2008 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER jump cable

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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the bat
tery is discharged.
You can call your Toyota dealer, Roadside Assistance or Toyota Cus
tomer Service.
If you have a set of jumper (or boo ster) cables and a second vehi−
cle with a 12 volt battery, you can jump start your Toyota following
the steps below.
Connecting the jumper cables.
Remove the engine cover.
If required, remove all vent plugs from the booster battery. Lay a
cloth over the open vents on t he booster battery. (This helps
reduce the explosion hazard, personal injuries and burns.)
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 gro
und on your vehicles 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 battery of your vehicle.
STEP1
STEP 2

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485 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
nAvoiding a discharged battery
lTurn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
lTurn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run−
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
Open and close any of the doors with the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start
your vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con−
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
STEP3
STEP 4
STEP 5

486 5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
nAvoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam−
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
lMake sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi−
nal.
lDo not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “−” ter−
minals.
lDo not allow open flame or use matc hes, cigarette lighters or smoke near
the battery.
nBattery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre−
cautions when handling the battery:
lWhen working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
lDo not lean over the battery.
lIf the battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately
wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention
can be received.
lAlways wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery−related parts.
l
Do not allow children near the battery.

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NOTICE
nTo prevent damaging the vehicle
Do not pull− or push−start the vehicle, because the three−way catalytic con−
verter may overheat and become a fire hazard.
nWhen handling jumper cables
Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan
or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.