Maintenance

To Extend Battery Life

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  • Keep the top of the battery clean and dry.
  • Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or grease.
  • Immediately flush spilled electrolyte from the battery with a solution of water and baking soda.
  • If the vehicle will not be used for an extended period, disconnect the battery cables.

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai Tucson LM quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.