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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Battery
54GM701
For maintenance-free battery (cap-less
type), you need not add water. For tradi-
tional type battery, which has water filler
caps, the level of the battery solution must
be kept between the “MAX” and the “MIN”
level lines at all times. If the level is found
to be below the “MIN” level line, add dis-
tilled water to the “MAX” level line. You
should periodically check the battery, bat-
tery terminals, and battery hold-down
bracket for corrosion. Remove corrosion
using a stiff brush and ammonia mixed
with water, or baking soda mixed with
water. After removing corrosion, rinse with
clean water.
If your vehicle is not going to be driven for
a month or longer, disconnect the cable
from the negative terminal of the battery to
help prevent discharge.
Replacement of the battery
(For petrol engine model)
68PH00719
(For diesel engine model)
66RM07002
WARNING
• Batteries produce flammable
hydrogen gas. Keep flames and
sparks away from the battery or an
explosion may occur. Never smoke
when working near the battery.
• When checking or servicing the
battery, disconnect the negative
cable. Be careful not to cause a
short circuit by allowing metal
objects to contact the battery posts
and the vehicle at the same time.
• To avoid harm to yourself or dam-
age to your vehicle or battery, fol-
low the jump-starting instructions
in the “EMERGENCY SERVICE”
section if it is necessary to jump-
start your vehicle.
• Diluted sulfuric acid spilled from
battery can cause blindness or
severe burns. Use proper eye pro-
tection and gloves. Flush eyes or
body with ample water and get
medical care immediately if suf-
fered. Keep batteries out of reach
of children.
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