Instruction book Audi Q7 Version year 2010
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 Audi Q7   General maintenance   Checking and topping up fluids  Battery
Terminals for charging the battery are fitted in the engine compartment.
Note the warnings WARNING! and WARNING!.
Switch off all electrical equipment. Remove the ignition key.
Open the bonnet Link.
Open the red cap on the positive terminal Fig. 1.
Connect the charger cables as specified to the jump-start terminals (terminal with red cap = "positive", terminal with hexagon = "negative").
Now connect the battery charger to the mains and switch on.
After charging the battery: switch off the battery charger and disconnect the mains cable.
Now disconnect the charger cables.
Refit the red cap onto the positive terminal.
Close the bonnet Link.
When it is discharged the battery can freeze at temperatures around 0°C. A frozen battery must be thawed before charging WARNING!. However, it is advisable to replace the battery if it has frozen, because the ice can crack the battery casing and allow the battery acid to escape.
Charging the battery
Only use battery chargers with a maximum charge voltage of 14.8 V (the battery cables do not have to be disconnected). The battery must not be opened while you are charging it.
Important: Before you charge the battery make sure you read the manufacturer's instructions for using the battery charger.
WARNING!
Always replace a frozen battery. Never recharge it - risk of explosion!
Note
Use only the terminals in the engine compartment to charge the battery.

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