Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual page 506

engine switch mode prior to the bat-
tery being disconnected is unknown.
If the engine will not start even after mul-
tiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.
WARNING
■ Chemicals in the battery
A battery contains poisonous and cor-
rosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following
precautions while working on or near
the battery:
● Do not cause sparks by touching
the battery terminals with tools.
●
Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
●
Wear protective safety glasses
when working near the battery.
● Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
■ Where to safely charge the bat-
tery
Always charge the battery in an open
area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is
not sufficient ventilation.
■ Emergency measures regarding
electrolyte
● 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.
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
●
If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly.
If you feel pain or burning, get med-
ical attention immediately.
●
If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to
your skin. Immediately take off the
clothing and follow the procedure
above if necessary.
● If you accidentally swallow electro-
lyte
Drink a large quantity of water or
milk. Get emergency medical atten-
tion immediately.
■ When there is insufficient battery
fluid
Do not use if there is insufficient fluid
in the battery. There is a possible dan-
ger that the battery may explode.
NOTICE
■
When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
■
When adding distilled water
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during
battery recharging may cause corro-
sion.
Checking and adding the
washer fluid
If the washer fluid level is at "LOW",
add washer fluid.
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