Operation Manual

Battery
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-15
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1. Install the battery upper cover (A) onto
the battery, and then push the plastic nuts
(B) in the direction shown by the arrows
to secure the cover.
2. To install the air duct, perform the
removal steps in reverse.
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The electrolyte level must be between the
limits shown on the outside of the battery. Fill
it with distilled water as needed. The inside of
the battery is divided into several compart-
ments. Take the cap off of each compartment
and fill to the mark.
Do not fill above the top line because a spill
during driving could cause damage.
NOTE
 Be careful not to lose the removed plastic
nuts.
To install
NOTE
 Be sure to install the plastic nuts in the cor-
rect direction.
 Make sure that the battery upper cover is
installed securely.
CAUTION
 Be sure to install the battery upper cover.
Otherwise, the battery electrolyte may spill
and cause a malfunction.
 When installing the battery upper cover,
plastic nuts, and air duct, do not touch the
cooling fan or other moving parts in the
engine compartment. Be especially careful
that the cables, your clothing or hair, etc., do
not get caught in the cooling fan or other
moving parts.
Checking battery electrolyte
level
WARNING
 If the battery goes flat, be sure to check
the battery electrolyte level before con-
necting booster cables.
 After checking the battery electrolyte
level, make sure the caps are fitted
securely.
 If any of the caps has a loose fit, replace
the battery.
Except for vehicles with turbocharger
Vehicles with turbocharger