12-volt vehicle battery, ensure that your hands, arms and face in particular are protected from acid 
spillages. 
-volt vehicle battery. Electrolyte may spill out of the battery vents and cause 
chemical burns. 
-volt vehicle battery. 
Then consult a doctor immediately. 
lyte is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. 
Charging, replacing, disconnecting and connecting the 12-volt vehicle battery 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
If you suspect that the 12-volt vehicle battery is damaged or faulty, go to a qualified workshop and 
have the 12-volt vehicle battery checked. 
Charging the 12-volt vehicle battery 
The 12-volt vehicle battery should be charged by a qualified workshop, as the technology used in 
factory-fitted 12-volt vehicle batteries requires voltage-limited charging 
recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose. 
Replacing the 12-volt vehicle battery 
The 12-volt vehicle battery has been developed to suit the conditions of its installation location and 
has special safety features. If a 12-volt vehicle battery has to be replaced, find out about the 
electromagnetic compatibility, size and necessary maintenance, power and safety requirements for 
the new 12-volt vehicle battery at a Volkswagen dealership before purchase. The ventilation opening 
of the vehicle battery must always be on the negative terminal side: the ventilation opening on the 
positive terminal side must always be sealed. 
Only maintenance-free vehicle batteries compliant with the standards TL 825 06 and VW 7 50 73 
should be used. These standards must be dated October 2014 or later. 
Always have the 12-volt vehicle battery replaced by a qualified workshop, as the vehicle electronics 
must be adapted as part of the replacement process. Only qualified workshops have the technology 
required to carry out this adjustment correctly. Volkswagen recommends that the 12-volt vehicle 
battery is replaced by a Volkswagen dealership. 
Disconnecting the 12-volt vehicle battery 
Please observe the following if the 12-volt vehicle battery has to be disconnected from the electrical 
system in the vehicle: 
 
-theft 
alarm.