2011 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 428

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Battery Check the battery as follows. n Battery exterior Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps. Terminals Hold-down clamp 4 n Before recharging When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Therefore, before recharging: l If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable. l Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and disconnecting the charger cables to the battery. Maintenance and care 405 AVALON_U (OM41428U)