Lexus UX 250h 2020 Owner's Manual page 410

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Starting the hybrid system when the 12-
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volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by
push-starting.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
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● Turn off the headlights, the air condition-
ing system, the audio system, etc. while
the hybrid system is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
ponents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.
Charging the 12-volt battery
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The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery
will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural dis-
charge and the draining effects of certain
electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for
a long time, the 12-volt battery may dis-
charge, and the hybrid system may be
unable to start. (The 12-volt battery
recharges automatically while the hybrid
system is operating.)
When the 12-volt battery is removed or
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discharged
● Information stored in the ECU is cleared.
When the 12-volt battery is depleted,
have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer.
● In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart access
system with push-button start when the
12-volt battery is discharged. Use the
wireless remote control or the mechani-
cal key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The hybrid system may not start on the
first attempt after the 12-volt battery has
recharged but will start normally after the
second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
● The power switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the 12-volt battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting
the 12-volt battery, turn the power switch
off.
If you are unsure what mode the power
switch was in before the 12-volt battery
discharged, be especially careful when
reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
The power back door must be initialized.
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(P.119)
When replacing the 12-volt battery
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Use a Central Degassing type 12-volt
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battery (European Regulations).
● Use a 12-volt battery that the case size is
same as the previous one (LN1), 20 hour
rate capacity (20HR) is equivalent
(45Ah) or greater, and performance rat-
ing (CCA) is equivalent (286A) or
greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery can-
not be properly secured.
• If an improper 12-volt battery is used, bat-
tery performance may decrease and the
hybrid system may not be able to restart.
• 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 hybrid system 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.
• Confirm that the elbow is securely
attached to the exhaust hose and exhaust
hole.
• Confirm that the exhaust hole plug is
securely attached to the exhaust hole that
the elbow is not attached to.
• Use the elbow/exhaust hole plug
included with the 12-volt battery
exchanged or the one installed on the
battery prior to the exchange. (Depend-
ing on the 12-volt battery to be
exchanged, the exhaust hole may be
plugged.)