1997 Ford F150 Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 178

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Maintenance and care replacing, it may be replaced with a low-maintenance battery. For information on replacement batteries, refer to Motorcraft part numbers in the Capacities and specifications chapter. The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. Servicing your battery A low-maintenance replacement battery has removable vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and adding water. Check the electrolyte level every 24 months or 40,000 km (24,000 miles) in average temperatures below 32°C (90°F). Keep the electrolyte level in each cell up to the level indicator. Do not overfill. If the level gets low, refill the battery with distilled water. If the battery needs water quite often, 179

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replacing, it may be replaced with
a low-maintenance battery. For
information on replacement
batteries, refer to
Motorcraft part
numbers
in the
Capacities and
specifications
chapter.
The gases around the
battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle
damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric
acid which burns skin,
eyes, and clothing.
Servicing your battery
A low-maintenance replacement
battery has removable vent caps
for checking the electrolyte level
and adding water. Check the
electrolyte level every 24 months
or 40,000 km (24,000 miles) in
average temperatures below 32°C
(90°F).
Keep the electrolyte level in each
cell up to the level indicator. Do
not overfill.
If the level gets low, refill the
battery with distilled water. If the
battery needs water quite often,
Maintenance and care
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