1998 Toyota Tercel Owners Manual - Page 184

'98 TERCEL (U) Battery recharging precautions NOTICE Do not overfill the cells. Excess electrolyte could squirt out of the battery during heavy charging, causing corrosion or damage. During recharging, the battery is producing hydrogen gas. Therefore, before recharging: 1. Maintenance type the vent plugs. batteries-Remove NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off. 2. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable. 3. Be sure the power switch on the recharger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them. 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. D Non- maintenance batteries: Only do a slow charge (5A or less). Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous. The battery may explode, causing personal injuries. Maintenance type batteries: Be sure to remove the vent plugs before recharging. 184