The battery charge indicator light on the instrument panel should come on when you turn the ignition key to the start position and then go out immediately. If it stays on or comes on while the vehicle is moving, there is a fault in the charging system
The charging system does not normally require periodic maintenance. However, the drive belt, battery, and cables and connectors should be inspected at the intervals specified in chapter 1. Be very careful when connecting electrical connectors on vehicles equipped with a generator and keep the following points in mind:
- a) When connecting the wires from the battery to the generator, observe the polarity.
- 6) Before using arc testing equipment to repair any part of the vehicle, disconnect the wires from the alternator and from the battery.
- c) Never start the engine with the charger connected.
- d) Before using the charger, be sure to disconnect both cables from the battery.
- d) The generator is driven by a drive belt. When the engine is running, this belt can cause serious injury if hands, hair or clothing gets caught under it.
- e) Since the generator is connected directly to the battery, if it is overloaded or short-circuited, it may cause sparking or fire.
- g) Before steam cleaning the engine, cover the generator with a plastic bag and secure the bag with rubber bands.
(The information was taken from a web portal Toyotaman.ru)