Chapter 7−3 Electrical Components; Battery Precautions; Emergency Measures - Toyota 1998 Camry Owner's Manual

Part 7
DO−IT−YOURSELF
MAINTENANCE—
Chapter 7−3
Electrical components
D Checking battery condition
D Battery recharging precautions
Checking and replacing fuses
D
D Adding washer fluid
D Replacing light bulbs
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Checking battery condition—
—Precautions
CAUTION

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.
D
Do not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.
D
Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
D
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.
D
Never ingest electrolyte.
D
Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.
D
Keep children away from the bat-
tery.

EMERGENCY MEASURES

D
If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediatly and get immediate medi-
cal attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while en route to the medical
office.
D
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burning, get medi-
cal attention immediately.
D
If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immediate-
ly take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if nec-
essary.
D
If you happen to swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
gency help.