Toyota Land Cruiser Station Wagon Owner's Manual page 653

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Start the engine with the engine
switch in ACC. The engine may not
start with the engine switch turned off.
However, the engine will operate nor-
mally from the second attempt.
The engine switch mode is recorded
by the vehicle. If the battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the
engine switch mode to the status it
was in before the battery was discon-
nected. Make sure to turn off the
engine before disconnect the battery.
Take extra care when connecting the
battery if the engine switch mode prior
to discharge is unknown.
If the engine will not start even after mul-
tiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.
WARNING
Chemicals in the battery
A battery contains poisonous and cor-
rosive 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
the battery:
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.
Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
Where to safely charge the bat-
tery
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.
Emergency measures regarding
electrolyte
If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for
at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible,
continue to apply water with a
sponge or cloth while traveling to
the nearest medical facility.
If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly.
If you feel pain or burning, get med-
ical attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to
your skin. Immediately take off the
clothing and follow the procedure
above if necessary.
If you accidentally swallow electro-
lyte
Drink a large quantity of water or
milk. Get emergency medical atten-
tion immediately.
NOTICE
When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
When adding distilled water
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during
battery recharging may cause corro-
sion.
Adding the washer fluid
If none of the washer does not work
or the "Windshield Washer Fluid