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Vehicle battery and fuses
Vehicle battery
Functionality - Discharge protection
Possible causes of battery discharge
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Frequent short-distance trac.
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Low temperatures.
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Vehicle stationary for a long period of time.
System-related discharge protection measures
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Increasing the engine idling speed.
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Switching o certain consumers or limiting their
power.
Measures to be taken when vehicle stationary for
more than three weeks
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Disconnect the
terminal of the vehicle battery.
Checking and charging the vehicle battery
Checking the condition
The battery condition is checked by a specialist ga-
rage during servicing.
Checking the acid level
Applies to a vehicle battery with an acid level indica-
tor.
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Tap on the indicator
before testing, to clear
air bubbles.
Black colour - the acid level is OK.
Colourless or pale yellow colour - acid level is too
low, the battery must be replaced.
Requirements for the charging process
✓ Ignition switched o.
✓ Power consumers switched o.
Vehicle battery charging process
To charge the vehicle battery fully, set a charging
current of max. of 0.1 times the battery capacity.
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