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When trouble arises
657 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
LC200_OM_OM60F57U_(U)
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make 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.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near
the battery.
■Battery 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:
●When 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.
●Do not lean over the battery.
●If 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.
●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.
●Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When 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.
710 Alphabetical index
LC200_OM_OM60F57U_(U)
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................122
Battery precautions ....... 541, 565
Child-protectors ....................... 47
Child restraint system............135
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................81
Installing child restraints ........ 140
Moon roof precautions .......... 100
Power window lock switch....... 93
Power window precautions .....96
Removed key battery
precautions .........................563
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................84
Seat belt precautions ..............82
Seat heater precautions ........ 490
Cigarette lighter ....................... 484
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 512
Interior ...................................515
Seat belts ..............................516
Clock (vehicles without
navigation system). ............... 479
Clock (vehicles with
navigation system)
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Condenser ................................535
Console box ............................. 468
Cool box.................................... 475
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 658
Crawl Control ...........................245
Cruise control...........................210
Cup holder ................................470
Curtain shield airbags ............. 113
Customizable features............. 692Daytime running light
system .................................... 199
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 351
Side mirror ............................ 351
Dimension ................................ 666
Dinghy towing .......................... 333
Display
Crawl Control display ............ 245
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................. 214
Intuitive parking assist
display ................................ 229
Multi-information display ....... 189
Shift position and shift
range .................................. 173
Trip information ..................... 190
Warning messages ............... 617
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 524
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 462
Wattage................................. 675
Door lock
Back door ................................ 51
Side door................................. 46
Wireless remote control key.... 44
Doors
Back door ................................ 51
Side door................................. 46
Side mirrors............................. 90
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 609
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 155
Correct posture ..................... 111
Off-road precautions ............. 297
Procedures............................ 154
Winter driving tips ................. 310
Driving position memory .......... 68
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 214
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