Battery Charger :VAS5900 SERVICE CHARGE: Notes
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Battery Charger:VAS5900
Risk of injury. Follow all warning messages and safety precautions. Refer to WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
"Service charging" is not permitted for VW vehicles, because voltage surges can damage the on-board electronics.
The Battery -A- must always be disconnected from the vehicle electrical system when using the "service charge" mode.
Do not check or charge a Battery -A- when the visual indicator has >>no color or is bright yellow<<. Jump starting must not be used!
There is a risk of explosion during testing, charging or jump starting.
These Batteries -A- must be replaced.
Always set the mode that corresponds to the Battery -A- during the charging process. Refer to the :VAS5900 Operating Instructions.
"Service Charging" is suitable for:
- Wet batteries having a visual indicator which allows charging (visual indicator black or green).
The "Service charge (SERV)" mode is only used with sulfated Batteries -A-. The Battery -A- with voltages greater than 14.4 V is charged. A partial removal of the sulfation layer can result from this. Check the visual indicator after charging, immediately before the Battery -A- is used. Refer to VISUAL INDICATOR COLOR DISPLAY, CHECKING .
The Battery -A- temperature must be at least 10 °C (50 °F).