When the interior lights or headlights are dim and the engine cannot be
started
Cause
The battery may be discharged.
The battery terminals may be
loose or corroded.
Related Links
Restarting the engine when the battery is discharged(P. 630)
If the vehicle battery is discharged(P. 589)
If the vehicle battery is discharged(P. 589)
Key types(P. 57)
Opening/closing the doors(P. 68)
Using the mechanical key(P. 628)
If a door cannot be opened using the door opener switch(P. 634)
When removing the battery terminals(P. 592)
Items to initialize(P. 722)
If the vehicle battery is discharged
WARNING
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When replacing the battery
When the vent plug and indicator are close to the hold down clamp, the battery fluid
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(sulfuric acid) may leak.
For information regarding battery replacement, contact your Lexus dealer.
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If the battery discharges, it may not be possible to shift the shift position to other
positions.
In this case, the vehicle cannnot be towed without lifting both front wheels because
the front wheels will be locked.
Restarting the engine using the jumper (or
booster) cables.
Check if a battery terminal is loose or corrod-
ed.
9-3. If the engine will not start
Remedy
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