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Maintenance
B BA AT TT TE ER RY Y
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH to you or bystanders,
always follow these precautions
when working near or handling the
battery:
Always read and follow
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
Wear eye protection
designed to protect the
eyes from acid splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks, or
smoking materials away
from the battery.
Hydrogen is always present
in battery cells, is highly
combustible,
and may
explode if ignited.
Keep batteries out of reach
of children.
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WARNING
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Batteries contain sulfuric
acid which is highly corro-
sive. Do not allow acid to
contact your eyes, skin or
clothing.
If acid gets into your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If acid gets on
your skin, thoroughly wash the
area. If you feel pain or a burning
sensation, get medical attention
immediately.
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When lifting a plastic-cased bat-
tery, excessive pressure on the
case may cause battery acid to
leak. Lift with a battery carrier or
with your hands on opposite cor-
ners.
•
Do not attempt to jump start your
vehicle if your battery is frozen.
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NEVER attempt to recharge the
battery when the vehicle’s battery
cables are connected to the bat-
tery.
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The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage. NEVER
touch these components with the
engine running or when the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ON position.
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Leaked battery electrolyte due to
repeated driving on sharp curves
(e.g. on circuits) may cause safe-
ty problem. Avoid repeated driv-
ing on sharp curves.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and relat-
ed accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects and reproduc-
tive harm. Batteries also contain
other chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer. Wash
hands after handling.
WARNING