Lexus 2011 RX350, Owner'S Manual

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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 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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When the battery is removed or discharged
The power back door must be initialized. (
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P. 630)
Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery terminal
on the second vehicle
Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a solid,
stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery and any
moving parts, as shown in the illustration.
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 start the
engine of your vehicle by turning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order from which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
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