2011 Lexus CT 200h Owners Manual - Page 631
2011 Lexus CT 200h 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. n When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged l The hybrid system may not start. (→P. 514) l If the 12-volt battery discharges while the shift position is in P, it may not be pos- sible to shift the shift position to other positions. In this case, the vehicle cannot be towed without lifting both front wheels because the front wheels will be locked. (→P. 571) l When the 12-volt battery is reconnected, start the hybrid system and confirm that the shift position can be changed to each position using the shift position indicator. CAUTION n Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas that may be emitted from the 12-volt battery: l 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 terminal. l Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the "+" terminal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or unpainted metal. l Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact with each other. l Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the 12- volt battery. 638 CT200h_U (OM76004U)