Subaru 2001 Forester Owner's Manual page 321

eyes.
D To lessen the risk of sparks, remove rings, metal watchbands,
and other metal jewelry. Never allow metal tools to contact the
positive battery terminal and anything connected to it WHILE you
are at the same time in contact with any other metallic portion of
the vehicle because a short circuit will result.
D Keep everyone including children away from the battery.
D Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
D Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after han-
dling.
CAUTION
Never use more than 10 amperes when charging the battery be-
cause it will shorten battery life.
B Checking the fluid level
Upper level
Lower level
It is unnecessary to periodically check the battery fluid level or peri-
odically refill with distilled water.
However, if the battery fluid level is below the lower level, remove the
cap. Fill to the upper level with distilled water.
11-32
Cap
OM-H1048