Midtronics Battery Charger

Midtronics Battery Charger

Only Volkswagen approved battery chargers may be used to charge batteries in Volkswagen vehicles. Only the Midtronics (INC 940) battery charger is used in the USA and Canada.

The Midtronics (MCR340V) battery charger combines battery charging with checking the state of charge and testing the battery.

The following charging and analysis procedures applied to all batteries, all battery installed locations (engine compartment or luggage compartment) and all battery use purposes (for the starter or for the second/comfort battery).

- Always follow the Safety Precautions and the set-up instructions for the Midtronics INC 940, and read the Operating Instructions for the Midtronics (MCR340V) to understand the display menu, the display buttons and LED's.

- Carefully read the Midtronics (MCR340V) Operating Instructions.

Refer to 234Vehicle Batteries for more information.

CAUTION!
Risk of injury. Observe warning notes and safety precautions => [ Dangers When Working with Batteries ] Dangers When Working with Batteries!

CAUTION!
Keep open flame or sparks away from the batteries and do not smoke.

The Midtronics (MCR340V) battery charger must be switched off when connecting or disconnect the cables.

Do not remove the plugs while charging.

Overcharging sulfated batteries can cause an explosion.

Precision tools may not be kept in areas where batteries are charged. Chemical reactions can lead to corrosion.

CAUTION!
Do not check or charge a battery 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.

The battery must be replaced.