TATA Motors TIAGO XZ 2019, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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Battery

Check the battery for electrolyte level
against the marking on the battery
outer case.

Check 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 bub-
ble up and turn brown.

When this stops, wash it off with
plain water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel.

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 is securely
mounted.

If you need to connect the battery
to a charger, disconnect both ca-
bles to prevent damage to the ve-
hicle’s electrical syst em.
For location of battery, please refer
respective
Engine Compartment
pages
NOTE
The battery contains sulphuric acid
(electrolyte) which is poisonous and
highly corrosive in nature. Getting
electrolyte in your eyes or on the skin
can cause severe burns. Wear protec-
tive clothing and a face shield or have
a skilled technician to do the battery
maintenance
NOTE
During normal operation, the bat-
tery generates gas which is explo-
sive in nature. A spark or open
flame can cause the battery to ex-
plode causing very serious injuries.
Keep all sparks, open flames and
smoking materials away from the
battery.