Lexus LC500 2017 Owner's Manual page 363

WARNING
Make sure each jumper cable is con-
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nected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with
any other than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the other end of the
jumper cable connected to the "+" ter-
minal to come into contact with any
other parts or metal surfaces in the
area, such as brackets or unpainted
metal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the
jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette
lighters or allow open flame near the
12-volt battery.
If the 12-volt battery fluid level is exces-
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sively low (→P.300), do not use the
12-volt battery.
12-volt battery precautions
■
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous
and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Observe the following precau-
tions when handling the 12-volt battery:
● When working with the 12-volt battery,
always wear safety glasses and take
care not to allow any 12-volt battery
fluids (acid) to come into contact with
skin, clothing or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.
In the event that 12-volt battery fluid
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comes into contact with the skin or
eyes, immediately wash the affected
area with water and seek medical
attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the
affected area until medical attention
can be received.
Always wash your hands after handling
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the 12-volt battery support, terminals,
and other battery-related parts.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
● Do not allow children near the 12-volt
battery.
After recharging the 12-volt battery
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Have the 12-volt battery inspected at
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. If
the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, con-
tinued use may cause the 12-volt battery
to emit a malodorous gas, which may be
detrimental to the health of passengers.
When exchanging the 12-volt battery
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After exchanging, securely attach the
exhaust hose and exhaust hole plug to
the exhaust hole of the exchanged 12-
volt battery. If not properly installed,
gases (hydrogen) may leak into the vehi-
cle interior, and there is the possible dan-
ger of the gas igniting and exploding.
NOTICE
When handling jumper cables
■
When connecting the jumper cables,
ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fan or engine drive
belt.
To prevent damaging the vehicle
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The exclusive jump starting terminal is to
be used when charging the 12-volt bat-
tery from another vehicle in an emer-
gency. It cannot be used to jump start
another vehicle.
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