Honda 1995 Civic Coupe Online Reference Owner's Manual page 117

Battery
Check the condition of your car's
battery monthly. You should
check for proper electrolyte level
and corrosion on the terminals.
The battery contains sulfuric
acid (electrolyte), which is
highly corrosive and poisonous.
Getting electrolyte in your eyes
or on your skin can cause
serious burns.
Wear protective clothing and
eye protection when working
near the battery.
Emergency Procedures
Eyes - Flush with water from a
cup or other container for at
least 15 minutes. (Water under
pressure can damage the eye.)
Immediately call a physician
or 911.
Maintenance
Skin - Remove contaminated
clothing. Flush the skin with
large quantities of water. Call a
physician immediately.
Swallowing - Drink water or
milk. Call your local Poison
Control Center or a physician
immediately.
Check the battery condition by
looking at the test indicator
window on the battery.
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
The label on the battery explains
the test indicator's colors.
Check the battery terminals for
corrosion (a white or yellowish
powder). To remove it, cover the
terminals with a solution of baking
soda and water. It will bubble up
and turn brown. When this stops,
wash it off with plain water. Dry off
the battery with a cloth or paper
towel. Coat the terminals with
grease to help prevent future
corrosion.
If the terminals are severely
corroded, clean them with
baking soda and water. Then use
a wrench to loosen and remove
the cables from the terminals.
Always disconnect the negative
( - ) cable first and reconnect it
last. Clean the battery terminals
with a terminal cleaning tool or
wire brush. Reconnect and