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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s
battery is discharged.
You can call your Lexus dealer, or qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12 volt battery, you can jump start your Lexus by following the
steps below.
Open the hood.
Connecting the jumper cables.
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle.
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle.
Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the
illustration.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the 12 volt battery of your vehicle.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start your
vehicle’s engine.
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Summary of Contents for GX 470 2009
Page 17: ...17 A Warning reflector holder P 286 Tools P 402 Back door handle ...
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Page 128: ...128 2 1 Driving procedures Horn To sound the horn press on or close to the mark ...
Page 272: ...272 3 6 Other interior features Vanity mirror The light turns on when the cover is opened ...
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