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1	Check for cracks or deformations of battery cases and covers, which may be a result of: Excessive tightening of hold down attachment Loose hold down attachment causing vibrations Buckled battery plates Battery mishandling

2	Check your vehicle's electrical system regularly. Make sure that your alternator / generator and voltage regulators are functioning properly. Charging voltage limits of the alternator should be between 13.1 volts to 14.8 volts.

3	Electrical wirings should be checked regularly. Electrical leakages or shorts will drain the power of the battery.

4	Keep battery, cables and terminal connectors clean and tight all the times. Check the cable installation to the terminal posts. The positive cable should be connected to the positive terminal post and the negative cable to the negative post. Check for any flayed cables as this might be a source of battery shorting. Check the terminal clamp installation. Is it tight and secure? If not, tighten it accordingly. Check for corrosion on the clamps and terminals. Corrosion can be removed with water. Make sure the negative terminal cable is properly "grounded" to the car's body. Check the cable connection from the battery to the alternator. Loose connections will result in undercharging or non-charging of the battery Do not attempt to check the state of charge by shorting the terminals with a metal object such as a wrench. Sparks may cause the battery to explode. Use a hydrometer for batteries with vent plugs and a DC voltmeter for sealed batteries.

5	Check for deformations/damage of the battery case which could result from: Vibrations due to loose installation or no hold-down attachment of battery; Excessive tightening of hold-down attachment; Battery mishandling.

6	Do not overload your battery; always use the specified battery for your car. A battery with a lower specification will neither perform as well nor last as long as an OE-specified battery. Should you add electrical devices in your vehicle, use a battery with a higher electrical capacity. Need help? Use the battery finder to select the most appropriate battery for your car.

7	Use only this battery for automotive use. Using this for Deep Cycle Applications (e.g. Radio, TV, Fishing, etc.) will shorten the battery's service life and void the warranty.

8	Keep sparks and flames away from the battery. The battery generates explosive gases.

9	Keep vent caps tight. Do not overfill your battery with distilled water. (For Low Maintenance Batteries only).

10	Battery acid is corrosive. Please avoid contact.

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