2019 LEXUS RX450H remove

6988-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle
is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the 12-volt battery may discharge, and the
hybrid system may be unable to start. (The 12-volt battery recharges automatically while
the hybrid system is operating.)
■When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
●In some cases, it may not be possible to un lock the doors using the smart access system
with push-button start when the 12-volt battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
●The hybrid system may not start on the first attempt after the 12-volt battery has
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
●The power switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the 12-volt battery is
reconnected, the system will retu rn to the mode it was in before the 12-volt battery was
discharged. Before disconnect ing the 12-volt battery, turn the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the power switch was in before the 12-volt battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
●The power back door must be initialized. ( P. 150)
■When replacing the 12-volt battery
●RX450h: Use a Central Degassing type 12 -volt battery (European Regulations).
RX450hL: Use a 12-volt battery designed for this vehicle.
●RX450h: Use a 12-volt battery that the case size is same as the previous one (LN2),
20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is equivalent (60Ah) or greater, and performance rating
(CCA) is equivalent (460A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehicle is not used is a short time, the 12-volt battery may discharge and the hybrid system may
not be able to start.

6998-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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●Use a 12-volt battery with a handle. If a 12-volt battery without a handle is used, removal
is more difficult.
●After replacing, firmly attach the following items to the exhaust hole of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
• Use the exhaust hose that was attached tothe 12-volt battery before replacing and
confirm that it is firmly connected to the
hole section of the vehicle.
• Use the exhaust hole plug included with the 12-volt battery replaced or the one installed
on the 12-volt battery prior to the replace-
ment. (Depending on the 12-volt battery to
be replaced, the exhaust hole may be
plugged.)
Exhaust hole plug
Exhaust hole
Exhaust hose
Hole section of the vehicle
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For details, consult your Lexus dealer.
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WARNING
■When removing the battery terminals
Always remove the negative (-) terminal first. If the positive (+) terminal contacts any
metal in the surrounding area when the posi tive (+) terminal is removed, a spark may
occur, leading to a fire in addition to el ectrical shocks and death or serious injury.
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7068-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stop the hybrid system. Shift the shift lever to P and set the parking brake.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the front wheels.
Place wood, stones or some other materi al under the front wheels to help pro-
vide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to D or R and rele ase the parking brake. Then, while exer-
cising caution, depress the accelerator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Press to turn off TRAC.
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773Alphabetical index
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CareAluminum wheels ............................... 581
Exterior................................................... 580
Interior .................................................... 584
Seat belts ............................................... 585
Self-restoring coat ............................ 580
Cargo capacity............................ 220, 710
Cargo hooks .......................................... 540
Cargo net hooks ................................... 540
Chains .........................................................391
Child restraint system............................ 55 Booster seats installation................... 64
Convertible seats installation .............................................. 62
Front passenger occupant classification system ......................... 47
Infant seats definition .............................61
Infant seats installation ........................ 57
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ................................................... 67
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................................................61
Installing CRS with top tether strap.......................................................... 70
LATCH anchors ................................... 67 Child safety
.................................................... 54
12-volt battery precautions .......................... 609, 700
Airbag precautions.............................. 39
Child restraint system......................... 55
How your child should wear the seat belt .............................. 33
Installing child restraints .................... 55
Moon roof precautions .................. 203
Panoramic moon roof precautions ....................................... 207
Power back door precautions ......................................... 152
Power window lock switch.............196
Power window precautions ...........199
Rear door child-p rotectors ............139
Removed key battery precautions .........................................631
Seat belt extender precautions .......................................... 35
Seat belt precautions .......................... 35
Seat heater precautions ................. 525
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