Battery; For Best Battery Service - Hyundai Azera 2017 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
B B A A T T T T E E R R Y Y

For best battery service

• Keep the battery securely mounted.
• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connec-
tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from
the battery immediately with a
solution of water and baking soda.
• If the vehicle is not going to be
used for an extended time, discon-
nect the battery cables.
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i Information
- For batteries marked with
UPPER and LOWER
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If your vehicle is equipped with the
battery marked with LOWER (MIN)
and UPPER (MAX) on the side, you
can check the electrolyte level.
The electrolyte level should be
between LOWER (MIN) and UPPER
(MAX). If the electrolyte level is low, it
should be added distilled (demineral-
ized) water (Never add sulfuric acid or
other electrolyte).
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When refill, be careful not to splash
the battery and adjacent components.
And do not overfill the battery cells. It
can cause corrosion on other parts.
After then ensure that tighten the cell
caps. We recommend that you contact
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Battery dangers
Always read the follow-
ing instructions carefully
OHYK07701
when handling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes
and all other flames or
sparks away from the

battery.

Hydrogen, a highly com-
bustible gas, is always
present in battery cells
and may explode if ignit-
ed.
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WARNING
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