Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Charging system

2Az-fe charging

...

Precaution

Check that the battery cables are connected to the correct terminals. Disconnect the battery cables if a quick charge is given to the battery. Do not perform tests with a high voltage insul ...

Other materials:

Removal
Discharge refrigerant from refrigeration system (see page ac-172) Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Remove ...

Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and- load-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling, performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your safety and the safety of others, you must not overload your vehicle or trailer. You must also ensu ...

Checking the battery
Check the battery as follows. â–  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 â– Before recharging When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and exp ...