Honda 2003 Accord Owner's Manual page 300

Battery
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.
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Maintenance
Charging the battery with the cables
connected can seriously damage your
car's electronic controls. Detach the
battery cables bef ore connecting the
battery to a charger.