TATA Motors Harrier XE, Руководство пользователя

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MAINTENANCE
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Battery

To access battery terminals, remove
the cover by removing the
5
knobs.

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 cables to
prevent damage to the
vehicle’s
electrical system.
For location of battery, please refer
Engine Compartment.
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 inju-
ries.

Keep all sparks, open flames and
smoking materials away from the
battery.

The battery contains sulphuric
acid (electrolyte) which is poison-
ous and highly corrosive in na-
ture. Getting electrolyte in your
eyes or on the skin can cause se-
vere burns. Wear protective cloth-
ing and a face shield or have a
skilled technician to do the bat-
tery maintenance.