2002 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 203

-Checking auxiliary battery condition NOTICE z Be sure the traction motor 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 INDICATOR Check the battery condition by the indicator color. Indicator color Type A Green Dark Clear or Light Yellow Type B Blue White Condition Good Charging necessary. Have battery checked by your EV service station. Have battery checked by your EV service station. Auxiliary 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. Type A Green Dark Clear or light yellow Type B Blue White Red 2. Make 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 Only do a slow charge (5A or less). Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous. The battery may explode, causing personal injuries. Red NOTICE Never recharge the battery with the motor switch on. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off. NOTICE Do not refill the battery with water. 195