Toyota Matrix 2010 Quick Reference Manual page 322

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Battery
Check the battery as follows.
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Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
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Checking battery fluid
Check the battery condition using the indicator color.
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Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
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If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
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Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
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Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Ground cable
Green: Good condition
Dark: Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
Clear or light yellow: Not
working properly. Have the
battery
Toyota dealer.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
checked by your