Checking The Battery - Hyundai H-1 2005 Owner's Manual

CHECKING THE BATTERY

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WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When
working with batteries, carefully
observe the following precautions
to avoid serious injuries.
The fluid in the battery contains a
strong solution of sulfuric acid, which
is poisonous and highly corrosive. Be
careful not to spill it on yourself or the
car. If you do spill battery fluid on
yourself, immediately do the follow-
ing:
o If battery fluid is on your skin, flush
the affected areas with water for at
least 15 minutes and then seek
medical assistance.
o If battery fluid is in your eyes, rinse
out your eyes with water and get
medical assistance as soon as
possible. While you are being driven
to get medical assistance, continue
to rinse your eyes by using a
sponge or soft cloth saturated with
water.
o If you swallow battery fluid, drink a
large quantity of water or milk fol-
lowed by milk of magnesia, eat a
raw egg or drink vegetable oil. Get
medical assistance as soon as
possible.
While batteries are being charged
(either by a battery charger or by the
vehicle's alternator), they produce
explosive gases. Always observe
these warnings to prevent injuries from
occurring:
o Charge batteries only in a well ven-
tilated area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or
smoking in the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
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Disconnection and connection
Never disconnect the battery while
the engine is running; doing so could
damage the vehicle's electrical com-
ponents. First disconnect the nega-
tive terminal and then the positive
terminal. When connecting the bat-
tery, first connect the positive termi-
nal and then the negative terminal.
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CAUTION:
o Keep the terminals clean. After
the battery is connected, apply
terminal protection grease. To
clean the terminals, use luke-
warm water.
o Never short-circuit the battery;
doing so could cause it to over-
heat and be damaged.
o Do not smoke or bring an open
flame near the battery; doing so
could ignite the explosive gas
generated by the battery.
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