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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
Emergency measures regarding
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electrolyte
If electrolyte gets in your eyes
●
Flush your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or cloth
while traveling to the nearest medical
facility.
If electrolyte gets on your skin
●
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If
you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes
●
It can soak through clothing on to your
skin. Immediately take off the clothing
and follow the procedure above if nec-
essary.
If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
●
Drink a large quantity of water or milk.
Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
When replacing the 12-volt battery
■
Use a 12-volt battery designed for this
vehicle. Failure to do so may cause gas
(hydrogen) to enter the passenger com-
partment, causing a fire or explosion.
For replacement of the 12-volt battery,
contact your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
When recharging the 12-volt battery
■
Never recharge the 12-volt battery while
the hybrid system is operating. Also, be
sure all accessories are turned off.
Exterior
Make sure that the 12-volt battery ter-
minals are not corroded and that there
are no loose connections, cracks, or
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loose clamps.
Terminals
A
Hold-down clamp
B
Caution symbols
The meanings of each caution symbol
on the top of the 12-volt battery are as
follows:
No smoking, no naked
flames, no sparks
12-volt battery acid
Shield eyes
Note operating instruc-
Keep away from children
Explosive gas
tions
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