Lexus ES 300h Owner's Manual page 479

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
A Exhaust hole plug
B Exhaust hole
C
Exhaust hose
For details, consult your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
When removing the 12-volt battery
■
terminals
Always remove the negative (-) terminal
first. If the positive (+) terminal contacts
any metal in the surrounding area when
the positive (+) terminal is removed, a
spark may occur, leading to a fire in addi-
tion to electrical shocks and death or
serious injury.
■ Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or
explosions
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the 12-
volt battery:
● Make sure each jumper cable is con-
nected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with
any other than the intended terminal.
● Do not allow the other end of the
jumper cable connected to the "+" ter-
minal 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.
If the 12-volt battery fluid level is exces-
●
sively low (P.412), do not use the 12-
volt battery.
12-volt battery precautions
■
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous
and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Observe the following precau-
tions when handling the 12-volt battery:
When working with the 12-volt battery,
●
always wear safety glasses and take
care not to allow any 12-volt battery
fluids (acid) to come into contact with
skin, clothing or the vehicle body.
Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.
●
● In the event that 12-volt battery fluid
comes into contact with the skin or
eyes, immediately wash the affected
area with water and seek medical
attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the
affected area until medical attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling
the 12-volt battery support, terminals,
and other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the 12-volt
battery.