Skoda OCTAVIA - 05-2005 Manuale Utente
Inspecting and Replenishing
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Using the system
Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
– You can now plug the mains cable of the charger into the
power socket and switch on the charger.
– When charging is completed: switch the charger off and
unplug the mains cable from the power socket.
– Only then should you disconnect the terminal clamps of the
charger.
– Reconnect the cables to the battery (first of all “positive”, then
“negative”).
It is not normally necessary to disconnect the cables of the battery if you
recharge the battery using low amperages (as for example from a mini-
charger). Please also refer to the instructions from the charger manufac-
turer.
recharge the battery using low amperages (as for example from a mini-
charger). Please also refer to the instructions from the charger manufac-
turer.
A charging current of 0.1 of the total battery capacity (or lower) is that
which should be used until full charging is achieved.
which should be used until full charging is achieved.
It is, however, necessary to disconnect both cables before charging the
battery with high amperages, so-called “quick-charging”.
battery with high amperages, so-called “quick-charging”.
“Quick-charging” a battery is dangerous
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in “Working on the battery”
on page 258. It requires a special charger and appropriate knowledge. We
therefore recommend that you have your battery quick-charged only by
your Škoda dealer.
therefore recommend that you have your battery quick-charged only by
your Škoda dealer.
A discharged battery may already freeze at temperatures just below 0°C
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. We recommend that you no longer use a battery which has thawed
out because the casing of the battery may be cracked through the forma-
tion of ice and this would allow battery electrolyte to flow out.
tion of ice and this would allow battery electrolyte to flow out.
The vent plugs of the battery should not be opened for charging.
WARNING
Never charge a frozen or thawed battery - risk of explosion and
caustic burns. Replace a frozen battery.
caustic burns. Replace a frozen battery.
Disconnecting and reconnecting the battery
On disconnecting and reconnecting the battery the following functions are
initially deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free:
initially deactivated or are no longer able to operate fault-free:
We recommend having the vehicle checked by a Škoda dealer to ensure
full functionality of all electrical systems.
full functionality of all electrical systems.
Replacing the battery
You should only replace a battery with a new battery of the same capacity,
voltage (12 V), amperage and of the same size. Škoda dealers have a
range of suitable batteries available.
voltage (12 V), amperage and of the same size. Škoda dealers have a
range of suitable batteries available.
Operation
Operating measure
Electrical power window (operational
faults)
faults)
⇒ page 59
Enter radio code number
see Radio Operating Instruc-
tions
tions
Set hours
⇒ page 17
Data in the multi-functional indicator* are
deleted.
deleted.
⇒ page 18
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