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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery
1
terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the pos-
2
itive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery terminal
3
on the second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a solid,
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stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the 12-volt battery
and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
3
slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the "START STOP
4
ENGINE" switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of
5
your vehicle by turning the "START STOP ENGINE" switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Once the vehicle' s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the
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exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
Starting the engine when the 12-volt battery is discharged
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The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
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Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
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Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
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low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
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