Toyota Camry 2018 Owner's Manual page 444

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
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How to recharge the battery (batteries without vent plugs)
Only perform a slow charge (5 A or less). The battery may explode if
charged at a quicker rate.
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Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
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If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.
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If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
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If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.
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If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
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When disconnecting the battery
Do not disconnect the negative (-) terminal on the body side. The discon-
nected negative (-) terminal may touch the positive (+) terminal, which may
cause a short and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
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When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
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When adding distilled water (batteries with vent plugs)
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during battery recharging may cause corro-
sion.