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CAUTION
12 VOLT BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
When the 12 volt battery must be re-
placed, use the Prius designated bat-
tery.
The 12 volt battery produces flam-
mable and explosive hydrogen gas.
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Do not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.
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Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
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Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.
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Never ingest electrolyte.
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Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.
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Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
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If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
and get immediate medical atten-
tion. If possible, continue to apply
water with a sponge or cloth while
en route to the medical office.
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If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burn, get medical
attention immediately.
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If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immediate-
ly take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if nec-
essary.
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If you accidentally swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
gency help.
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Open the back door. Remove the lug-
gage storage box and 12 volt battery
cover.
If the back door does not open, see “If
you cannot operate back door opener” on
page 376.
Checking 12 volt battery
condition—
—Precautions
—Checking 12 volt battery
exterior
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