Lexus RC F, Owner'S Manual

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6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following
before recharging:
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If recharging with the battery installed on
the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
ground cable.
●
Make sure the power switch on the
charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the bat-
tery.
■
After recharging/reconnecting the bat-
tery
The engine may not start. Follow the proce-
dure below to initialize the system.
1 Shift the shift lever to P.
2 Open and close either door.
3 Restart the engine.
●
Unlocking the doors using the smart
entry & start system may not be possible
immediately after reconnecting the bat-
tery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to
lock/unlock the doors.
●
Start the engine with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY mode. The engine may
not start with the engine switch turned off.
However, the engine will operate nor-
mally from the second attempt.
●
The engine switch mode is recorded by
the vehicle. If the battery is disconnected
and reconnected, the vehicle will return
the engine switch mode to the status it
was in before the battery was discon-
nected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnecting the battery. Take
extra care when connecting the battery if
the engine switch mode prior to the bat-
tery being disconnected is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multi-
ple attempts, contact your Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■
Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corro-
sive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. To reduce the risk of death or
serious injury, take the following precau-
tions while working on or near the bat-
tery:
●
Do not cause sparks by touching the
battery terminals with tools.
●
Do not smoke or light a match near the
battery.
●
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and
clothes.
●
Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
●
Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.
●
Keep children away from the battery.
■
Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open
area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is
insufficient ventilation.
■
Emergency measures regarding
electrolyte
●
If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get immediate med-
ical attention. If possible, continue to
apply water with a sponge or cloth while
traveling to the nearest medical facility.
●
If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you
feel pain or burning, get medical atten-
tion immediately.
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