Lexus ES 300(h), Owner'S Manual

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a 12-
volt battery, you can jump start your
vehicle using the following procedure.
1
Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and doors locked.
(

P.124)
2 Open the hood (

P.402) and
remove the fuse box cover.
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
3
Open the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover.
4 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and connect the
clamp on the other end of the positive cable to on the second vehicle.
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the hybrid system if the
12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Restarting the hybrid system
A
B