Lexus LS500 - If the 12-Volt Battery Is Discharged

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
3 Firmly depress the brake pedal and
check that is shown on the
multi-information display.
4 Press the engine switch <power
switch>.
In the event that the engine <hybrid sys-
tem> still cannot be started, contact
your Lexus dealer.
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Stopping the engine <hybrid system>
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position
to P and press the engine switch <power
switch> as you normally do when stopping
the engine <hybrid system>.
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Electronic key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary
measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately
when the battery is depleted. (P.318)
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Changing engine switch <power switch>
modes
Release the brake pedal and press the
engine switch <power switch> in step 3
above.
The engine <hybrid system> does not start
and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. (P.142, 146)
Use the mechanical key (P.97) in
order to perform the following opera-
tions:
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Locking and unlocking the doors
P.355
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Opening the trunk
1 Slide the rear passengers’ seat
belts towards the outside.
2 Insert your fingers at the positions
marked and pull towards you to
remove the cover in the center of
the rear seat.
If the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged
The following procedures may be
used to start the engine <hybrid sys-
tem> or opening the doors, trunk or
glove box if the 12-volt battery is
discharged.
You can also call your Lexus dealer
or a qualified repair shop.
Locking and unlocking the doors
and opening the trunk
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