jump cable Lexus CT200h 2012 Owner's Manual (in English)

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If the 12-volt battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if the
vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second
vehicle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle
by following the steps below.
Open the hood and fuse
block cover.
Open the exclusive jump
starting terminal cover.
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Connect the jumper cables according to the following proce-
dure:
Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the exclusive jump
starting terminal on your vehicle.
Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery ter-
minal on the second vehicle.
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a
solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the
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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the
engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of your
vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the
“POWER” switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start
the hybrid system of your vehicle by turning the
“POWER” switch to ON mode.
Make sure the “READY” indicator light comes on. If the
indicator light does not come on, contact any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order from which they were
connected.
To install the engine cover, conduct the removal proce-
dure in reverse. After installing, check that the fixed pins
are inserted securely.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at any
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CAUTION
Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the 12-volt battery:
Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended termi-
nal.
Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal 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.
12-volt battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte,
while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following
precautions when handling the 12-volt battery:
When working with the 12-volt battery, always wear safety glasses and
take care not to allow any 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 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 battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
Do not allow children near the 12-volt battery.

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CAUTION
After recharging the 12-volt battery
Have the 12-volt battery inspected at any authorized Lexus dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, continued use may cause the 12-volt
battery to emit a malodorous gas, which may be detrimental to the health of
passengers.
When replacing the 12-volt battery
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NOTICE
When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans or belt.
To prevent damaging the vehicle
The exclusive jump starting terminal is to be used when charging the 12-
volt battery from another vehicle in an emergency. It cannot be used to jump
start another vehicle.