61 20 005 Testing battery with battery tester

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IMPORTANT: Check is not permissible for AGM and lithium ion batteries!
Check does not apply to F-series!

WARNING: Observe SAFETY INFORMATION on the 12 V battery.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel.

Procedure:

Turn off ignition and close doors
Connect battery tester directly to battery terminals
Select Battery test and confirm
Enter vehicle identification number
Enter battery data
Carry out battery test

Fig 1: Connecting Battery Tester To Battery Terminals
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