T-SB-0024-23

Rev2

May 26, 2023

Battery Maintenance During PDS
Service
Category

General

Section

Pre-Delivery Service

Market USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

2024

4Runner, 86, bZ4X, Camry,
Camry HV, Corolla, Corolla
Cross, Corolla Cross HV,
Corolla Hatchback, Corolla
HV, Crown, GR Corolla,
Grand Highlander, Grand
Highlander HV, Highlander,
Highlander HV, Land
Cruiser, Mirai, Prius, Prius
Prime, RAV4, RAV4 HV,
RAV4 Prime, Sequoia HV,
Sienna HV, Supra, Tacoma,
Tacoma HV, Tundra, Tundra
HV, Venza HV

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REVISION NOTICE
February 13, 2024 Rev2:
 Applicability has been updated to include 2024 model year Land Cruiser vehicles.
August 28, 2023 Rev1:
 Applicability has been updated to include 2024 model year 86, bZ4X, Highlander, Highlander
Hybrid, Tacoma, and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.

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Battery Maintenance During PDS
Introduction

A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service
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 ensure proper SOC at delivery.
To eliminate customer service concerns due to an undercharged battery during the first few weeks
of ownership, All dealers should test the auxiliary (12V) battery and recharge, if necessary, no
more than 48 hours before delivery to the customer.
CAUTION
Refer to the precautions listed in the DSS-5000 Instruction Manual and DCA-8000 Instruction
Manual located at TIS – Diagnostics – Tools & Equipment – Battery Diagnostics.

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Battery Maintenance During PDS
Warranty Information
OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

TIME

OFP

T1

T2

N/A

Not Applicable to Warranty

–

–

–

–

Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)

PART NUMBER

QTY

DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic Tool*

DSS-5000P T

1

DCA-8000 Battery Diagnostic Tool*

DCA-8000P T

1

*Essential SST.

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

SUPPLIER

Techstream ADVi*
Techstream 2.0
Techstream Lite

PART NUMBER

QTY

TSADVUNIT
ADE

Techstream Lite (Green Cable)

TS2UNIT
TSLITEPDLR01
TSLP2DLR01

*Essential SST.

NOTE
 Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
 GTS+ software version 2023.04.003.02 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

Test the auxiliary (12V) battery using the DSS-5000 Battery Diagnostic Tool’s In Vehicle Test
mode or the DCA-8000 Battery Diagnostic Tool’s Advanced Battery Test mode. ALWAYS perform
the battery test directly on the battery terminals, avoid testing the battery using alternate charging
posts or grounds.
CAUTION
In hybrid and electric vehicles, the DCS-8000 Battery Diagnostic Tool is to be used ONLY on the
auxiliary (12V) battery.

NOTE
 ALL vehicles MUST be inspected using the DCA-8000 Battery Diagnostic Tool no more than 48 hours
BEFORE delivery to the customer.
 Ensure ALL doors stay closed and lights remain OFF during battery testing and charging.
 For details on how to use the battery diagnostic station, refer to the DSS-5000 Instruction Manual and
DCA-8000 Instruction Manual located at TIS – Diagnostics – Tools & Equipment – Battery Diagnostics.

Battery Inspection Results

Once the test completes, proceed with one of the procedures below according to the
battery condition results.
 Battery Condition: “GOOD BATTERY”
Return the battery to service.


Battery Condition: “GOOD-RECHARGE”
Fully charge the battery using the DCA-8000 Battery Diagnostic Tool’s Manual Charge
mode and return it to service.



Battery Condition: “BAD CELL-REPLACE”
Replace the battery.



Battery Condition: “REPLACE BATTERY”
Replace the battery.



Battery Condition (DSS-5000 ONLY):
“USE DCA-8000 ADVANCED BATTERY DIAGNOSTICS”
Test the auxiliary (12V) battery using the DCA-8000 Battery Diagnostic Tool’s
Advanced Battery Test mode.

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Battery Maintenance During PDS
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 1.

Periodic Battery Maintenance

In addition to this pre-delivery battery test, periodic battery maintenance is still required for stored
vehicles. If your dealership is in an area subject to extreme temperatures (hot or cold), periodic
maintenance may need to be performed more frequently.
If the vehicle is stored for over 30 days, be sure to follow Long-Term Vehicle Storage Guidelines.
To reduce parasitic battery drain on vehicles, other than Mirai, that are placed in storage for one
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 Repair Manual for specific details.

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