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10 Maintenance and servicing
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CAUTION
The infotainment system's energy-saving
feature may not function correctly or at all,
and/or a message may be displayed if a
battery charger or jumper cables are not
connected properly.
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The negative terminal on the battery
must never be used to connect a
jumper cable or a battery charger.
Only the ground point on the chassis
may be used.
See Jump starting (p. 250) for an illustra-
tion and additional information.
WARNING
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Never expose the battery to open
flame or electric spark.
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Do not smoke near the battery.
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Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If
contact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medi-
cal help immediately if eyes are affec-
ted.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it
becomes discharged repeatedly.
Related information
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Battery – changing (p. 347)
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Battery – maintenance (p. 346)
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Battery – symbols (p. 345)
Battery – maintenance
Proper battery maintenance can help prolong
its service life.
Maintenance
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Use a screw driver to open the caps or
cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
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If necessary, add distilled water. The level
should never be above the indicator.
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The fluid level should be checked if the
battery has been recharged.
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After inspection, be sure the cap over
each battery cell or the cover is securely
in place.
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Check that the battery cables are cor-
rectly connected and properly tightened.
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Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running, or when the key is in
the ignition. This could damage the vehi-
cle's electrical system.
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The battery should be disconnected from
the vehicle when a battery charger is
used directly on the battery.
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To help keep the battery in good condi-
tion, the vehicle should be driven for at
least 15 minutes a week or connected to
a charger with an automatic charging
function.
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If the battery is fully discharged a number
of times, this may shorten its service life.
Keeping the battery fully charged helps
prolong its service life.
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