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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.
Maintenance andCare
Owner Maintenance
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MX-5_8V80-EA-06F_Edition1 Page319
Monday, June 12 2006 12:58 AM
Form No.8V80-EA-06F