L-SB-0023-16

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Tsb: a battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and


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L-SB-0023-16
June 22, 2016
Battery Maintenance During PDS
Service
Category
General
Market USA
Section
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2017
CT200H, ES300H, ES350,
GS F, GS200T, GS350,
GS450H, GX460, IS200T,
IS300, IS350, LS460,
LX570, NX200T, NX300H,
RC F, RC200T, RC300,
RC350, RX350, RX450H
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Introduction
A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life.
These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because
of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper
operation and optimal battery life.
As a matter of policy, Toyota does NOT provide battery warranty coverage for discharged and/or
failed batteries due to lack of maintenance. It is the dealer’s responsibility to maintain the
specified State of Charge (SOC) of the vehicle’s battery while in stock and assure proper SOC
at delivery.
To eliminate customer service concerns due to an undercharged battery during the first few
weeks of ownership, ALL dealers should check battery SOC and recharge, if necessary,
within 48 hours of delivery to customers.
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Battery Maintenance During PDS
Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
Digital Battery System Analyzer*
00002-V8150-KIT
GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station*
00002-MCGR8
QTY
1
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIER
Techstream 2.0*
Techstream Lite
PART NUMBER
QTY
TS2UNIT
ADE
Techstream Lite (Green Cable)
TSLITEPDLR01
TSLP2DLR01
* Essential SST.
NOTE
Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
Software version 11.10.034 or later is required.
Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE)
at 1-800-368-6787.
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Battery Maintenance During PDS
Battery Inspection Procedure
ALL vehicles are to be inspected according to the procedures listed below using the Digital
Battery System Analyzer no more than 48 hours prior to customer vehicle delivery.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR HYBRID VEHICLES
In hybrid vehicles, the Digital Battery System Analyzer is to be used ONLY on the AUXILIARY
(12 volt) battery.
1. Connect the test clamps to the battery. (If the analyzer does NOT power up automatically,
press the POWER button.)
2. Select the correct USER ID (if applicable)
and press Next.
Figure 1.
3. Enter USER PIN (if applicable) and
press Next.
Figure 2.
NOTE
For details on defining USER ID or PIN,
refer to the NVS-8150 Instruction Manual.
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Battery Inspection Procedure (Continued)
4. Press Next (if applicable) when the HELLO
screen appears to proceed to the Main
Menu.
Figure 3.
5. Choose Battery Test and press Select key.
Figure 4.
Select In Vehicle and press Next.
Figure 5.
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Battery Inspection Procedure (Continued)
6. Select CCA and press Next.
Figure 6.
NOTE
The battery can be tested using either
CCA or JIS. If JIS is selected, go to Step 9.
7. Select the appropriate battery type and
press Next.
Figure 7.
Enter the appropriate battery rating and
press Next.
Figure 8.
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Battery Inspection Procedure (Continued)
8. Select JIS Number and press Next.
Figure 9.
9. Aim the infrared (IR) temperature
measurement sensor at the negative (–)
battery post and press Next.
Figure 10.
The battery is now being tested.
The progress bar fills in across the screen
while testing.
10. Read or print the battery test results.
Figure 11.
Figure 12.
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Battery Inspection Results
Once the test completes, proceed with one of the procedures below according to the BATTERY
CONDITION results.
A. Battery Condition: “GOOD BATTERY”
Return the battery to service.
B. Battery Condition: “GOOD–RECHARGE”
Fully charge the battery using the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station and return it to service.
C. Battery Condition: “CHARGE & RETEST”
Fully charge the battery using the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station and retest.
NOTE
Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings.
D. Battery Condition: “REPLACE BATTERY”
Replace the battery.
NOTE
A REPLACE BATTERY result may also mean a poor connection between the battery
cables and the battery. Retest the battery using the out-of-vehicle test before replacing it.
E. Battery Condition: “BAD CELL–REPLACE”
Replace the battery. The decision indicates a bad cell within the battery.
CAUTION
If “FROZEN BATTERY” is displayed as the test result, allow the battery to reach a
temperature of 40°F (4°C) before retesting.
NEVER CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY. GASES MAY FORM, CRACKING THE CASE
AND CAUSING BATTERY ACID TO LEAK.
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Battery Charging Procedure
If the battery requires charging, follow the procedures below using the GR8 Battery
Diagnostic Station.
1. Connect the charger cables to the positive (+) and negative (–) battery terminals.
2. Plug the charger into the 110V outlet and turn the switch to the ON position.
Figure 13.
3. Select appropriate USER ID (if applicable)
and press Next.
4. Enter USER PIN (if applicable) and
press Next.
Figure 14.
NOTE
For details on defining USER ID or PIN,
refer to the GR8 Instruction Manual.
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Battery Charging Procedure (Continued)
5. Press Next when the HELLO screen
appears to proceed to the Main Menu.
Figure 15.
6. Select Diagnostic from the Main Menu
screen and press Select.
Figure 16.
7. Select In Vehicle and press Next.
Figure 17.
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Battery Charging Procedure (Continued)
8. Select CCA and press Next.
Figure 18.
NOTE
The battery can be tested using either
CCA or JIS. If JIS is selected, go to
Step 11.
9. Select the appropriate battery type and
press Next.
Figure 19.
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Battery Charging Procedure (Continued)
10. Enter the appropriate battery rating and
press Next.
Figure 20.
11. Select JIS Number and press Next.
Figure 21.
The battery will be tested before charging
will occur.
Figure 22.
The progress bar fills in across the screen
while testing.
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Battery Charging Procedure (Continued)
Testing (continued).
12. Charging recommended (Yes).
Figure 23.
Figure 24.
Charging will continue now.
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Battery Charging Results
Once the test completes, proceed with one the procedures below according to the
BATTERY CONDITION results.
A. Battery Condition: “GOOD BATTERY”
Return the battery to service.
B. Battery Condition: “REPLACE BATTERY”
Replace the battery. Print the RESULTS screen for WARRANTY CODE by
pressing Print.
NOTE
A REPLACE BATTERY result may also mean a poor connection between the battery
cables and the battery. Retest the battery using the out-of-vehicle test before
replacing it.
C. BATTERY CONDITION: “BAD CELL REPLACE”
Replace the battery. The decision indicates a bad cell within the battery. Print the
RESULTS screen for WARRANTY CODE by pressing Print.
Battery Replacement Procedure
If a vehicle battery needs to be replaced for a
warrantable condition, complete a Warranty
Battery Label and affix it to the failed battery for
proper warranty parts and claim processing.
Include the Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) and warranty code on the Warranty
Battery Label.
Figure 25.
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Recommended Battery Maintenance
In addition to this NEW pre-delivery battery test, a monthly battery inspection is still required for
stored vehicles. If your dealership is located in an area subject to extreme temperatures (hot or
cold), periodic maintenance may need to be performed more frequently.
Refer to long term storage guidelines.
To reduce parasitic battery drain on vehicles in storage for 1 week or more, the negative (–)
battery cable should ALWAYS be disconnected to reduce battery discharge. When the negative
(–) battery cable is reconnected, check and reset electrical components, such as the clock,
radio, etc., and re-initialize ALL applicable systems/functions.
Refer to the appropriate model and year service bulletins for specific details.
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