Black plate (502,1)
Installing battery cover
1 Being careful not to contact the
cowl grille, insert the tabs on the
one end of the battery cover into
the holes of the battery tray and
engage the tabs.
Cowl grille
Tab
Hole
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Cowl grille
Tabs
Holes
MZR 2.0, MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo
and MZR 2.5
2 Attach the clips on both sides of
the battery cover.
Clips
q
Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
l
Keep it securely mounted.
l
Keep the top clean and dry.
l
Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
l
Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
l
If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.
When replacing the battery, refer to the
specification charts (page 10-4).
q
Inspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause
the battery to discharge quickly.
Upper level
Lower level
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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