What Are the Maintenance Methods for Car Batteries?
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Maintenance methods for car batteries are as follows: 1. Turn off all lights before shutting down the engine: Some older models do not support automatic power-off after shutdown, so you need to manually turn off the headlights and interior reading lights before shutting down the engine. If you need to find something in the car or require lighting, you can use a mobile phone or flashlight for illumination, avoiding the situation where you forget to turn off the reading light, leading to battery power loss. 2. Turn off the air conditioning and audio system before shutting down the engine: The air conditioning system involves the compressor and blower, and the audio system is also a high-power electrical device. If not turned off before shutting down the engine, they will automatically start the next time the car is started, placing a heavy burden on the battery and causing damage. This is especially true for music enthusiasts who have modified their car's audio system, as the usual power consumption increases, and the impact on the battery during startup is even greater. Therefore, whether it's a temporary stop or a long-term parking, always turn off the air conditioning and audio system before shutting down the engine. 3. Avoid leaving the vehicle parked for long periods: The battery installed in the car will self-discharge during prolonged parking. Many car owners find it difficult to start the car or even find the battery completely dead after returning from a business trip or vacation. Therefore, it's best to drive the car at least once a week, with a trip duration of at least 20 minutes, to facilitate charging the battery while the vehicle is in motion. 4. Close the windows before shutting down the engine: The switches for the car's windows and sunroof are powered by the battery, so it's best to close all windows before shutting down the engine, rather than after shutting down or even using the long-press lock button method to close the windows after leaving the car.
