1997 Mercury Tracer Owner's Manual - Page 143

1997 Mercury Tracer Manual

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Maintenance and care Batteries normally produce explosive gases that can cause personal injury. Do not allow flames, sparks, or lit smoking materials to come near the battery. When charging or working near a battery, always cover your face, protect your eyes, and provide ventilation. Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn skin, eyes, and clothing. Applying too much pressure on the ends when lifting a battery could cause acid to spill. Lift the battery with a carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Servicing your battery The low-maintenance 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. 143

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Batteries normally produce
explosive gases that can
cause personal injury. Do not
allow flames, sparks, or lit
smoking materials to come near
the battery. When charging or
working near a battery, always
cover your face, protect your
eyes, and provide ventilation.
Batteries contain sulfuric
acid that can burn skin,
eyes, and clothing.
Applying too much
pressure on the ends when
lifting a battery could cause acid
to spill. Lift the battery with a
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
Servicing your battery
The low-maintenance 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.
Maintenance and care
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