Black plate (434,1)
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Cowl grille
Tab
Hole
MZR 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo and
MZR 2.5
Cowl grille
Tabs
Holes
2 Attach the clips on both sides of
the battery cover.
Clips
qBattery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
l
Keep it securely mounted.
l
Keep the top clean and dry.
l
Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
l
Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
l
If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.
When replacing the battery, refer to the
specification charts (page 10-4).
qInspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.
Upper level
Lower level
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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