TATA Motors Aria, Owner'S Manual & Service Book, Page: 141 / 172

MAINTENANCE & VEHICLE CARE
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Battery :
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 terminals 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.
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 the battery securely
mounted.
If you need to connect the battery to a
charger, disconnect the battery negative
cable to prevent damage to your
vehicle’s electrical system.
NOTE
•
During normal operation, the battery
generates gas which is explosive in
nature. A spark oropen flame can
cause the battery to explode
causing very serious injuries.
•
Keep all sparks and 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.
For location of Battery, please refer
Engine compartment pages.
BATTERY