When Replacing The Battery (Battery Without Vent Plugs) - Toyota VIOS Owner's Manual

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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When replacing the battery (battery without vent plugs)

Use a battery that conforms to European regulations.
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Use a battery that the case size is same as the previous one (LN1), 20 hour
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rate capacity (20HR) is equivalent (45Ah) or greater, and performance rating
(CCA) is equivalent (370A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehi-
cle is not used is a short time, the battery may discharge and the engine
may not be able to start.
● For details, consult your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■ Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:
Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
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it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the "+" termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
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the battery.
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