2012 Lexus LS 460 Owners Manual - Page 754
2012 Lexus LS 460 Manual
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle. STEP 4 Open and close any of the doors with the "ENGINE START STOP" switch OFF. STEP 5 Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the "ENGINE START STOP" switch to IGNITION ON mode, then start the engine. STEP 6 Once the engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order in which they were connected. Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. STEP 3
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
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To prevent battery discharge
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Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned off.
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Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at a
low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
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Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle
is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical
appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the
engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)
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If the battery is discharged
The information stored in the computer will be deleted.
If the battery is discharged, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain that level for approximately 5 min-
utes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode,
then start the engine.
Once the engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the
exact reverse order in which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
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