Battery Safety Label

Safety Label on the Battery -A-

Fig 1: Battery Safety Label

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

1. When handling and working on the Battery -A-, fire, sparks, open flame and smoking are prohibited. Avoid generating sparks when working with cables and electrical devices and from electrostatic discharge. Avoid short circuits. For this reason, tools must not be placed on the Battery -A-.
2. Wear protective eyewear when working on the Battery -A-.
3. Always keep acid and Batteries -A- out of the reach of children.
4. Disposal: old batteries are hazardous waste and require special disposal. They may only be disposed of at a suitable collection facility and only according to the legal regulations.
5. Do not dispose of old batteries in household waste.
6. There is a risk of explosion when handling Batteries -A-. Charging the Battery -A- produces a highly explosive gas mixture.
7. Always follow instructions for the Battery -A- in the Parts Information and the Owner's Manual.
8. Danger of burns: battery acid is severely corrosive, therefore protective gloves and eyewear must be worn when working on the Battery -A-. The Battery -A- must not be tipped because acid may spill from the ventilation openings.