TATA Motors Safari 2021, Owner'S Manual, Page: 249 / 308

For location of Windshield Washer
Container and filling cap, please refer
respective Engine Compartment.
Battery
To access battery terminals, remove •
the cover by removing the 5 knobs.
Examine the battery for electrolyte •
level against the marking on the bat-
tery outer case.
Examine the battery terminals for cor- •
rosion (a white or yellowish powder).
To remove it, wash the terminals with
a solution of baking soda. It will bubble
up and turn brown.
When this stops, wash it off with plain •
water. Dry off the battery with a cloth
or paper towel.
Apply petroleum jelly to the terminals •
to prevent further corrosion.
Use a proper wrench to loosen and re- •
move cables from the terminals.
Always disconnect the negative (-ve) •
cable first and reconnect it last.
If your vehicle is equipped with Battery •
Sensor, then disconnect only the Sen-
sor Output Cable. Do not remove the
Sensor, Sensor connector completely
as this will result into Sensor function
loss temporarily. Sensor functionality
will be restored when the Vehicle is
parked for 3-4 hours without any oper-
ation.
Clean the battery terminals with a ter- •
minal cleaning tool or wire brush.
Reconnect and tighten the cables, coat •
the terminals with petroleum jelly.
Make sure that the battery is securely •
mounted.
If you need to connect the battery to a •
charger, disconnect both cables to pre-
vent damage to the vehicle’s electrical
system.
If your vehicle is equipped with Battery •
Sensor, connect the jump start leads
on output terminal of Battery Sensor.
Do not connect the jump start leads on
Sensor surface or Battery terminal.
This will result of function loss of Bat-
tery sensor.
Refer the below Battery Sensor image •
for do’s and don’ts.
shield, and can also damage your
vehicle’s paint.
Do not operate washer motor with •
no fluid in washer tank, washer
motor will be damaged.
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