jump start LEXUS LS460L 2016 Owners Manual

6367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
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.
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the sit-
uation, the alarm may activate and
doors locked. (P. 114)
Open the hood. Remove the engine compartment covers and battery
cover. ( P. 536, 541, 543)
If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus deal er or a qualified repair shop.
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6387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LS460/LS460L_GE (OM50G06E)
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 engine switch
off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of
your vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the
exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
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