SERVICE AND VEHICLE CARE 6–25
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• When reconnecting the cable to the
battery, be careful to ensure the
clamps are fully seated, then
tighten the retaining blots so the
clamps will not vibrate loose.
• Be sure to attach the red cable to
the positive (+) battery terminal
and the black cable to the negative
(-) battery terminal.
Connecting the vehicle’s battery
cables to the wrong terminals can
result in personal injuries and dam-
age to your vehicle and other prop-
erty.
8. Coat the terminals with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease to help pre-
vent future corrosion.
NOTE
Be sure to keep in mind that the posi-
tive terminal (+) is first when con-
necting, and the negative terminal (-)
is first when disconnecting.
NOTE
Batteries contain toxic material. Used
batteries can be hazardous to health
and environment.
• Do not dispose of battery with
household waste. Use locally au-
thorized automotive waste disposal
facilities only.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
To extend the life of your vehicle’s bat-
tery, be sure to do the following:
• Keep the battery mounted securely.
• Keep the top of the battery clean and
dry.
• Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight and coated with petro-
leum jelly or terminal grease.
• Immediately rinse off any spilled
electrolyte using a solution of water
and baking soda.
• If your vehicle will not be used for
an extended time, disconnect the
cable from the negative (-) terminal.
• Charge a disconnected battery every
six weeks.
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