Maintenance
BATTERY
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WARNING
Batteries contain sulfu-
ric acid which is highly
corrosive. Do not allow
acid to contact your
eyes, skin or clothing.
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH to you or bystanders,
always follow these precautions
when working near or handling
the battery:
If acid gets into your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get imme-
diate medical attention. If acid
gets on your skin, thoroughly
wash the area. If you feel pain or
a burning sensation, get med-
ical attention immediately.
Always read and follow
instructions
carefully
when handling a battery.
Wear
eye
protection
designed to protect the
eyes from acid splashes.
OMD070016
Jump starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Follow the jump
starting procedure in this section to
avoid serious injury or damage to
your vehicle. If in doubt about how to
properly jump start your vehicle, we
strongly recommend that you have a
service technician or towing service
do it for you.
Keep all flames, sparks,
or
smoking materials
•
When lifting a plastic-cased
battery, excessive pressure
on the case may cause battery
acid to leak. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
away from the battery.
Hydrogen
is
always
present in battery cells,
is highly combustible,
and may explode if ignit-
ed.
•
Do not attempt to jump start
your vehicle if your battery is
frozen.
Keep batteries out of
reach of children.
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