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Maintenance Battery
Battery
For best battery service
僅 Keep the battery securely mounted.
僅 Keep the top of the battery clean and
dry.
僅 Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petro
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leum jelly or terminal grease.
僅 Immediately rinse any electrolyte
spilled from the battery using a solu
-
tion of water and baking soda.
僅 If the vehicle is not going to be used
for an extended period, disconnect
the battery cables.
WARNING
僅 When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the case may
cause battery acid to leak, resulting in
personal injury. Lift with a battery car
-
rier or with your hands on opposite
corners.
僅 Never attempt to recharge the battery
when the battery cables are con
-
nected.
僅 The electrical ignition system works
with high voltage. Never touch these
components with the
READY indica
-
tor ON or when the EV button is in the
ON position.
Failure to follow the above warnings can
result in serious bodily injury or death.
CAUTION
If you connect unauthorized electronic
devices to the battery, the battery may
be discharged. Never use unauthorized
devices.
NOTICE
Your vehicle is equipped with mainte
-
nance free battery. If your vehicle is
equipped with the battery marked with
LOWER and UPPER on the side, you can
check the electrolyte level. The electro
-
lyte level should be between LOWER
and UPPER. If the electrolyte level is low,
it needs to add distilled (demineralized)
water (Never add sulfuric acid or other
electrolyte). When refill, be careful not to
splash the battery and adjacent compo
-
nents. And do not overfill the battery
Always read the following instructions
carefully when handling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes and all other flames
or sparks away from the battery.
Hydrogen, a highly combustible gas, is
always present in battery cells and may
explode if ignited.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children
because batteries contain highly corrosive
SULFURIC ACID. Do not allow battery acid
to contact your skin, eyes, clothing or paint
finish.
If any electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean water for at least 15
minutes and get immediate medical atten
-
tion. If electrolyte gets on your skin, thor
-
oughly wash the contacted area. If you feel
pain or burning sensation, get medical
attention immediately.
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Wear eye protection when charging or
working near a battery. Always provide
ventilation when working in an enclosed
space.
An inappropriately disposed battery can
be harmful to the environment and human
health. Dispose the battery according to
your local law(s) or regulation.