2000 Toyota Sienna Owners Manual - Page 257

00 SIENNA(U) -Checking battery fluid NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accessories are off before performing maintenance. z When checking the battery, remove the ground cable from the negative terminal (" −" mark) first and reinstall it last. z Be careful not to cause a short circuit with tools. z Take care no solution gets into the battery when washing it. CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER Check the battery hydrometer color. Hydrometer color Type A GREEN Type B BLUE condition by the Type A Green Dark Clear or light yellow 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. Type B Blue White Red 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. Condition Good D Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous. The battery may explode, causing personal injuries. DARK Charging necessary. Have battery WHITE checked by your Toyota dealer. RED Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off. CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW 257