Maintenance
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Battery Usage
Recommendations
ś Keep the battery securely mounted.
ś Keep the battery top clean and dry.
ś Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
ś Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
ś If the vehicle is not going to be used
for an extended time, disconnect the
battery cables.
Battery Replacement
 Trunk
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When replacing the battery, disconnect
the negative (-) cable (1) and remove the
positive (+) battery fuse box (2). Remove
the trunk panel and spare wheel. Place
the spare wheel on the floor with the
finished side up so as not to damage.
Then remove the spare wheel bracket
(3) followed by the battery hold down
mounting bracket (4).
WARNING
Do not touch the vehicle's
lower area of the trunk
when the engine is running
or hot. It may cause serious
injury. Turn the engine OFF
and wait until the area is
cooled before replacing the
battery.
Battery Recharging
By battery charger
Should your vehicle's battery become
discharged either run the engine for
at least 60 minutes driving or at idle.
Alternatively you may connect a fully
automatic regulated charger to the
engine compartment front jumper posts
or at the battery in the trunk.
CAUTION
Do not use a manual unregulated
charger it may cause the battery
to overheat and create a potential
hazard.
WARNING
Always follow these instructions when
recharging your vehicle’s battery to
avoid the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH from explosions or acid burns:
ś Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
ś Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery.
ś Always work outdoors or in an area
with plenty of ventilation.
ś Wear eye protection when checking
the battery during charging.
ś The battery must be removed from
the vehicle and placed in a well
ventilated area.
ś Watch the battery during charging,
and stop or reduce the charging
rate if the battery cells begin boiling
violently.
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