For Best Battery Service - Hyundai ELANTRA 2016 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
(Continued)
• NEVER attempt to recharge
the battery when the vehicle's
battery cables are connected
to the battery.
• The electrical ignition system
works with high
NEVER touch these compo-
nents with the engine running
or when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
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WARNING
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects and reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
Wash hands after handling.
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CAUTION
• When you do not use the vehi-
cle for a long time in a low
temperature area, disconnect
the battery
indoors.
voltage.
• Always charge the battery
fully to prevent battery case
damage in low temperature
areas.

For best battery service

• Keep the battery securely mount-
ed.
• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connec-
and keep it
tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
• Rinse any spilled acid from the bat-
tery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.