DO-IT-YOURSELFMAINTENANCE
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CHECKING THE BATTERY
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G210A01A-AAT
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush
the affected areas with water for at
least 15 minutes and then seek
medical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse
out your eyes with water and get
medical assistance as soon as
possible. While you are being driven
to get medical assistance, continue
to rinse your eyes by using a
sponge or soft cloth saturated with
water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a
large quantity of water or milk fol-
lowed by milk of magnesia, eat a
raw egg or drink vegetable oil. Get
medical assistance as soon as
possible.
G210B01Y-GET
Checking the Battery
Keep the battery clean. Any evidence
of corrosion around the battery posts
or terminals should be removed using
a solution of household baking soda
and warm water. After the battery
terminals are dry, cover them with a
light coating of grease.
!
WARNING:
Always read the following
OGK076026
instructions
carefully
!
when handling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes
and all other flames or
sparks away from the bat-
tery.
Hydrogen, which is a
highly combustible gas, is
always present in battery
cells and may explode if
ignited.
WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When
working with batteries, carefully
observe the following precautions
to avoid serious injuries.
While batteries are being charged
(either by a battery charger or by the
vehicle's alternator), they produce
explosive gases. Always observe
these warnings to prevent injuries from
occurring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ven-
tilated area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or
smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
The fluid in the battery contains a
strong solution of sulfuric acid, which
is poisonous and highly corrosive. Be
careful not to spill it on yourself or the
car. If you do spill battery fluid on
yourself, immediately do the follow-
ing:
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Coupe |
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