Lexus RX450H Manual page 655

CAUTION

Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the 12-volt battery:

Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended termi-
nal.

Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the "+" termi-
nal 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.
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