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Maintenance

Battery

In this manual: Maintenance
Your Vehicle at a Glance — 5Your Vehicle's Safety System — 45Convenient Features of Your Vehicle — 132Multimedia System — 1Driving Your Vehicle — 91What to Do in an Emergency — 33Maintenance — 58Specifications, Consumer Information and Safety Defect Reporting — 8
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WARNING

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH to yourself or others, always follow these precautions when working near or handling the battery:

Hyundai Elantra. Battery Always read and carefully follow instructions when handling the battery.

Hyundai Elantra. Battery Wear eye protection designed to protect the eyes from acid splashes.

Hyundai Elantra. Battery Keep all flames, sparks, and smoking materials away from the battery.

Hyundai Elantra. Battery Hydrogen is always present in battery cells, is highly flammable, and may explode if ignited.

Hyundai Elantra. Battery Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

Hyundai Elantra. Battery WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which is highly corrosive. Do not allow acid to contact the eyes, skin, or clothing.

If acid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately. If acid contacts your skin, wash the area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, seek medical attention immediately.

  • When lifting a plastic-case battery, excessive pressure on the case may cause battery acid to leak. Lift using the battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.
  • Do not attempt to jump start the vehicle if the battery is frozen.
  • NEVER attempt to charge the battery while the vehicle battery cables are connected to the battery.
  • The electrical ignition system operates at high voltage. NEVER touch these components while the engine is running or when the engine start/stop button is in the ON position.
  • Electrolyte leakage from the battery caused by repeated driving through sharp turns (for example, on racetracks) may create safety hazards. Avoid repeated driving through sharp turns.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.

NOTICE

  • When you will not use the vehicle for a long period in a low temperature area, disconnect the battery and store it in a warm place.
  • Always fully charge the battery to prevent damage to the battery case due to low charge in low temperature areas.

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