7-22
79MH0-74E
Battery
54GM701
The level of the battery solution must be
kept between the “MAX” and the “MIN”
level lines at all times. If the level is found
to be below the “MIN” level line, add dis-
tilled water till the “MAX” level line. You
should periodically check the battery, bat-
tery terminals, and battery hold-down
bracket for corrosion. Remove corrosion
using a stiff brush and ammonia mixed
with water, or baking soda mixed with
water. After removing corrosion, rinse with
clean water.
If your vehicle is not going to be driven for
a month or longer, disconnect the cable
from the negative terminal of the battery to
help prevent discharge.
WARNING
The temporary spare tire and wheel
are intended for temporary emergency
use only. Continuous use of this spare
can result in tire failure and loss of
control. Always observe these precau-
tions when using this spare:
• Your vehicle will handle differently
with this temporary spare tire.
• Do not exceed 120 km/h speed
(only vehicle with 195/55R16 87H
tire).
• Replace this spare with a standard
tire and wheel as soon as possible.
• Use of this spare will reduce
ground clearance.
• Set the specified tire pressure indi-
cated on the tire information label
located on the driver’s door lock
pillar.
• Do not use tire chains on the tem-
porary spare. If you must use tire
chains, rearrange the wheels so
standard tires and wheels are fitted
to the front axle.
• The temporary spare tire has a
much shorter tread life than the
conventional tires on your vehicle.
Replace the tire as soon as the
tread wear indicator appears.
• When replacing the temporary
spare tire, use a replacement tire
with the exact same size and con-
struction.
WARNING
• Batteries produce flammable
hydrogen gas. Keep flames and
sparks away from the battery or an
explosion may occur. Never smoke
when working in the vicinity of the
battery.
• When checking or servicing the
battery, disconnect the negative
cable. Be careful not to cause a
short circuit by allowing metal
objects to contact the battery posts
and the vehicle at the same time.
• To avoid harm to yourself or dam-
age to your vehicle or battery, fol-
low the jump starting instructions
in the “EMERGENCY SERVICE”
section of this manual if it is neces-
sary to jump start your vehicle.
• Diluted sulfuric acid spilled from
battery can cause blindness or
severe burns. Use proper eye pro-
tection and gloves. Flush eyes or
body with ample water and get
medical care immediately if suf-
fered. Keep batteries out of the
reach of children.
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