Toyota Yaris GRMN Owner's Manual page 268

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■ Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
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If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
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Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
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After recharging/reconnecting the battery
● Unlocking the doors using the smart entry & start system may not be possi-
ble immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
●
Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine
may not start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will
operate normally 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 disconnected. 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 multiple attempts, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
WARNING
■
Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain 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 the
battery:
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Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
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Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
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Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
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Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
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Keep children away from the battery.
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