Lexus LC500 2017 Owner's Manual page 362

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the 12-volt battery discharges, it may
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not be possible to shift the shift position to
other positions. In this case, the vehicle
cannot be towed without lifting both rear
wheels because the rear wheels will be
locked. (→P.329)
■ When exchanging the 12-volt battery
Use a Central Degassing type 12-volt
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battery (European Regulations).
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Type A : Use a 12-volt battery that the
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case size is same as the previous one
(LN4), 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is
equivalent (80Ah) or greater, and per-
formance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(685A) or greater.
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Type B : Use a 12-volt battery that the
case size is same as the previous one
(LN3), 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is
equivalent (70Ah) or greater, and perfor-
mance rating (CCA) is equivalent
(600A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery can-
not 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 engine <hybrid sys-
tem> may not be able to start.
● Use a 12-volt battery with a handle. If a
12-volt battery without a handle is used,
removal is more difficult.
After exchanging, firmly attach the fol-
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lowing items to the exhaust hole of the 12-
volt battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached
to the 12-volt battery before exchanging.
• 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
battery to be exchanged, the exhaust
hole may be plugged.)
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A Exhaust hole plug
B Exhaust hole
C Exhaust hose
For details, consult your Lexus dealer.
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: LC500 for Canada or LC500 with
heated steering wheel
*2
: LC500 except for Canada, LC500
without heated steering wheel or
LC500h
WARNING
■ When removing the 12-volt battery
terminals
Always remove the negative (-) terminal
first. If the positive (+) terminal contacts
any metal in the surrounding area when
the positive (+) terminal is removed, a
spark may occur, leading to a fire in addi-
tion to electrical shocks and death or
serious injury.
Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or
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explosions
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the 12-
volt battery: