Battery Condition Check And Cleaning - PERODUA KELISA 2001 Owner's Manual

Battery condition check and
cleaning
Terminals
Check for cracks, or corrossion or loose
connections or loose hold-down clamps.
If the terminals of the battery are dirty, clean
them with baking soda water and apply new
grease on them.
If the terminals are loose, tighten them se­
curely.
Check the electrolyte level if it is between
the upper and lower limits. If the electrolyte
level is too low, remove the vent cap from
each cell. Add distilled water to each cell up
to "UPPER" limit.
WARNING
• When you service the battery, be
very careful not to short the termi­
nals of the battery with tools or
other metal objects. If the battery
terminals are shorted, it will cause
the battery to overheat, and can
cause damage or explosion.
• Tighten the vent caps securely after
adding distilled water. Otherwise,
the battery electrolyte may splashed
out and damage your vehicle, or
even cause serious bodily Injury.
• Battery contain sulfuric acid which
Is poisonous and corrosive. Wear
protective safety glasses and be
careful not to splash battery fluid
on yourself, clothes, and vehicle. If
battery fluid is splashed on your
skin or In your eye, remove your
contaminated clothes and wash the
part at least 15 minutes.
• If you have swallowed battery fluid,
drink as much water or milk as
possible and immediately see a
doctor.
• Keep any fire away from the battery.
It could cause battery explosion.
• Keep children away from the bat­
tery.
CAUTION
Wash splashed battery fluid away from
paint finish immediately.
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