Lexus RX400h2006, Руководство пользователя

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the
contacted area. If you feel a pain or burn, get medical
attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes, there is a
possibility of its soaking through to your skin, so
immediately take off the exposed clothing and follow
the procedure above, if necessary.
If you accidentally swallow electrolyte, drink a large
quantity of water or milk. Follow with milk of
magnesia, beaten raw egg or vegetable oil. Then go
immediately for emergency help.
Checking the auxiliary battery exterior
The auxiliary battery is located under the right−hand side
engine compartment cover. Before checking the battery,
remove the cover. (For details, see “Removing the engine
compartment covers” on page 524.)
1 Terminals 2 Hold−down clamp
Check the battery for corroded or loose connections,
cracks, or loose hold−down clamps.
1. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm
water and baking soda. Coat the terminals with grease to
prevent further corrosion.
2. If the connections are loose, tighten the clamp bolts — but
do not overtighten.
3. Tighten the hold
−
down clamp only enough to keep the
battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage the battery
case.