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Owner's Manual & Service Book - Tata Motors Customer Care

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BATTERY<br />

Battery :<br />

Battery is located below driver seat<br />

Check the battery for proper<br />

electrolyte level and corrosion on the<br />

terminals.<br />

1. Check the battery for electrolyte<br />

level against the marking on the<br />

battery outer case.<br />

2. Check the battery terminals for<br />

corrosion (a white or yellowish<br />

powder). To remove it, cover the<br />

terminals with a solution of baking<br />

soda. It will bubble up and turn<br />

brown.<br />

3. When this stops wash it off with<br />

plain water. Dry off the battery<br />

with a cloth or paper towel.<br />

4. Coat the terminal with petroleum<br />

jelly to prevent future corrosion.<br />

Use a proper wrench to loosen and<br />

remove cables from the terminals.<br />

Always disconnect the negative<br />

(-ve) cable first and reconnect it<br />

last.<br />

MAINTENANCE<br />

Clean the battery terminals with a<br />

terminal cleaning tool or wire brush.<br />

Reconnect and tighten the cables, coat<br />

the terminals with petroleum jelly.<br />

Ensure that battery is securely<br />

mounted.<br />

If you need to connect the battery to a<br />

charger, disconnect both cables to<br />

prevent damage to the vehicle’s<br />

electrical system.<br />

NOTICE<br />

During normal operation, the battery<br />

generates gas which is explosive<br />

in nature, a spark or open flame<br />

can cause the battery to explode<br />

causing very serious injuries.<br />

Keep all sparks & open flames and<br />

smoking materials away from the<br />

battery.<br />

Getting electrolyte in your eyes or<br />

on the skin can cause severe<br />

burns. Wear protective clothing<br />

and a face shield or have a skilled<br />

technician to do the battery<br />

maintenance.<br />

The battery contains sulphuric acid<br />

(electrolyte) which is poisonous<br />

and highly corrosive in nature.<br />

Always ensure to get the specific<br />

gravity of the battery checked as<br />

per the maintenance schedule.<br />

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