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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Starting the hybrid system when the
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12-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 and the audio sys-
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tem while the hybrid system is off.
Turn off any unnecessary electrical com-
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ponents when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such
as in heavy traffic.
When the 12-volt battery is removed or
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discharged
Information stored in the ECU is cleared.
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When the 12-volt battery is depleted,
have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer.
Some systems may require initialization.
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(P.584)
When removing the 12-volt battery ter-
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minals
When the 12-volt battery terminals are
removed, the information stored in the
ECU is cleared. Before removing the
12-volt battery terminals, contact your
Lexus dealer.
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 una-
ble to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges
automatically while the hybrid system is
operating.)
When recharging or replacing the
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12-volt battery
In some cases, it may not be possible to
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unlock the doors using the smart entry &
start system when the 12-volt battery is
discharged. Use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key to lock or
unlock the doors.
The hybrid system may not start on the
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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
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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.
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 with the same case
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size as the previous 12-volt battery and an
equivalent 20 hour rate capacity (20HR)
or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery can-
not be properly secured.
• 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 the hybrid system
may not be able to start.
Use a 12-volt battery with a handle. If a
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12-volt battery without a handle is used,
removal is more difficult.
After replacing, firmly attach the follow-
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ing items to the exhaust hole of the
12-volt battery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached
to the 12-volt battery before replacing
and confirm that it is firmly connected to
the hole section of the vehicle.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included with
the 12-volt battery replaced or the one
installed on the 12-volt battery prior to
the replacement. (Depending on the
12-volt battery to be replaced, the
exhaust hole may be plugged.)
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