2008 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 448

'08 Rav4_U (L/O 0802) -Checking battery condition 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. Checking and replacing fuses Type B Blue White Red 2. Be sure the power switch on the recharger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them. Good Blown CAUTION 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 Toyota dealer. 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. Type A D Only do a slow charge (5 A 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. Good Blown Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. Type B 420 2008 RAV4 from Feb. '08 Prod. (OM42726U)