Charging The Battery; Avoiding Battery Fires Or Explosions; Battery Precautions - Toyota IQ 2012 Owner's Manual

The status of the "ENGINE START STOP" switch remains stored in the
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vehicle memory. When the vehicle battery is discharged, the vehicle
returns to the status before the battery was discharged after disconnect-
ing and reconnecting the battery. When the battery needs to be discon-
nected, turn the "ENGINE START STOP" switch off before disconnecting
the battery. If the "ENGINE START STOP" switch status before the bat-
tery discharge is unknown, pay due attention to the vehicle when the bat-
tery is reconnected.
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Charging the battery

The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
CAUTION
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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 the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
 Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the "+" and "-" ter-
minals.
 Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near
the battery.
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Battery precautions

The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre-
cautions when handling the battery.
 When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
 Do not lean over the battery.
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