2017 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER battery

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Maintenance and care
Check the battery as follows.
■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
WARNING
■When checking the reservoir
Take care as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.
Battery
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■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
■ After recharging/reco nnecting the battery
The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
● Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible imme-
diately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine
may not start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will
operate normally from the second attempt.
● The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the status it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnect the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery
if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the engine will not start even after multiple attempts at both methods, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■ Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near
battery:
● Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
● Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
● Keep children away from the battery.
■ Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation.
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WARNING
■How to recharge the battery
Only perform a slow charge (5A or less). The battery may explode if
charged at a quicker rate.
■ Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
● If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.
● If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
● If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.
● If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
NOTICE
■ When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

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Maintenance and care
Electronic key battery
●Flathead screwdriver
● Small Phillips-head screwdriver
● Lithium battery (CR2032)
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Remove the depleted battery.
When removing the cover, if the
battery cannot be seen due to the
electronic key module attaching to
the upper cover, remove the elec-
tronic key module from the cover
so that the battery is visible as
shown in the illustration.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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■Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
WARNING
■ Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
● Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 500
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 501
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 502
If you think something is wrong .............................. 508
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 509
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 510
If a warning message is displayed......................... 519
If you have a flat tire.......... 524
If the engine will not start ................................. 538
If the electronic key does not operate properly........ 540
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 543
If your vehicle overheats ... 546
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 549

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7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
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When trouble arises
■System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following case.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along with a message
or image shown on the multi-information display.
●Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is not currently functional
The PCS warning light comes on. ( →P. 511)
● Indicates that a door is not fully closed while the vehicle is stopped.
The Open door warning light comes on. ( →P. 512)
■ If “See Owner’s Manual” is shown
●If “Smart key System Malfunction” is shown, this may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● If “Transmission Fluid Temp High” is shown, it indicates that the automatic
transmission fluid temperature is too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P and
wait until the warning message and light go off. If the warning message and
light go off, you may start the vehicle again. If the warning message and
light do not go off, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without turning the
engine switch to off with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
■ If “Power Turned Off to Save Battery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.
■ When a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is
shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may be
shown on the multi-information display. In that case, follow the instruction of
the message and shift the shift lever.
■ When “Headlight System Malfunction Vi sit Your Dealer” is displayed on
the multi-information display
The following systems may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
● The LED headlight system
● The automatic headlight leveling system
● Automatic High Beam (if equipped)