Lexus LS 500 2019 Owner's Manual page 381

battery was disconnected. Make sure to
turn off the engine before disconnecting
the battery. Take extra care when con-
necting the battery if the engine switch
mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple
attempts, contact your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■ Chemicals in the battery
The battery contains poisonous and cor-
rosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. To reduce the risk of death or
serious injury, take the following precau-
tions while working on or near the bat-
tery:
● Do not cause sparks by touching the
battery terminals with tools.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the
battery.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
●
clothes.
Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
●
● Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.
● Keep children away from the battery.
Where to safely charge the battery
■
Always charge the battery in an open
area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is
insufficient ventilation.
■ Emergency measures regarding
electrolyte
If electrolyte gets in your eyes
●
Flush your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or cloth
while traveling to the nearest medical
facility.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
● If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If
you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
● If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your
skin. Immediately take off the clothing
and follow the procedure above if nec-
essary.
● If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk.
Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
■ When replacing the battery
Use a battery designed for this vehicle.
Failure to do so may cause gas (hydro-
gen) to enter the passenger compart-
ment, causing a fire or explosion.
For replacement of the battery, contact
your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
When recharging the battery
■
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all acces-
sories are turned off.
Exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals
are not corroded and that there are no
loose connections, cracks, or loose
clamps.
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