Toyota Yaris: Owner Maintenance / Battery

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2024) Owner's Manual / Maintenance and Care / Owner Maintenance / Battery

Before performing battery maintenance, remove the battery cover by pressing the tab.

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WARNING

Wash hands after handling the battery and related accessories

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Read the following precautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting to ensure safe and correct handling

Always wear eye protection when working near the battery

Working without eye protection is dangerous. Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause blindness if splashed into your eyes. Also, hydrogen gas produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode.

Wear eye protection and protective gloves to prevent contact with battery fluid

Spilled battery fluid is dangerous.

Battery fluid contains SULFURIC ACID which could cause serious injuries if it gets in eyes, or on the skin or clothing. If this happens, immediately flush your eyes with water for 15 minutes or wash your skin thoroughly and get medical attention.

Always keep batteries out of the reach of children

Allowing children to play near batteries is dangerous. Battery fluid could cause serious injuries if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.

Keep flames and sparks away from open battery cells and do not allow metal tools to contact the positive (+) or negative (-) terminal of the battery when working near a battery. Do not allow the positive (+) terminal to contact the vehicle body

Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas, produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the battery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries. Keep all flames including cigarettes and sparks away from open battery cells.

Keep all flames and sparks away from open battery cells because hydrogen gas is produced from open battery cells while charging the battery or adding battery fluid:

Battery Maintenance

To get the best service from a battery:

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Keep it securely mounted.

Keep the top clean and dry.

Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

Rinse off spilled electrolyte immediately with a solution of water and baking soda.

If the vehicle will not be used for an extended time, disconnect the battery cables and charge the battery every 6 weeks.

Battery Replacement

Contact your Toyota dealer for a battery replacement purchase.

Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (5-Door)

When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked. Replace it. Remove the cover. Remove the stopper and raise the wiper arm...

Key Battery Replacement

If the buttons on the smart key are inoperable and the operation indicator light does not flash, the battery may be dead. Replace with a new battery before the smart key becomes unusable...

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