Battery - TATA Motors Nano Owner's Manual & Service Book

BATTERY

Battery :
Battery is located below driver seat
Check the battery for proper
electrolyte level and corrosion on the
terminals.
1. Check the battery for electrolyte
level against the marking on the
battery outer case.
2. Check the battery terminals for
corrosion (a white or yellowish
powder). To remove it, cover the
terminals with a solution of baking
soda. It will bubble up and turn
brown.
3. When this stops wash it off with
plain water. Dry off the battery
with a cloth or paper towel.
4. Coat the terminal with petroleum
jelly to prevent future corrosion.
Use a proper wrench to loosen and
remove cables from the terminals.
Always disconnect the negative
(-ve) cable first and reconnect it
last.
MAINTENANCE
Clean the battery terminals with a
terminal cleaning tool or wire brush.
Reconnect and tighten the cables, coat
the terminals with petroleum jelly.
Ensure that battery is securely
mounted.
If you need to connect the battery to a
charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damage to the vehicle's
electrical system.
NOTICE
During normal operation, the battery
generates gas which is explosive
in nature, a spark or open flame
can cause the battery to explode
causing very serious injuries.
Keep all sparks & open flames and
smoking materials away from the
battery.
Getting electrolyte in your eyes or
on the skin can cause severe
burns. Wear protective clothing
and a face shield or have a skilled
technician to do the battery
maintenance.
The battery contains sulphuric acid
(electrolyte) which is poisonous
and highly corrosive in nature.
Always ensure to get the specific
gravity of the battery checked as
per the maintenance schedule.
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