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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

Keep Flames Away:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced 
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An 
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including 
cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells. When working near a battery, do 
not allow metal tools to contact the positive (

) or negative (

) terminal of the 

battery. Do not allow the positive (

) terminal to contact the vehicle body.

Battery-Related Explosion:

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced 
during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An 
exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames, including 
cigarettes, and sparks away from open battery cells.

WARNING

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