Battery Care
Requirements
1. INTRODUCTION
This document sets out the requirements for care and maintenance of batteries
and thereby the standard of battery care
at dealers and retailers for new vehic
Principles of Operation
For a detailed description of the battery system and operation, refer to the
relevant Description and Operation section of
the workshop manual. REFER to: (414-01 Battery, Moun
Running the engine without
coolant will
cause serious engine damage.
The coolant level in the expansion tank should
be checked at least weekly (more frequently in
high mileage or arduous operating conditions).
Always check the level when the system is
cold.
Ensure the coolant level remai
Never remove the filler cap
when the
engine is hot - escaping steam or
scalding water could cause serious
personal injury.
Antifreeze is highly inflammable. Do
not allow antifreeze to come into
contact with naked flames or other
sources of ignition (e.g. a hot engine)
- a fire may result.