When Battery Is Discharged [09/2022 - ]

HINT: 

• The following problems indicate that the battery is discharged:
  • No display appears on the instrument panel when the engine switch is turned ON.
  • The headlights are dim.
  • The sound from the horn is weak.
  • "12-Volt Battery Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual" is displayed on the multi-information display.
• The booster terminal cannot be used to rescue a vehicle with a discharged battery.

1. Set the shift position to neutral and engage the parking brake.
2. Make sure to carry the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly and check that the engine switch is off.
3. Remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.

   Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [09/2022 - 11/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20 [11/2022 - 09/2024] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25 [09/2024 - ]

4. Open the booster terminal cover.

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   Remove in this Direction

5. Using booster cables, connect the 12 V battery of the rescue vehicle to the battery of the stalled vehicle as shown in the illustration.

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   *a

   Booster Terminal

   *b

   Battery of Rescue Vehicle

   Connecting Sequence	Connecting Location
   1	Booster terminal of stalled vehicle
   2	Positive (+) battery terminal of rescue vehicle
   3	Negative (-) battery terminal of rescue vehicle
   4	Position shown in the illustration on stalled vehicle

6. Start the engine of the rescue vehicle and run its engine a slightly elevated speed for approximately 5 minutes in order to charge the battery of the stalled vehicle.
7. With the engine switch off, open and close any door.
8. With the engine of the rescue vehicle being run at a slightly elevated speed, turn the engine switch START from ON to start the engine.
   NOTE:

   Immediately disconnect the booster cables in the reverse order of connection after the engine has started.

   HINT: 

   When the battery is fully depleted, the automatic learning function completes learning when each system is first used.

   Refer to AUTOMATIC LEARNING CHART [09/2022 - 11/2022] , or refer to AUTOMATIC LEARNING CHART [11/2022 - ]