2018 LEXUS NX300h jump start

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LEXUS NX300h Owners Manu-
al_USA_OM78212U If you have a set of jumper (or booster)
cables and a second vehicle with a 12-
volt battery, you can jump start your
vehicle by following the steps below.
1 Confirm that the electronic key is
being carried.When connecting the jumper (or booster)
cables, depending on the situation, the
alarm may activate and the doors may lock.
( → P.72) 2 Open the hood ( → P.325) and fuse
box cover.
3 Open the exclusive jump starting
terminal cover.
4 Remove the engine cover.If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged The following procedures may be
used to start the hybrid system if the
vehicle’s 12-volt battery is dis-
charged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Restarting the hybrid system

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When trouble arises 5 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and connect the
clamp on the other end of the positive cab le to on the second vehicle. Then,
connect a negative cable clamp to on the second vehicle and connect the
clamp at the other end of the negative cable to .
Exclusive jump starting terminal (your vehicle)
Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)
Solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the exclusive jump starting
terminal and any mo ving parts as shown in the illustration
6 Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain at that level for approximatel y 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt bat-
tery of your vehicle.
7 Open and close any of the doors of yo ur vehicle with the power switch off.
8 Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the hybrid system of
your vehicle by turning the power switch to ON mode.
9 Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator light does not
come on, contact your Lexus dealer.
10 Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which they were connected.
11 Close the exclusive jump starting termin al cover, and reinstall the fuse box
cover to its original position.
Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible. A
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When trouble arises WARNING■
Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or
explosions
Observe the following precautions to
prevent accidentally igniting the flamma-
ble gas that may be emitted from the 12-
volt battery: ●
Make sure each jumper cable is con-
nected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentiona lly in contact with
any other than the intended terminal.●
Do not allow the other end of the
jumper cable connected to the “+” ter-
minal to come into contact with any
other parts or metal surfaces in the
area, such as brackets or unpainted
metal.●
Do not allow the + and - clamps of the
jumper cables to come into contact
with each other.●
Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette
lighters or allow open flame near the
12-volt battery.■
12-volt Battery precautions
The 12-volt battery contains poisonous
and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while
related parts contain lead and lead com-
pounds. Observe the following precau-
tions when handling the 12-volt battery: ●
When working with the 12-volt 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 12-volt battery.
●
In the event that 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 12-volt battery support, terminals,
and other batter y-related parts. ●
Do not allow children near the 12-volt
battery. ■
After recharging the 12-volt battery
Have the 12-volt battery inspected at
your Lexus dealer as soon as possible.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, con-
tinued use may cause the 12-volt battery
to emit a malodorous gas, which may be
detrimental to the health of passengers. ■
When exchanging the 12-volt battery
After exchanging, securely attach the
exhaust hose and exhaust hole plug to
the exhaust hole of the exchanged 12-
volt battery. If not properly installed,
gases (hydrogen) may leak into the vehi-
cle interior, and there is the possible dan-
ger of the gas igniting and exploding.
NOTICE■
When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables,
ensure that they do not become entan-
gled in the cooling fans or belt. ■
To prevent damaging the vehicle
The exclusive jump starting terminal is to
be used when charging the 12-volt bat-
tery from another vehicle in an emer-
gency. It cannot be used to jump start
another vehicle.