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Battery
Check the condition of your vehicle’s
battery monthly. You should check
the colour of the test indicator
window, and for corrosion on the
terminals.
Emergency Procedures
The battery contains sulfuric
acid (electrolyte) which is
highly corrosive and
poisonous.
Eyes － Flush with water from a cup
or other container for at least 15
minutes. (Water under pressure can
damage the eye.) Call a physician
immediately.
Getting electrolyte in your
eyes or on your skin can
cause serious burns. Wear
protective clothing and eye
protection when working on
or near the battery.
The battery gives off
Skin － Remove contaminated
clothing. Flush the skin with large
quantities of water. Call a physician
immediately.
explosive hydrogen gas
during normal operation. A
spark or open flame can
cause the battery to explode
with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
Swallowing － Drink water or milk.
Call a physician immediately.
Swallowing electrolyte can
cause fatal poisoning if
immediate action is not
taken.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN
Wear protective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the battery
maintenance.
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