Hyundai Creta, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
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If any electrolyte gets
into your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean
water for at least 15 min-
utes and get immediate
medical attention. If
electrolyte gets on your
skin, thoroughly wash
the contacted area. If
you feel a pain or a
burning sensation, get
medical attention imme-
diately.
Wear eye protection
when charging or work-
ing near a battery.
Always provide ventila-
tion when working in an
enclosed space.
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An inappropriately dis-
posed battery can be
harmful to the environ-
ment and human health.
Dispose the battery
according to your local
law(s) or regulation.
The battery contains
lead. Do not dispose of it
after use. Please return
the battery to an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer to
be recycled.
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When lifting a plastic-cased bat-
tery, excessive pressure on the
case may cause battery acid to
leak, resulting in personal injury.
Lift with a battery carrier or with
your hands on opposite corners.
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Battery dangers
Always read the follow-
ing instructions careful-
ly when handling a bat-
tery.
Keep lighted cigarettes
and all other flames or
sparks away from the
battery.
Hydrogen, a highly
combustible gas, is
always present in bat-
tery cells and may
explode if ignited.
Keep batteries out of
the reach of children
because batteries con-
tain highly corrosive
SULFURIC ACID. Do
not allow battery acid to
contact your skin, eyes,
clothing or paint finish.
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WARNING