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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8S18-EA-03I
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Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
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Keep it securely mounted.
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Keep the top clean and dry.
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Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
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Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
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If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.
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Inspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a
week. If it’s low, remove the cap and add
enough distilled water to bring the level
between the upper and lower level
(illustration).
Don’t overfill.
Examine the specific gravity of the
electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially
during cold weather. If it’s low, recharge
the battery.
NOTE
Remove the battery cover before
performing battery maintenance.
Battery cover
Upper level
Lower level
J48C_8S18-EA-03I_Edition1.book Page 30 Wednesday, August 6, 2003 8:51 AM
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