Fig. 188: Identifying AGM Battery
Introduction
In September 2002, the first so-called VRLA batteries, better known as AGM
batteries came into use. (VRLA
means V alve R egulated L ead A cid, i.e. lea
A vehicle battery is constructed for the installation location and the
individual power requirements of the
particular vehicle. These individual power requirements depend on the
motorization and dif
WARNING: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY !
Observe notes on POWER SUPPLY /on intelligent battery sensor (IBS).
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General information
Installation only possible in roof drip rail with
flaps. Further information is available from a dealer's
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Roof racks are available as special accessories.
Roof drip rail with flaps
The fixing points are located i
Observe procedure of REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read CONTENTS OF BODY, GENERAL.
Steel-aluminium composite construction is used on the vehicle.
Observe specific procedures for OPENING ADHESIVE BONDS, BONDING ALUMINIUM ON
STEEL,
and OPENING RIVETED JOINTS.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs.