Subaru 2004 Forester X - Manual (Page 400)

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Maintenance and service
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any other metallic portion of the vehicle be-
cause a short circuit will result.
Keep everyone including children away from
the battery.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
Battery posts, terminals and related accesso-
ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands af-
ter handling.
1) Cap
2) Upper level
3) Lower level
It is unnecessary to periodically check the battery fluid
level or periodically refill with distilled water.
However, if the battery fluid level is below the lower
level, remove the cap. Fill to the upper level with dis-
tilled water.
Never use more than 10 amperes when charg-
ing the battery because it will shorten battery
life.
UPPER LEVEL UPPER LEVEL
LO LO WE R L
EV EL
WER LEVEL
1
2
3
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