TOYOTA 2011 Rav4 - Manual (Page 393)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Battery
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Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
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Checking battery fluid
Check that the level is between
the “UPPER” and “LOWER”
lines.
“UPPER” line
“LOWER” line
If the fluid level is at or below the
“LOWER” line, add distilled water.
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Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
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If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
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Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.