Battery, Checking Charge Level
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NOTE:
Checking the batter is only permitted as part of the pre-delivery inspection.
| ODIS Service |
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| -- Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER, CONNECTING . |
| -- Switch on the ignition. |
| -- Perform the vehicle identification. |
| -- Enter the work order data or select "no work order". |
| -- Select the "control module" |
| -- Select "Data bus diagnostic interface". |
| -- Select "Control module OBD". |
| -- Select "Measured values". |
| -- Select "Battery charge for display". |
Charge the battery immediately if the value is ≤80 (80 % state of charge) or if the voltage display is ≤12.5 (resting voltage is 12.5 V).
If the value is ≤10 or the voltage display is ≤11.6, then mark the battery and make sure it starts by charging it immediately.
Replace a low battery before delivering the vehicle to the customer.