Mazda 323F, Руководство пользователя

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Maintenance
... Inspecting electrolyte level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause
the baltcry to discharge quickly.
In�pcct the electrolyte level alleast once a
week. If it's low, add enough di�tilled \Valer
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bring the level between upper and lower
(illustration).
Don't overfill.
Examine the specific gravity of the electro­
lyte WiTh a hydrometer, especially during
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cold weather. If it's low, recharge the bat-
... Battery recharging
lery.
• If
the
ballery quickly discharges be­
cause, for example. the lights were left
on 100 long with the engine otf. slow­
charge it as required by ballery size and
charger capacity .
• If t
h
e battery gradually discharges be·
cause of
h
ig
h
electric load while the ve­
hicle is being u�ed. recharge it as
required by battery size and charger ca­
pacity .
NOTE
• Before performing maintemmce or
recharging the battery, tum off all
acce�sorics and SlOp the engine.
• To disconnect the battery. remove
the negative cable first. 'n�lall it last
when connecting the battery.