When Exchanging The 12-Volt Battery - Lexus RX 450H Owner's Manual

When exchanging the 12-volt battery

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Use a Central Degassing type 12-volt battery (European Regulations). Also, use 12-volt
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batteries with case sizes similar to one prior the exchange and an equivalent 20 hour
rate capacity (20HR) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehicle is not
used is a short time, the 12-volt battery may discharge and hybrid system may not be
able to start.
After exchanging, firmly attach the following items to the exhaust hole of the 12-volt
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battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached to
the 12-volt battery before exchanging and
confirm that it is firmly connected to the
hole section of the vehicle.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included with the
12-volt battery exchanged or the one
installed on the battery prior to the
exchange. (Depending on the 12-volt bat-
tery to be exchanged, the exhaust hole may
be plugged.)
Exhaust hole plug
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Exhaust hole
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Exhaust hose
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Hole section of the vehicle
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For details, consult your Lexus dealer.
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