Toyota Land Cruiser 2001 Owner's Manual page 262

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Checking battery condition—
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CAUTION
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BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.
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Do not cause a spark from the
battery with tools.
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Do not smoke or light a match
near the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
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Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.
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Never ingest electrolyte.
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Wear protective safety glasses
when working near the battery.
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Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
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If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible,
continue to apply water with a
sponge or cloth while en route
to the medical office.
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If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact
area. If you feel pain or burning,
get medical attention immediately.
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If electrolyte gets on
clothes, there is a possibility of
its soaking through to your skin,
so immediately take off the ex-
posed clothing and follow the
procedure above, if necessary.
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If you accidentally swallow elec-
trolyte, drink a large quantity of
water or milk. Follow with milk of
magnesia, beaten raw egg
vegetable oil. Then go immediate-
ly for emergency help.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals know to
the State of California to cause can-
cer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
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