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Do not force the lever as locking will not be possible if the clamp is not
positioned correctly; start the procedure again.
Disconnecting the battery
In order to maintain an adequate state of charge for starting the engine, it is recommended that the battery be disconnected if the vehicle is taken out of service for a long period.Wait 2 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting the battery.F close the windows and the doors before disconnecting the battery,F switch off all electrical consumers (audio system, wipers, lighting, ...),F switch off the ignition and wait for four minutes.Having exposed the battery, it is only necessary to disconnect the (+) terminal.
Quick release terminal
Disconnecting the (+) terminal
F Raise the lever A fully to release the clamp B.
Following reconnection of the battery
Reconnecting the (+) terminal
F Position the open clamp B of the cable on the positive post (+) of the battery.F Press down on the clamp to position it correctly on the battery post.F Lock the clamp by lowering the lever A.
After reconnecting the battery, switch on the ignition and wait 1 minute before starting to allow initialisation of the electronic systems.However, if minor problems persist following this operation, contact an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.Referring to the corresponding section, you must yourself reinitialise or reset certain systems, such as:- the remote control or electronic key (depending on version),- the electric windows,- the date and time,- the radio preset stations.
The Stop & Start system may not be operational during the trip following the first engine start.In this case, the system will only be available again after a continuous period of immobilisation of the vehicle, a period which depends on the ambient temperature and the state of charge of the battery (up to about 8 hours).
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In the event of a breakdown
