Ford Probe Owner's Manual page 237

soda and water. Reinstall the cables when you
are done cleaning them, and apply a small
quantity of grease to the top of each battery
terminal to help prevent corrosion.
Battery replacement
When the original equipment maintenance-free
battery is replaced under warranty, it may be
replaced by a low-maintenance battery.
The low-maintenance battery has removable vent
caps for checking the electrolyte level and
adding water, if necessary.
The electrolyte level should be checked at least
every 24 months or 24,000 miles (40,000 km) in
temperatures up to 90˚F (32˚C) and more in
temperatures above 90˚F (32˚C). Keep the
electrolyte level in each cell up to the level
indicator. Do not overfill.
If the level gets low, you can add plain tap
water to the battery, provided the water isn't
hard or doesn't have a high mineral or alkali
content. However, if possible, refill with distilled
water. If the battery needs water quite often,
have the charging system checked for a possible
problem.
If you ever disconnect the battery or install a
new battery, you must allow the computer to
"relearn" its idle condition before your vehicle
will drive properly. To begin this process, put
the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or
N (Neutral) (manual transaxle), set the
emergency brake, turn off all the accessories, and
start the vehicle. Bring the engine to normal
operating temperature.
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