Checking the electrolyte level
Check the electrolyte level at least once a month, especially in summer. The electrolyte level should be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks on the battery case. If necessary, add only distilled water.
The electrolyte level should not be higher than the "MAX" mark, otherwise the electrolyte may spill out.
If the battery terminals and wire clamps are sulphated, clean them. Then lubricate them with technical petroleum jelly. In winter, the battery must be fully charged. Check its charge level more often and recharge if necessary. Regularly recharge the battery during a long break in vehicle operation.
Checking the battery charge
The battery charge indicator lamp lights up on the instrument panel when the ignition is turned on and should go out when the engine crankshaft speed slightly exceeds idle speed. If the indicator lamp lights up while the car is moving, this indicates that there is no charging current to the battery. In this case, you should check the tension of the alternator drive belt and make sure that the wires are securely connected to it. If necessary, check the integrity of the battery charging circuit.
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