1996 Lexus LS 400 Owners Manual - Page 175

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY (b) Starting a flooded engine ! CAUTION If the engine will not start, your engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking. If this happens, turn the key to "START" with the accelerator pedal held down. Continue this operation for 15 seconds and then stop cranking. Then try starting the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal. If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of cranking, release the key, wait a few minutes and try again. If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Lexus dealer. Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword".) S Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is poisonous and corrosive. Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting, and avoid spilling acid on your skin, clothing, or vehicle. S If you should accidentally get acid on yourself or in your eyes, remove any contaminated clothing and flush the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office. S The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near. Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting. NOTICE Do not crank for more than 15 seconds at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring systems. (c) Jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct. To avoid serious personal injury and damage to your vehicle which might result from battery explosion, acid burns, electrical burns, or damaged electronic components, these instructions must be followed precisely. If you are unsure about how to follow this procedure, we strongly recommend that you seek help from your Lexus dealer, Roadside Assistance or Customer Service Assistance. (See "Foreword"). 161