Owner's manual

one tablespoon baking soda and one cup water. Rinse well with tap water and
dry off with clean shop towels. Coat the terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly. Be careful not to allow cleaning solution or tap water into a
conventional battery.
WARNING
Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in an
explosion and cause serious injury or death. When removing the battery,
always disconnect the negative (black) cable first. When reinstalling the
battery, always connect the negative (black) cable last.
BATTERY FLUID (CONVENTIONAL BATTERY)
A poorly maintained battery will
deteriorate rapidly. Check the battery
fluid level often. Maintain the fluid
level between the upper
q
and lower
level
w
marks.
Add only distilled water. Tap water
contains minerals that are harmful to
a battery.
BATTERY REMOVAL
WARNING
Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in an
explosion and cause serious injury or death. When removing the battery,
always disconnect the negative (black) cable first. When reinstalling the
battery, always connect the negative (black) cable last.
To remove the battery, do the following:
1. Remove the storage bin under the passenger seat to access the battery.
2. On conventional batteries, remove the battery vent tube.
3. Disconnect the black (-) battery cable first. Disconnect the red (+) battery
cable last.
4. Remove the battery hold-down strap.
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MAINTENANCE