Checking 12 Volt Battery Condition - Toyota Prius 2007 Pocket Reference Manual

Checking 12 volt battery
condition—
—Precautions
CAUTION
12 VOLT BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
When the 12 volt battery must be re-
placed, use the Prius designated bat-
tery.
The 12 volt battery produces flam-
mable and explosive hydrogen gas.
Do not cause a spark from the bat-
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tery with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near
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the battery.
The electrolyte contains
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
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clothes.
Never ingest electrolyte.
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Wear protective safety glasses when
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working near the battery.
Keep children away from the bat-
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tery.
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EMERGENCY MEASURES
If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
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flush your eyes with clean water
and get immediate medical atten-
tion. If possible, continue to apply
water with a sponge or cloth while
en route to the medical office.
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
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thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burn, get medical
attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
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there is a possibility of its soaking
poisonous
through to your skin, so immediate-
ly take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if nec-
essary.
If you accidentally swallow electro-
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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.
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—Checking 12 volt battery
exterior
83p035
Open the back door. Remove the lug-
gage storage box and 12 volt battery
cover.
If the back door does not open, see "If
you cannot operate back door opener" on
page 380.
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