Battery
60
Battery maintenance
The battery is a low-maintenancetype, and during normal use in
temperate climates,will not require topping-up.
If it is necessaryto top-up the electrolyte, proceedas follows:
1. Remove the batteryfrom the car and stand it on a level surface.
2. Unscrew the vent caps and add distilled water to each cell,
raising the level of the electrolyte until it is approximately25
mm above the minimum level markedon the side of the battery.
Care Points .........
On older batteries, prevent
corrosion of the battery lead
clamps by liberally smearing
the battery terminals with
petroleum jelly (e.g. Vaseline).
See ’Care Points’ and
WARNING! on previous page.
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