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NOTE
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Remove the rubber hose first, and then
battery cover before performing battery
maintenance.
Battery cover
Rubber hose
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Before installing the battery cover, make
sure both of the cables connecting the
negative battery terminal (right side of
battery) are connected with the cables
routed toward the right and back of the
battery as shown in the figure.
qBattery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
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Keep it securely mounted.
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Keep the top clean and dry.
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Keep terminals and connections clean,
tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grease.
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Rinse off spilled electrolyte
immediately with a solution of water
and baking soda.
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If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
cables.
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Maintenance andCare
Owner Maintenance
MX-5_8X49-EA-07F_Edition2 Page314
Monday, June 25 2007 11:19 AM
Form No.8X49-EA-07F