TATA Motors 2013 SAFARI STORME Owner's Manual & Service Book - page 137
MAINTENANCE & VEHICLE CARE
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BATTERY :
WHEELS & TYRES , BATTERY
Special care for tubeless tyres :
• Tubeless tyres are coated with
impermeable layer of rubber from
inside which holds the air inside the
tyre. Do not scratch inside of tubeless
tyre with metallic or sharp object. This
may cause gradual loss of air.
• If wheel rim gets damaged in the
service, get the wheel rim repaired/
replaced immediately. Running the
vehicle with damaged rim may cause
deflation of tyre and subsequent
dislodging of tyre from rim.
• Maintain recommended tyre
pressure. Over inflated tyre may
cause puncture or bursting of tyre.
NOTE
Life and wear pattern of tyres depends
on various parameters like tyre
pressure, wheel alignment, wheel
balancing, tyre rotation, etc. It also
largely depends on vehicle speed, load
carried, usage, driving habits, road
conditions, etc.
Check the battery for proper electrolyte
level and corrosion on the terminals.
1. Check the battery for electrolyte level
against the marking on the battery
outer case.
2. Check the battery terminals for
corrosion (a white or yellowish
powder). To remove it, cover the
terminals with a solution of baking
soda. It will bubble up and turn brown.
3. When this stops, wash it off with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a cloth
or paper towel.
4. Coat the terminals with petroleum jelly
to prevent future corrosion.
5. Use a proper wrench to loosen and
remove cables from the terminals.
Always disconnect the negative (-ve)
cable first and reconnect it last.
Clean the battery terminals with a
terminal cleaning tool or wire brush.
Reconnect and tighten the cables, coat
the terminals with petroleum jelly.
Ensure that the battery securely
mounted.
If you need to connect the battery to a
charger, disconnect the battery negative
cable to prevent damage to your vehicle’s
electrical system.
WARNING
• During normal operation, the battery
generates gas which is explosive in
nature. A spark or open flame can
cause the battery to explode
causing very serious injuries.