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connect a negative cable clamp to
clamp at the other end of the negative cable to
Exclusive jump starting terminal (your vehicle)
A
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
B
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)
C
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclusive jump starting
D
terminal and any moving parts as shown in the illustration
5
Start the engine of the second vehi-
cle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the 12-volt battery of your
vehicle.
6
Open and close any of the doors of
your vehicle with the power switch
off.
7
Maintain the engine speed of the
second vehicle and start the hybrid
system of your vehicle by turning
the power switch to ON mode.
8
Make sure the "READY" indicator
comes on. If the indicator does not
come on, contact your Lexus
dealer.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
on the second vehicle and connect the
C
.
D
9
Once the hybrid system has
started, remove the jumper cables
in the exact reverse order from
which they were connected.
10
Close the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover and install the fuse
box cover and engine compart-
ment cover.
Once the hybrid system starts, have
the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
Starting the hybrid system when the
■
12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by
push-starting.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
■
●
Turn off the headlights and the audio sys-
tem while the hybrid system is off.
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