2008 Lexus GX 470 Owners Manual - Page 453

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency Once your vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order in which they were connected. Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. STEP 5 n Starting the engine when the battery is discharged The vehicle cannot be started by push-starting. n To prevent battery discharge l Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine 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 battery is removed or discharged The power windows and moon roof must be initialized. 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. 406