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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LS500h_OM_OM50F42U_(U)
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Maintenance and care
The 12-volt battery is located in the
trunk under the luggage mat.
Removing the luggage mat: →P.348
■ 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:
● If recharging with the 12-volt battery
installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the char-
ger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the 12-volt
battery.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the
12-volt battery
● Unlocking the doors using the smart
access system with push-button may not
be possible immediately after reconnect-
ing the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use
the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the hybrid system with the power
switch in ACCESSORY mode. The
hybrid system may not start with the
power switch turned off. However, the
hybrid system will operate normally from
the second attempt.
● The power switch mode is recorded by
the vehicle. If the 12-volt battery is recon-
■ 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
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