Procedures

12V BATTERY INSPECTION

How to Handle 12V Battery


CAUTION:
After connecting 12V battery cables, ensure that they are tightly clamped to 12V battery terminals for good contact.

WHERE TO CONNECT JUMPER CABLE WHEN THE 12V BATTERY IS DISCHARGED


CAUTION:





- If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt booster battery.





- Do not connect the jumper cables to the 12-volt battery located in the trunk room.

METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE






- The 12V battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept clean and dry.
- The terminal connections should be clean and tight.





- When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of time, disconnect the 12V battery cable from the negative terminal.
(If the vehicle has an extended storage switch, turn it off.)

CHARGING THE 12V BATTERY


CAUTION:
- For gas leakage, remove the 12V battery from the vehicle to charge in a well-ventilated area.
- Never "quick charge" a fully discharged 12V battery.
- Keep the 12V battery away from open flame while it is being charged.
- When connecting the charger, connect the leads first, then turn on the charger. Never turn on the charger first, as this may cause a spark.
- If 12V battery temperature rises above 55 �C (131 �F), stop charging. Always charge 12V battery at a temperature below 55 �


C (131 �F).
- Maintain charging voltage at 15 V or less during 12V battery charge.
Charging Rates (Standard Charge)





Charging Rates (Quick Charge)





NOTE:
- The 12V battery indicator shows "OK" at the completion of 12V battery charging.
- The ammeter reading on your 12V battery charger will automatically decrease as the 12V battery charges.
This indicates that the voltage of the 12V battery is increasing normally as the state of charge improves. The charging amps indicated above refer to initial charge rate.