Inspection Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT BATTERY
1. Inspect the battery specific gravity.
  1. Check the specific gravity of each cell.
  Standard gravity: 1.25 to 1.29 at 20°C(68°F)
2. Inspect the battery voltage.
  1. After the vehicle is driven for 20 minutes, stop the engine.
  2. Turn the ignition switch ON, and turn on the headlights, blower fan and defogger for 1 minute.
  3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  4. Measure the battery voltage.
  Standard voltage: 9.6 V or more
  
  NG: REPLACE BATTERY
  
  OK: CHECK ECU POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT