2008 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 530
2008 Lexus GS 450h Manual
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency n Starting the hybrid system when the 12 volt battery is discharged The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting. n To prevent 12 volt battery discharge l Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is off. l Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc. n When the 12 volt battery is removed or discharged The hybrid system may not start. (→P. 431) Also, the following systems must be initialized. l Tire pressure warning system (→P. 436) l Intuitive parking assist (→P. 512) CAUTION n Avoiding battery fires or explosions Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery. l Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended terminal. l Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the "+" and "-" termi- nals. l Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near the battery. 536 GS_HV_U March 29, 2010 3:31 pm