Maintenance
For best battery service
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- For batteries marked with
UPPER and LOWER
OBC3090024
śꢀ Keep the battery securely mounted.
śꢀ Keep the battery top clean and dry.
OHYK077011
śꢀ Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with
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śꢀ Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
śꢀ If the vehicle is not going to be used
for an extended time, disconnect the
battery cables.
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