Battery - SMART For two coupé Operator's Manual

If you do not intend to operate your vehicle
for an extended period of time, consult an
authorized smart center about steps you
need to observe.
G WARNING
Observe all safety instructions and pre-
cautions when handling automotive batter-
ies.
Risk of explosion.
Fire, open flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling batteries.
Avoid creating sparks.
Battery acid is caustic.
Do not allow it to come
into contact with skin,
eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective
clothing, especially
gloves, apron and face-
guard.
Wear eye protection.
Rinse any acid spills
immediately with clear
water. Contact a physician
if necessary.
Keep children away.
Follow the instructions in
this Operator's Manual.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
G WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in severe injury or death.
Observe all safety instructions and pre-
cautions when handling automotive batter-
ies.
Never lean over batteries while connect-
ing, you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with
eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does,
immediately flush affected area with water
and seek medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
G WARNING
Do not place any metal objects on a battery.
You could otherwise cause a short circuit
and the battery's highly flammable chemi-
cals could ignite.
Never allow any metal object to contact both
battery terminals or the positive terminal
and the vehicle body at the same time. This
might short circuit the battery and ignite
the highly flammable and explosive hydro-
gen gas generated by the battery, causing
serious personal injury.
G WARNING
Keep flames or sparks away from battery,
avoid improper connection of jumper
cables, smoking, etc.
When disconnecting the battery, always
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disconnect the negative terminal first,
followed by positive terminal.
When connecting the battery, always con-
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nect the positive terminal first, fol-
lowed by the negative terminal.
Do not loosen or disconnect the battery
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terminal clips while the engine is run-
ning or the key is in the starter switch.

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