Hyundai Accent 2001 Owner's Manual page 117

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CHECKING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
When working with batteries, carefully ob- When working with batteries, carefully ob-
When working with batteries, carefully ob- When working with batteries, carefully ob- When working with batteries, carefully ob-
serve the following precautions to avoid serve the following precautions to avoid serve the following precautions to avoid
serve the following precautions to avoid serve the following precautions to avoid
serious injuries. serious injuries. serious injuries. serious injuries. serious injuries.
The fluid in the battery contains a strong solu-
tion 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 following:
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 followed 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 occur-
ring:
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
o Charge batteries only in a well ventilated
area.
o Do not permit flames, sparks or smoking in
the area.
o Keep children away from the area.
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Checking the Battery Checking the Battery Checking the Battery
Checking the Battery Checking the Battery
Keep the battery clean. Any evidence of corro-
sion around the battery posts or terminals should
be removed using a solution of household bak-
ing soda and warm water. After the battery
terminals are dry, cover them with a light coat-
ing of grease.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces- Battery posts, terminals, and related acces- Battery posts, terminals, and related acces- Battery posts, terminals, and related acces- Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds, sories contain lead and lead compounds, sories contain lead and lead compounds, sories contain lead and lead compounds, sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California chemicals known to the state of California chemicals known to the state of California chemicals known to the state of California chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. to cause cancer and reproductive harm. to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. Wash hands after handling.
Wash hands after handling. Wash hands after handling. Wash hands after handling.
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CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING CHECKING ELECTRIC COOLING
FANS FANS FANS FANS FANS
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
The radiator fan is controlled by engine The radiator fan is controlled by engine The radiator fan is controlled by engine The radiator fan is controlled by engine The radiator fan is controlled by engine
coolant temperature and may sometimes coolant temperature and may sometimes coolant temperature and may sometimes coolant temperature and may sometimes coolant temperature and may sometimes
operate even when the engine is not run- operate even when the engine is not run-
operate even when the engine is not run- operate even when the engine is not run- operate even when the engine is not run-
ning. Use extreme caution when working ning. Use extreme caution when working ning. Use extreme caution when working
ning. Use extreme caution when working ning. Use extreme caution when working
near the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so that near the blades of the cooling fan, so that
you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade. you are not injured by a rotating fan blade.
As the coolant temperature decreases the As the coolant temperature decreases the As the coolant temperature decreases the As the coolant temperature decreases the As the coolant temperature decreases the
fan will automatically shut off. This is a fan will automatically shut off. This is a
fan will automatically shut off. This is a fan will automatically shut off. This is a fan will automatically shut off. This is a
normal condition. normal condition. normal condition.
normal condition. normal condition.
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Checking Engine Cooling Fan Checking Engine Cooling Fan Checking Engine Cooling Fan Checking Engine Cooling Fan Checking Engine Cooling Fan
The engine cooling fan should come on auto-
matically if the engine coolant temperature is
high.
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Checking Condenser Cooling Fan Checking Condenser Cooling Fan Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
Checking Condenser Cooling Fan Checking Condenser Cooling Fan
The condenser cooling fan should come on
automatically whenever the air conditioner is in
operation.
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POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
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