4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Before recharging
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When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following precautions before recharging:
If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
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ground cable.
Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and discon-
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necting the charger cables to the battery.
If the vehicle is not used for an extended period of time
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Removing the specified fuse helps to suppress parasitic current (the draw on the
battery when the vehicle is shut off).
Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position.
STEP
1
Open the fuse box lid in the engine compartment. (P. 287)
STEP
2
STEP
3
Before commencing driving again, make sure to return the fuse to its original posi-
tion.
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While referring to "Fuse layout and amper-
age ratings" (P. 290) or the back of the
fuse box lid for the location, use the pull-out
tool
to remove the "D/C CUT" fuse
and put it into
.
Make sure that the fuse is firmly inserted.