Vehicle Without Active Transport Mode

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Battery Tester:VAS 6161

The battery is located under the luggage compartment cover.

Removal Procedures:

Vehicles without High-Voltage System:

-- Lift up the luggage compartment floor covering at the handle and fold forward.

-- If equipped, remove the pressure reservoir and set it to the side with the lines connected. Refer to AIR SUPPLY UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the vehicle tool kit.

-- Remove the battery terminal covers.

Vehicles with High-Voltage System:

-- Remove the auxiliary battery. Refer to AUXILIARY BATTERY A1, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the battery terminal cover.

Procedure :

-- Switch on the Battery Tester:VAS 6161 and select "new vehicle quality control test".

-- Measure the voltage between the battery terminal clamps with the Battery Tester:VAS 6161 .

-- The following actions are derived from the test result:

Battery tester display:	Action:
"Battery good"	No further measure necessary.
"Immediately fully charge."	Charging the battery. Refer to BATTERY A, CHARGING .
"Battery defective"	Charge the battery and attach the "faulty battery" mirror hanging tag. Refer to BATTERY A, CHARGING

-- Enter the charge level on the Maintenance Table.

NOTE:

When using the Battery Tester:VAS 6161 it must be ensured that the most current software is being used.

If when measuring the charge level (SOC) with the Battery Tester:VAS 6161 is not possible measure the battery voltage. Refer to BATTERY VOLTAGE, MEASURING .