If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle's battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Restarting the engine
If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a
12-volt battery, you can jump start your
vehicle by following the steps below.
Method connecting jumper (or
booster) cables to the battery
1
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
3
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to
clamp on the other end of the positive cable to
connect a negative cable clamp to
clamp at the other end of the negative cable to
Positive (+) battery terminal (your vehicle)
A
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
B
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)
C
Negative (-) battery terminal (your vehicle)
D
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked.
(P.66)
2
Open the trunk lid and remove the
luggage mat. (P.340)
In the event that the trunk opener cannot
be used, use the mechanical key to open
the trunk. (P.433)
on your vehicle and connect the
A
on the second vehicle. Then,
B
on the second vehicle and connect the
C
.
D
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