Starting The Engine When The Battery Is Discharged; Charging The Battery; Avoiding Battery Fires Or Explosions - Toyota Tacoma 2013 Owner's Manual

Starting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with an
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automatic transmission)
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
Avoiding a discharged battery
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Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
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off.
Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
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ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.

Charging the battery

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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

Avoiding battery fires or explosions

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Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
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is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the "+" and "-" ter-
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minals.
Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
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the battery.
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