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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Starting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
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Avoiding a discharged battery
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Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
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Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
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Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
CAUTION
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Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
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Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
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Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.
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Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near
the battery.
Summary of Contents for Tacoma 2012
Page 7: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7...
Page 25: ...25 Pictorial index Luggage compartment Back window P 80...
Page 245: ...245 2 5 Driving information 2 When driving...
Page 313: ...313 3 3 Using the Bluetooth audio system 3 Interior and exterior features Microphone...
Page 332: ...332 3 4 Using the hands free phone system for cellular phone Microphone...
Page 462: ...462 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance Access Cab models...
Page 494: ...494 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance...
Page 546: ...546 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency...
Page 588: ...588 6 2 Customization...
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Page 611: ...Index 611 Abbreviation list 612 Alphabetical index 614 What to do if 624...
Page 625: ...625 What to do if Instrument cluster Center panel...
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