Lexus UX200 2021, Руководство пользователя

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
the cell.
3 Put the vent plug back on and close
it securely.
■ Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following
precautions before recharging:
● If recharging with the battery installed on
the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the char-
ger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the battery.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the bat-
tery
● The engine may not start. Follow the pro-
cedure below to initialize the system.
1 Shift the shift lever to P.
2 Open and close any of the doors.
3 Restart the engine.
● Unlocking the doors using the smart
access system with push-button start may
not be possible immediately after recon-
necting the battery. 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
ACC. The engine may not start with the
engine switch turned off. However, the
engine will operate normally from the
second attempt.
●
The engine switch mode is recorded by
the vehicle. If the battery is reconnected,
the vehicle will return the engine switch
mode to the status it was in before the
battery was disconnected. Make sure to
turn off the power before disconnect the
battery. Take extra care when connect-
ing the battery if the engine switch mode
prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple
attempts at all methods above, contact your
Lexus dealer.
WARNING
■ Chemicals in the battery
Battery contains 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
medical attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or cloth
while traveling to the nearest medical
facility.