Toyota Highlander Service Manual: Precaution

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CAUTION:

Check that the battery cables are connected to the correct terminals.
Disconnect the battery cables when the battery is given a quick charge.
Do not perform tests with a high voltage insulation resistance tester.
Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running.
Check that the charging cable is tightened on terminal B of the generator and the fuse box.

On-vehicle inspection

1. CHECK BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL (a) Check the electrolyte quantity of each cell. Maintenance-free battery: If it is under the lower level, replace the battery. Except Maintenance-free batte ...

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