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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
disconnected. Make sure to turn off
the power before disconnecting the
12-volt battery. Take extra care when
connecting the 12-volt battery if the
power switch mode prior to discharge
is unknown.
If the system will not start even after
multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.
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When replacing the battery (vehicle
with a battery insulator)
Replace with a battery the same size as
the originally equipped battery so that
the battery insulator can be installed on
the new battery.
Battery insulator
WARNING
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Chemicals in the 12-volt battery
The 12-volt battery contains poison-
ous and corrosive sulfuric acid and
may produce hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. To reduce
the risk of death or serious injury, take
the following precautions while work-
ing on or near the 12-volt battery:
●
Do not cause sparks by touching
the 12-volt battery terminals with
tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near
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the 12-volt battery.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
●
clothes.
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Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
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Wear protective safety glasses
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when working near the 12-volt bat-
tery.
Keep children away from the
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12-volt battery.
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Where to safely charge the
12-volt battery
Always charge the 12-volt battery in
an open area. Do not charge the
12-volt battery in a garage or closed
room where there is insufficient venti-
lation.
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Emergency measures regarding
electrolyte
If electrolyte gets in your eyes
●
Flush your eyes with clean water for
at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible,
continue to apply water with a
sponge or cloth while traveling to
the nearest medical facility.
If electrolyte gets on your skin
●
Wash the affected area thoroughly.
If you feel pain or burning, get med-
ical attention immediately.
●
If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to
your skin. Immediately take off the
clothing and follow the procedure
above if necessary.
If you accidentally swallow electro-
●
lyte
Drink a large quantity of water or
milk. Get emergency medical atten-
tion immediately.
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When disconnecting the 12-volt
battery
Do not disconnect the negative (-) ter-
minal on the body side. The discon-
nected negative (-) terminal may
touch the positive (+) terminal, which
may cause a short and result in death
or serious injury.
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