Toyota Highlander 2011 Manual page 431

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Exterior
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Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and
that there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Before recharging
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When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas which is flam-
mable and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
If recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to
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disconnect the ground cable.
Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
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disconnecting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery (vehicles with smart
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key system)
In some cases, the hybrid system may not start. Follow one or both of the
following procedures:
After opening and closing the driver's door, wait 10 seconds then attempt
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to start the hybrid system. (If the system does not start first time, repeat
the procedure.)
With the shift lever in P and the "POWER" switch OFF, open and close
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the driver's door, then attempt to start the hybrid system.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts at both methods, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
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Terminals
Hold-down clamp