TOYOTA 2011 Tundra - Manual (Page 564)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Battery
n 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
NOTICE
n When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
n After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.
n Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
l If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
l Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.