5. Battery electrolyte level
Open the hood, and check the battery electrolyte level.
The electrolyte level must be kept between the UPPER and LOWER level
marks. If the electrolyte level is near the LOWER mark, remove the battery
filler caps and carefully add distilled water to each cell until the liquid
reaches the upper level line (see page 104).
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL
l Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas. A spark or flame can
explode the battery causing serious injury or blindness.
Provide adequate ventilation.
Keep sparks and flames away.
Follow the above procedure carefully.
l The battery contains corrosive sulfuric acid. Contact with eyes or skin
causes burns.
Wear protective clothing and use eye protection when working near the
battery.
POISON-KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
Eyes - Flush with water from a cup or other container for at
least 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
Skin - Remove contaminated clothing. Flush skin with large
quantities of water. Call a physician.
If swallowed - Drink water or milk and call your poison control center
or a physician immediately.