BATTERY
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous. It contains sulfuric acid. Serious burns can
result from contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidote:
External: Flush
with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Call physician immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc. away.
Ventilate when charging or using in an enclosed space. Always shield eyes
when working near batteries. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Your vehicle uses a sealed battery, which requires little maintenance. A sealed
battery can be identified by its flat covers on the top of the battery.
Always keep battery terminals and connections free of corrosion. If cleaning is
necessary, remove the corrosion with a stiff wire brush. Wash with a solution of
one tablespoon baking soda and one cup water. Rinse well with tap water and
dry off with clean shop towels. Coat the terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly. Never pry the sealing strip off or add any other fluid to a sealed
battery.
WARNING
Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result in an
explosion and cause serious injury or death. When removing the battery,
always disconnect the negative (black) cable first. When reinstalling the
battery, always connect the negative (black) cable last.
BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Access the battery
q
by sliding the
driver’s seat ahead. See page 36.
2. Disconnect the black (negative)
battery cable first.
3. Disconnect the red (positive) battery
cable last.
4. Lift the battery out of the vehicle.
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