Plymouth Gran Fury 1980 Operating Instructions And Product Information page 56

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General Maintenance
The pages that follow contain the Certified Car Care maintenance
service recommended by the engineers who designed your car. If
performed at the time or mileage intervals specified, these
main tenance services will provide the maximum operating effi-
ciency you expect from your car.
Maintenance-Free Battery
The top of the Maintenance-Free Battery is permanently sealed.
You wi ll never have to add water, nor is periodic maintenance
req uired.
To determine the battery charge, check the ba ttery test indicator
on top of the battery. Refer to the illustration.
BATTERY
CONDITI ON
INDI CATOR
O.K. TO
JUMP
START
00 NOT
JUMP
START
0
DARKENED INDICATOR WITH GREEN DOT
o
BATTERY CHARGE OK
o
FLUID LEVEL OK
DARKENED INDICATOR NO GREEN DOT
o
BATTERY CHARGE LOW
o
FLUID LEVEL OK
LIGHT OR BRIGHT INDICATOR
• BATTERY CHARGE UNKNOWN
o
FLUID LEVEL LOW
!CHARGE MAY STILL BE
SUFFICIENT TO START YOUR CAR)
Battery Care - Conventional Battery
Warning
Keep flame or sparks awa y fro m filler holes. Ex plosive hydrogen
gas m ay b e present.
Your battery may have a screw-in type test indicator replacing
one of the conventional filler caps. If so equipped, refer to the
illustration to determine charge of battery.
Remove aU caps and check fluid level every two months (more
often in hot weather a nd on long tr ips). The flu id should be at the
bottom of the fi ller hole. Do not overfill. It is only necessary to
check the Long Life battery every 12 months or 10,000 miles (16
000 km).
If fluid is added during freezing weather, car should be driven
several m iles to mix water and electrolyte to prevent battery
damage due to freezing. Battery should be clamped secu rely in
the tray. Neutralize corrosion by washing with a solution of
baking soda and water.
Before washing ba ttery, make sure vent caps are on securely to
prevent baking soda solution from contaminating electrolyte.
Rinse away with clear water.