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Precautions for Removing Battery Terminal
warning
  • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
  • Certain components of this vehicle, such as air bag modules and seat belt pre-tensioners, may contain perchlorate materials. Before deployment and/or disposal of these components, review and comply with all applicable Federal, state and local regulations.
cautionIf 12V battery is disconnected, the control timer which operates the engine forcibly will be reset. If the engine does not start for prolonged period after the reset, the fuel injection system may be clogged. To avoid this, press the battery charging switch to start the engine. Note that the battery charging switch may not be turned on if the drive battery is almost fully charged. In that case, wait until the drive battery is partially discharged.
 
 
How to disconnect 12V battery terminal
Disconnect 12V battery terminal according to instruction described below.
  1. If charging is in progress, disconnect the charging connector.
    cautionDuring charging, do not remove the battery terminal.
  2. Change the power supply mode of the electric motor switch to OFF
  3. Open the back door.
    notePerform all subsequent work with the back door left open.
  4. Press the electric motor switch once to turn power supply mode to ON, and then press and hold the electric motor switch again for at least five seconds.
  5. Close the driver door and wait for at least 5 minutes.
    caution
    • Do not disconnect the negative terminal of 12V battery for 5 minutes after closing the driver door.
    • Do not perform vehicle operations such as door lock or door open/close while waiting, because automatic ACC function turns accessory power supply to ON.
  6. Make sure combination meter is turned OFF and that the P indicator of the parking brake switch is turned OFF.
  7. Remove 12V battery terminal.