Maintenance
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Battery Usage 
Recommendations
ORG3090021L
•  Keep the battery securely mounted.
•  Keep the battery top clean and dry.
•  Keep the terminals and connections 
clean, tight, and coated with 
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
•  Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the 
battery immediately with a solution of 
water and baking soda.
•  If the vehicle is not going to be used 
for an extended time, disconnect the 
battery cables.
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:
•  Before performing maintenance or 
recharging the battery, turn off all 
accessories and stop the engine.
•  Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking 
materials away from the battery.
•  Always work outdoors or in an area 
with plenty of ventilation.
•  Wear eye protection when checking 
the battery during charging.
•  The battery must be removed from 
the vehicle and placed in a well 
ventilated area.
•  Watch the battery during charging, 
and stop or reduce the charging 
rate if the battery cells begin boiling 
violently.