Subaru 2013 Forester, Owner'S Manual

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Model "A8190GE-C" EDITED: 2013/ 3/ 29
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Maintenance and service/Battery
with the stoppers on the plastic support
ends. If the rubber is not retained properly,
the wiper may scratch the rear window
glass.
Battery
&
Battery Precautions!
WARNING
Read these instructions care-
fully:
To ensure safe and correct handling
of your battery, read the following
precautions carefully before using
the battery or inspecting it.
Wear eye protection:
Always wear eye protection when
working near your vehicle
’
s battery.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid,
so it can cause blindness if
splashed into your eyes. Also, bat-
teries emit highly flammable, explo-
sive hydrogen gas. Eye protection is
vital for protection in the event that
this gas ignites.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric
acid:
Since battery fluid contains sulfuric
acid, be sure to wear eye protection
and protective gloves when inspect-
ing your vehicle
’
s battery. Avoid
tipping the battery and subjecting it
to shocks since this could cause
fluid to spill.
Under no circumstances allow bat-
tery fluid to make contact with your
skin, eyes, or clothing since this can
cause blindness and burns. If bat-
tery fluid splashes onto your skin,
eyes or clothing, wash it away
immediately with plenty of water. If
battery fluid splashes into your
eyes, seek medical attention imme-
diately.
If battery fluid is accidentally swal-
lowed, immediately drink a large
amount of milk or water, and seek
medical attention immediately.
Battery fluid is corrosive. If it
splashes onto your vehicle
’
s paint-
work or fabrics, wash it away im-
mediately with plenty of water.
Keep children away:
Batteries must be handled only by
persons who are aware of the po-
tential hazards. Take particular care
to keep children away from your
vehicle
’
s battery. Improper handling