When The Battery Is Removed Or Discharged; Charging The Battery - Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Owner's Manual

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Starting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
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To prevent battery discharge
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Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
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Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
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When the battery is removed or discharged

Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is activated.
(→P. 119)
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Charging the battery

The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
CAUTION
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Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
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Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
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Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
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Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.
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