Before Recharging; After Recharging The Battery; Chemicals In The Battery; Where To Safely Charge The Battery - Toyota IQ 2012 Owner's Manual

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Before recharging

When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
 Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.
 After recharging the battery (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the sys-
tem.
Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or depress the brake pedal with
the shift lever in N (manual transmission).
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
CAUTION
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Chemicals in the battery

A battery contains poisonous 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 working on or near bat-
tery:
 Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
 Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
 Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
 Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
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 Keep children away from the battery.
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Where to safely charge the battery

Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation.
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