■ When replacing the 12-volt battery
● 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 (345A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity of the replacement battery is low, even if the vehicle is
used frequently, the 12-volt battery may discharge and hybrid system may not be
able to start.
● After replacing the 12-volt battery, install the following to the exhaust holes of the new
12-volt battery.
*1
•
Use the exhaust hose that was attached to the removed 12-volt battery and make
sure that it is securely engaged to the hole in the vehicle.
•
Use the exhaust hole plug that is included with the new 12-volt battery or the one
installed to the removed 12-volt battery.
For details, consult with at any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
A
Exhaust hole plug
B
Exhaust hole
C
Exhaust hose
D
Hole in vehicle
When the doors cannot be locked from outside the vehicle after the 12-volt
battery was discharged
The doors cannot be locked using the smart entry & start system or wireless
remote control.
*1 :
The exhaust holes of the new 12-volt battery may be plugged.
9-3. If the hybrid system will not start
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