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Battery
The 16 amp fuse for the warm air blower
is located in the engine compartment
near the blower motor.
* optional equipment
The 16 amp fuse for the auxiliary heater*
is located in the engine compartment near
the heater.
The electrical system and the ability of the
engine to start readily depends to a great
extent on the battery. Therefore, the
battery should be checked regularly and
kept in good working condition.
The battery is located in the engine com-
partment on the right hand side and should
be taken out for checking and mainten-
ance purposes.
To remove the battery, take off the plastic
cover. Disconnect the battery ground
strap (leave wire attached) and then the
terminal from the positive post. Discon-
nect the center wire (electrolyte level
sensor for diagnosis). Remove the front
clamp. Be sure the battery filler caps are
in place before taking the battery out.
When reinstalling the battery, be sure to
reconnect the center wire to the battery.
Do not interchange with the other wires.
Do not expose the battery to an open
flame or electric spark. Hydrogen gas
generated by the battery is explosive. Do
not let battery acid come in contact with
skin, eyes, fabric, or painted surfaces.
How often water must be added to the
battery depends mainly on operating con-
ditions and on the time of year. As a gene-
ral rule, the battery electrolyte level must
be checked more often in the summer
than in the winter, and more often when
driving long distances.
Each filler plug has to be unscrewed to
check the fluid level in each cell. If it is
below the indicator, top it up with distilled
water. Only fill up to the indicator.
