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).
N
Reshaping or heating extruded sections and cast parts is not
permitted!
Failure to comply with this requirement would have the following
results:
In the case of reshaping, weld seams (E52) or glued connections (E60, E61,
E63, E64) tear in the
surrounding area.
In the case of reshaping, t