Methods Of Preventing Over-Discharge

2013 Nissan-Datsun 370Z Base, 2D Convertible, Standard TransSECTION Methods Of Preventing Over-Discharge

The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharging a battery.

  • The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept clean and dry.
  • The terminal connections should be clean and tight.
  • At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level.

    This also applies to batteries designated as "low maintenance" and "maintenance-free".

    Fig 1: Identifying Battery Surface Clean And Dry
    G04878543Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  • When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of time, disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. (If the vehicle has an extended storage switch, turn it off.)
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Cable From Negative Terminal
    G04878544Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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