Toyota Yaris: Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is producing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the recharger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them.
CAUTION.
Always charge the battery in an unconfined area. Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation.
Only do a slow charge (5A or less).
Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous.
The battery may explode, causing personal injuries.
NOTICE.
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off.
Checking battery condition
—Precautions
CAUTION.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS.
The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
Do not cause a spark from the battery with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near the ...
Checking and replacing fuses
Type A
Type B
Type C
If the headlights or other electrical components do not work, check the fuses.
If any of the fuses are blown, they must be replaced.
See “Fuse locations” ...
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Child restraint systems
A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada no ...
Rear seats
—Rear seat precautions
CAUTION.
Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving.
Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage.
Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinch ...
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew
and frost from the outside rear view mirrors (if equipped).
Turn the defoggers on/off
The defoggers will automatically t ...