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• Electrolyte can leak from damaged or defective ooded batteries. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
• Batteries contain acid, which can cause severe burns. If battery uid
comes in contact with your skin, ush the affected areas with water for at
least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
• Internal ingested: Get medical assistance as soon as possible.
• Contact with eyes: Flush with water and get medical assistance as soon as
possible. While you are being driven to get medical assistance, continue
to rinse your eyes by using a sponge or soft cloth saturated with water.
Things to Know Before You Operate Your Vehicle
Baery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Always wash hands aer handling the baery.
WARNING
Improper handling of high voltage wiring, baeries, or control systems could result
in serious or fatal injury by electric shock. Only qualied technicians should repair
or access high voltage wiring, baery packs, and associated systems.
WARNING
When checking the electrolyte level in ooded baeries, be careful to never touch
the baery terminals.
CAUTION