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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
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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.
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If you accidentally swallow electro-
lyte
Drink a large quantity of water or
milk. Get emergency medical atten-
tion immediately.
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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
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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.
Checking and adding the
washer fluid
If the washer fluid level is at "LOW",
add washer fluid.
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Using the gauge
The washer fluid level can be checked
by observing the position of the level on
the liquid-covered holes in the gauge.
If the level falls below the second hole
from the bottom (the "LOW" position),
refill the washer fluid.
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Current fluid level
WARNING
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When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the
engine is hot or running as washer
fluid contains alcohol and may catch
fire if spilled on the engine, etc.
NOTICE
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Do not use any fluid other than
washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine
antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to prob-
lems of the washer fluid not spraying.
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Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as nec-
essary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures
listed on the label of the washer fluid
bottle.