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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
lent (65Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(603A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the battery can-
not be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low,
even if the time period where the
vehicle 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
When removing the battery
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terminals
Always remove the negative (-)
terminal first. If the positive (+) ter-
minal contacts any metal in the
surrounding area when the posi-
tive (+) terminal is removed, a
spark may occur, leading to a fire
in addition to electrical shocks
and death or serious injury.
Avoiding battery fires or
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explosions
Observe the following precautions
to prevent accidentally igniting the
flammable gas that may be emit-
ted from the battery:
Make sure each jumper cable is
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connected to the correct termi-
nal and that it is not unintention-
ally in contact with any other
than the intended terminal.
Do not allow the other end of
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the jumper cable connected to
the "+" terminal 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
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of the jumper cables to come
into contact with each other.
Do not smoke, use matches,
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cigarette lighters or allow open
flame near the battery.
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Battery precautions
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The battery contains poisonous
and corrosive acidic electrolyte,
while related parts contain lead
and lead compounds. Observe
the following precautions when
handling the battery:
When working with the battery,
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always wear safety glasses and
take care not to allow any bat-
tery fluids (acid) to come into
contact with skin, clothing or the
vehicle body.
Do not lean over the battery.
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In the event that battery fluid
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comes into contact with the skin
or eyes, immediately wash the
affected area with water and
seek medical attention. Place a
wet sponge or cloth over the
affected area until medical
attention can be received.
Always wash your hands after
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handling the battery support,
terminals, and other bat-
tery-related parts.
Do not allow children near the
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battery.
When replacing the battery
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When the vent plug and indica-
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tor are close to the hold down
clamp, the battery fluid (sulfuric
acid) may leak.
For information regarding bat-
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tery replacement, contact your
Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
When handling jumper cables
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When connecting the jumper
cables, ensure that they do not
become entangled in the cooling
fan or engine drive belt.