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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

When disconnecting the 12 volt battery

When replacing the 12 volt battery

Use a 12 volt battery designed for the vehicle. Failure to do so may cause

gas (hydrogen) to enter the passenger compartment, causing a fire or explo-

For replacement of the 12 volt battery, contact your Toyota dealer.

When recharging the 12 volt battery

Never recharge the 12 volt battery while the hybrid system is operating.

Also, be sure all accessories are turned off.

Do not disconnect the negative (-) termi-

nal on the body side as shown. The dis-

connected negative (-) terminal may

touch the positive (+) terminal, which may

cause a short and result in death or seri-