Maintenance
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NOTICE
Always follow these instructions when
handling your vehicle’s battery to
prevent damage to your battery:
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When you do not use the vehicle for a
long time in a low temperature area,
disconnect the battery and keep it
indoors.
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Always charge the battery fully to
prevent battery case damage in low
temperature areas.
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Prevent liquid from wetting the
battery terminals. The performance
of the battery may be degraded, and
may cause injury. Be cautious when
loading liquid in the liftgate.
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Do not tilt the battery.
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If you connect unauthorized
electronic devices to the battery, the
battery may be discharged. Never
use unauthorized devices.
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Keep the battery securely mounted.
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Keep the battery top clean and dry.
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Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
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Rinse any spilled acid from the battery
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
Information
For vehicles with power liftgate, note that
the power liftgate needs to be reset after
the battery has been replaced. For more
details, refer to “ Power Liftgate “ section
in chapter 5.
