Battery; Booster Cable Connections - Saab 9001994 Owner's Manual

76 Car care and technical information
Battery
The battery is one of the most important
components in the car and must, therefore,
be carefully maintained. The electrolyte
should be level with the lower edge of the
filler pipes. Top up as necessary using dis-
tilled water only. In the case of cars that are
equipped with a maintenance-free battery,
the electrolyte level does not need check-
ing.
Heat shield above battery (Turbo)
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The battery charge should be checked at
regular intervals. This is especially impor-
tant during the winter when the capacity
drops due to low temperatures. Never con-
nect the battery cables to the wrong termi-
nals.
Long term storage
If your car will not be driven for a period of
one month or more, you should disconnect
the (-) negative lead of the battery.
WARNING!
The battery contains diluted sulphuric
acid which is highly corrosive. Should the
liquid come into contact with the eyes,
skin or clothes, wash immediately with
plenty of water. In the event of contact
with the eye, or if a large quantity of liquid
comes into contact with the skin, after
washing contact a doctor immediately.
Batteries that are being charged or are
fully charged give off flammable hydrogen
gas.
Do not smoke near a battery that is being
recharged.
Booster cable
connections
NOTE
Use of booster batteries or booster gen-
erators producing more than 15 volts may
cause immediate and irreparable dam-
age to the electronic components in the
automobile.
To start a vehicle with a discharged battery
using a booster battery or another vehicle
connect booster cables as follows:
Connect one booster cable from the
positive (+) terminal of one battery to
the positive (+) terminal of the other
battery.
Booster cable connections