Seat TOLEDO Owner's Manual page 50

several minutes using clean water. Then seek
medical care immediately.
● Neutralize any acid splashes on the skin or
clothing with soap solution as quickly as pos-
sible and rinse off with plenty of water. If acid
is swallowed by mistake, consult a doctor im-
mediately.
● Keep children away from the battery.
● Hydrogen is released and a highly explo-
sive mixture of gases is generated when the
battery is under charge. Sparks when discon-
necting or releasing cable terminals with the
ignition switched on could also cause an ex-
plosion.
A short circuit is produced if the battery ter-
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minals are bridged, e.g. using metal objects,
cables, etc. Possible consequences of a short
circuit: melting of lead plates, battery explo-
sion and fire, splashing acid.
● The following is forbidden while working on
the battery: fire and open flames, smoking
and activities that could produce sparks.
Avoid causing sparks when handling cables
or electrical apparatus. Risk of injury in the
event of large sparks.
Before working on the electrical system,
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you must switch off the engine, the ignition
and all electrical components and disconnect
the cable from the negative terminal (-) of the
battery. To change a bulb, simply switch off
the corresponding light.
Never charge a frozen or thawed out bat-
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tery. Risk of explosion and acid burns! Re-
place a frozen battery.
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The essentials
Never use the jump leads on batteries in
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which the electrolyte level is too low. Risk of
explosion and acid burns!
Never use a damaged battery. Risk of ex-
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plosion! Replace a damaged battery immedi-
ately.