2004 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 282
2004 Mazda MPV Manual
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Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance WARNING Children and Batteries: Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid could cause serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin. Always keep batteries out of the reach of children. 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. 8-25