Audi Q5: Battery Charger -VAS5095A-
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all warning messages and
safety precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Warnings and Safety Precautions".
In order to prevent damage to the Battery -A- or
vehicle, observe the battery type information. Refer to
→ Chapter "Battery Types".
WARNING
Do not check or charge a Battery -A- when the visual
indicator has "no color or is
bright yellow". Jump starting must not be used!
There is a risk of explosion during testing,
charging or jump starting.
These Batteries -A- must be replaced.
Note
- The charge current cannot be read on the Battery Charger
-VAS5095A-. The charge current must be measured externally with
a current probe (Test Instrument Set - Current Clamp - 100A
-VAS6356/4A-).
- Observe the Battery Charger -VAS5095A- Operating
Instructions.
- Battery Charger -VAS5095A- device description. Refer to
→ Chapter "Battery Charger -VAS5095A- Device Description".
- Charge the Battery -A-. Refer to
→ Chapter "Battery, Charging with Battery Charger -VAS5095A-".
- Severely discharged Battery -A-, charging. Refer to
→ Chapter "Severely Discharged Battery, Charging with Battery
Charger -VAS5095A-".
- Support mode. Refer to
→ Chapter "Battery Charger -VAS5095A- Support Mode".
- Buffer mode/maintenance charging. Refer to
→ Chapter "Battery Charger -VAS5095A- Maintenance Charging".
Battery Charger -VAS5095A- Device Description
The Battery Charger -VAS5095A- is designed to charge all 12
V Batteries -A- in the VW group.
The battery is charged without amperage or voltage surges.
Thereby the on-board electronics will not be affected. It is not
necessary to remove the Battery -A- from the vehicle or be
disconnected from the electrical system during charging.
Battery Charger -VAS5095A-
1 - ON/OFF-Switch (0 = OFF)
2 - Charge current display (I greater than 12 A)
3 - Battery -A- charge current display, partially charged
(greater than 90%)
4 - Maintenance charging, lights up green when the Battery -A-
is charged
5 - Interference indicator
6 - Support mode indicator
7 - Support mode/normal mode selector
switch
8 - Charge cable: red charging clamp (+), black charging clamp
(-)
9 - Battery type change switch (on
the bottom of the unit)

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WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all warning messages and
safety precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Warnings and Safety Precautions".
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Bat
General Information
The support mode provides the vehicle electrical system with
voltage when the Battery -A- is removed or disconnected.
For more information. Refer to the Battery Charger
-VAS5095A
WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all warning messages and
safety precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter "Warnings and Safety Precautions".
WARNING
Do not check or charge a Battery -A
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