WARNING

If swallowed, battery fluid can be fatal, seek medical assistance immediately.

Do not allow battery fluid to contact your skin or eyes. It is both toxic and corrosive which can result in severe injuries. If battery fluid comes into contact with your eyes, skin or clothes, you should remove the affected clothing and flush the skin/ eyes with plenty of water. Seek medical assistance immediately.

Do not connect any 12 volt equipment directly to the battery terminals. Doing so may cause a spark, which can result in an explosion.

The cell plugs and vent pipe must be in place at all times when the battery is connected to the vehicle. Ensure that the vent pipe is clear of obstructions and not kinked. Failure to do so may cause a pressure build up in the battery, resulting in an explosion.

Do not expose the battery to a naked flame or spark as the battery produces explosive, flammable gas.

Never jump start, boost charge, or try to start a vehicle with a frozen battery. Doing so can result in an explosion.

Remove all metal jewellery before working on or near the battery, and never allow metal objects or vehicle components to come into contact with the battery terminals.

NOTICE

Do not allow battery fluid to come into contact with fabrics or painted surfaces. If battery fluid comes into contact with any surface, the surface should be washed down immediately with copious amounts of clean water.

Your vehicle is fitted with a low maintenance battery which is located under the hood.

In hot climates more frequent checks of the battery fluid level and condition are required. If necessary, the battery cells can be topped up using distilled water.

Unscrew the six cell plugs and store carefully.

Check that the surface of the liquid (electrolyte) is level with the plastic level indicator. If necessary, top up with distilled water, but never overfill. Refit the six cell plugs.