Checking The Battery - Hyundai Santa Fe 2002 Owner's Manual

Fuse Puller
3. Be sure to check all other fuses even if you
find one that appears to have burned out.
4. Replace the blown fuse by pressing a new
fuse of the same rating into place. The fuse
should be a snug fit. If it is not, have the fuse
clip repaired or replaced by a Hyundai
dealer. If you do not have a spare fuse, you
may be able to borrow a fuse of the same or
lower rating from an accessory you can
temporarily get along without (the radio or
cigarette lighter, for example). Always re-
member to replace the borrowed fuse.
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CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION:
A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a A burned-out fuse indicates that there is a
problem in the electrical circuit. If you re- problem in the electrical circuit. If you re- problem in the electrical circuit. If you re- problem in the electrical circuit. If you re- problem in the electrical circuit. If you re-
place a fuse and it blows as soon as the place a fuse and it blows as soon as the
place a fuse and it blows as soon as the place a fuse and it blows as soon as the place a fuse and it blows as soon as the
accessory is turned on, the problem is seri- accessory is turned on, the problem is seri- accessory is turned on, the problem is seri-
accessory is turned on, the problem is seri- accessory is turned on, the problem is seri-
ous and should be referred to a Hyundai ous and should be referred to a Hyundai ous and should be referred to a Hyundai
ous and should be referred to a Hyundai ous and should be referred to a Hyundai
dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re- dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re- dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re- dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re- dealer for diagnosis and repair. Never re-
place a fuse with anything except a fuse place a fuse with anything except a fuse place a fuse with anything except a fuse place a fuse with anything except a fuse place a fuse with anything except a fuse
with the same or a lower amperage rating. A with the same or a lower amperage rating. A with the same or a lower amperage rating. A with the same or a lower amperage rating. A with the same or a lower amperage rating. A
higher capacity fuse could cause damage higher capacity fuse could cause damage
higher capacity fuse could cause damage higher capacity fuse could cause damage higher capacity fuse could cause damage
and create a fire hazard. and create a fire hazard. and create a fire hazard.
and create a fire hazard. and create a fire hazard.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY

CHECKING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY CHECKING THE BATTERY
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
Batteries can be dangerous! When working Batteries can be dangerous! When working
Batteries can be dangerous! When working Batteries can be dangerous! When working Batteries can be dangerous! When working
with batteries, carefully observe the follow- with batteries, carefully observe the follow- with batteries, carefully observe the follow-
with batteries, carefully observe the follow- with batteries, carefully observe the follow-
ing precautions to avoid serious injuries. ing precautions to avoid serious injuries. ing precautions to avoid serious injuries. ing precautions to avoid serious injuries. ing precautions to avoid 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
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yourself or the car. If you do spill battery fluid on
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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 generator),
they produce explosive gases. Always observe
these warnings to prevent injuries from occur-
ring: