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PG BATTERY PG-3 < BASIC INSPECTION > [COUPE] C D E F G H I J K L B A O P N BASIC INSPECTION BATTERY How to Handle Battery INFOID:0000000004206720 CAUTION: • If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt booster battery. • After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery terminals for good contact. • Never add distilled water through the hole used to check specific gravity. METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharging a battery. • The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept clean and dry. • The terminal connections should be clean and tight. • At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level. This also applies to batteries designated as “low maintenance” and “maintenance-free”. • When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of time, disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. (If the vehicle has an extended storage switch, turn it off.) • Check the charge condition of the battery. Periodically check the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Keep a close check on charge condition to prevent over-discharge. CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL WARNING: Never allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touch- ing a battery, never touch or rub your eyes until you have thoroughly washed your hands. If acid con- tacts eyes, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention. MEL040F ELA0349D MEL042F |