Lexus LS500 - 12-Volt Battery

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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LC500
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LC500h
The 12-volt battery is located in the
trunk.
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Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery pro-
duces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, observe the fol-
lowing precautions before recharging:
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If recharging with the 12-volt battery
installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
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Make sure the power switch on the char-
ger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the 12-volt
battery.
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After recharging/reconnecting the 12-
volt battery
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Unlocking the doors using the smart
access system with push-button start may
not be possible immediately after recon-
necting the 12-volt battery. If this hap-
pens, use the wireless remote control or
the mechanical key to lock/unlock the
doors.
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Start the engine <hybrid system> with the
engine switch <power switch> in ACCES-
SORY mode. The engine <hybrid sys-
tem> may not start with the engine switch
<power switch> turned off. However, the
engine <hybrid system> will operate nor-
mally from the second attempt.
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The engine switch <power switch> mode
is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-volt
WARNING
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When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine
<hybrid system> is hot or running <oper-
ating> as washer fluid contains alcohol
and may catch fire if spilled on the engine
etc.
NOTICE
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Do not use any fluid other than
washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine anti-
freeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the
vehicle’s painted surfaces, as well as
damaging the pump leading to problems
of the washer fluid not spraying.
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Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as neces-
sary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed
on the label of the washer fluid bottle.
12-volt battery
Location