbag deactivated warning lamp -K145-
The front passenger side airbag deactivated warning ...
Removing and installing connecting Bowden cable
Removing
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Remove backrest cover and backrest padding
→ Chapter.
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Swing mounting bracket for backrest release mechanism
-1- upwards as far as ...
Brake test
General information
The drive is provided by the test rig.
For the test, ensure for vehicles with a manual gearbox that
the gear lever is in neutral, and for vehicles with an automatic
gearbox that the select ...
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Dangers when handling vehicle batteries
Working on airbag system