Maintenance
8-40
If
electrolyte (battery fluid) gets into
your eyes, flush them with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and
get immediate
medical attention. If
possible, continue to apply water
with
a sponge or cloth while on the
way to a doctor.
If
electrolyte gets on your skin, thor
-
oughly wash the contacted area. If
you feel pain or a burning sensa-
tion, get medical attention immedi-
ately.
When lifting a plastic-coated bat-
tery, excessive pressure on the end
walls could cause acid to spew
through the vent caps, resulting
in personal injury. Lift the battery
with
a carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
To get the best service from a battery:
S Keep it securely mounted.
S Keep the top clean and dry.
S Keep terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petro-
leum
jelly or terminal grease.
S Rinse
of
f spilled electrolyte immedi
-
ately
with a solution of water and bak
-
ing soda.
S If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended
time, disconnect the battery
cables.
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Tires
For reasons of proper performance,
safety, and better fuel economy, always
maintain recommended tire inflation
pressures and stay within the recom-
mended
load limits and weight
distribu
-
tion.
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