12-84 Simple inspection and service
CAUTION
• Whenever battery fluid has been added,
either charge the battery or run the vehicle
for a while. It is especially important in cold
weather as the battery can freeze up and be
damaged.
• Do not add so much fluid that the fluid in the
battery rises above the “UPPER LEVEL” line.
With the fluid above the “UPPER LEVEL”,
fluid could leak out and corrode the battery
terminals.
• If you do not use the vehicle for an extended
period, remove the battery.
3 Cleaning the terminals
Use warm water and sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda) to remove any white powder caused by corro-
sion.
If a terminal is seriously corroded, remove the bat-
tery cable and clean the terminal with a wire brush
or sandpaper.
After cleaning, apply a thin coat of grease to the ter-
minals.
CAUTION
If the battery needs to be charged, remove it
from the vehicle and remove the caps where
possible before starting the procedure. If it is
charged in the vehicle due to unavoidable cir-
cumstances, be sure to disconnect the negative
(–) battery cable.
NOTE:
Follow the correct procedure when jump starting a
vehicle with a dead battery by connecting it to a live
battery using a booster cable. P. 13-29
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