1998 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 218
1998 Toyota Tacoma Manual
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'98 Tacoma (U) 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. Checking and replacing fuses NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off. Type A Good Blown Type B CAUTION D 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. Good Blown D Only do a slow charge (5A or less). Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous. The battery may explode, causing personal injuries. Type C Good Blown 218