Lexus NX350h (2024 year). Manual in english

WARNING

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If the hose comes off the valve while inflating the tire, there is a risk that the hose
will move abruptly due to air pressure.

Make sure that the compressor switch is off.

Lift the rubber stopper on the compressor.

Remove the power plug from the compressor.

Connect the power plug to the power outlet socket.

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Connect the bottle to the compressor.

As shown in the illustration, insert the bottle securely into the compressor until the
upper side of the mark on the bottle is aligned with the upper end of the notch.

Attach the sticker provided with the tire puncture repair kit to a position easily
seen from the driver’s seat.

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Canada

WARNING

Do not attach the vehicle speed warning sticker to an area other than the one
indicated. If the sticker is attached to an area where an SRS airbag is located, such as
the pad of the steering wheel, it may prevent the SRS airbag from operating properly.

Check the specified tire inflation pressure.

Tire inflation pressure is specified on the label as shown.

Start the hybrid system.

To inject the sealant and inflate the tire, turn the compressor switch on.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

●

Keep back from the tire while it is being repaired, as there is a chance of it
bursting while the repair operation is being performed. If you notice any cracks
or deformation in the tire, turn off the compressor switch and stop the repair
operation immediately.

●

Do not operate the compressor continuously for more than 40 minutes. The kit
may overheat if operated for a long period of time.

●

Parts of the emergency tire puncture repair kit become hot during operation. Be
careful when handling it during and after operation.

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WARNING

●

Do not touch the metal connecting parts of the bottle and compressor while being
used or immediately after, as they will be extremely hot.

Inflate the tire until the specified pressure is reached.

The sealant will be injected and the pressure will spike to between 44 psi (300
kPa, 3.0 kgf/cm

or bar) and 58 psi (400 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm

or bar), then gradually

decrease.

The air pressure gauge will display the actual tire inflation pressure about 1 to 5
minutes after the switch is turned on.

●

Turn the compressor switch off and then check the tire inflation pressure. Being
careful not to over inflate, check and repeat the inflation procedure until the
specified tire inflation pressure is reached.

●

The tire can be inflated for about 5 to 20 minutes (depending on the outside
temperature). If the tire inflation pressure is still lower than the specified point
after inflation for 25 minutes, the tire is too damaged to be repaired. Turn the
compressor switch off and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the specified level, let out some air to adjust
the tire inflation pressure.

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With the compressor switch off, disconnect the hose from the valve on the tire
and then pull out the power plug from the power outlet socket.

Some sealant may leak when the hose is removed.

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WARNING

After inflation of the tire has completed, the sealant may splatter when the hose is
disconnected or some air is let out of the tire.

Install the valve cap onto the valve of the emergency repaired tire.

Attach the air release cap to the end of the hose.

If the air release cap is not attached, the sealant may leak and dirty the interior of the
vehicle or ones clothes.

Temporarily store the bottle in the luggage compartment while it is connected
to the compressor.

To spread the liquid sealant evenly within the tire, immediately drive safety for
about 3 miles (5 km) below 50 mph (80 km/h).

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when driving to spread the sealant evenly.

●

Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful when turning and
cornering.

●

If the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull through the steering wheel,
stop the vehicle and check the following:

•

Tire condition. The tire may have separated from the wheel.

•

Tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure is 19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm

or bar) or below, this may indicate severe tire damage.

After driving, stop your vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface and
reconnect the emergency tire puncture repair kit.

Remove the air release cap from the hose before reconnecting the hose.

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ouble arises

Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds, then turn it off.
Check the tire inflation pressure.

If the tire inflation pressure is below 19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm

or bar): The

puncture cannot be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.

If the tire inflation pressure is between 19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm

or bar) and a

point below the specified level: The tire can be repaired. Proceed to step

If the tire inflation pressure is at the specified level: Proceed to step

Even if the tire inflation pressure is at the recommended level, the tire pressure
warning light may come on/flash.

Turn the compressor switch on to inflate the tire until the specified tire inflation
pressure is reached. Drive for about 3 miles (5 km) and then perform step

Attach the air release cap to the end of the hose.

If the air release cap is not attached, the sealant may leak and dirty the interior of the
vehicle or ones clothes.

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Store the bottle in the luggage compartment while it is connected to the
compressor.

Taking precautions to avoid sudden braking, sudden acceleration and sharp
turns, drive carefully at under 50 mph (80 km/h) to your Lexus dealer that is
less than 62 miles (100 km) away for tire repair or replacement.

When having the tire repaired or replaced, make sure to tell the Lexus dealer that the
sealant is injected.
After using the emergency tire puncture repair kit, have the vehicle inspected and the
tire pressure warning valve and transmitter replaced by your Lexus dealer. Otherwise
the tire inflation pressure may not be able to be measured correctly.

Decreasing the tire inflation pressure when a tire is overinflated

Disconnect the hose from the valve.

Install the air release cap to the end of the hose and push the protrusion on the
air release cap into the valve to let some air out.

Disconnect the hose from the valve, remove the air release cap from the hose
and then reconnect the hose.

Turn the compressor switch on for a few seconds and then turn it off and check
the tire inflation pressure.

If the air pressure is lower than the specified level, turn the compressor switch on again
and repeat the inflation procedure until the specified pressure is reached.

Repairing a flat tire (type B)

WARNING

Observe the following when repairing a flat tire.

●

Stop your vehicle in a safe and flat area.

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WARNING

●

Do not touch the wheels or the area around the brakes immediately after the vehicle
has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven, the wheels and the area around the brakes may be
extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts may result in
burns.

●

Perform repairs according to the specified procedure.
If the procedure is not followed, the tire sealant may spray.

NOTICE

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Precautions for repairing a flat tire

●

Perform the emergency repair without removing the nail or screw that has punctured
the tread of the tire. If the object that has punctured the tire is removed, repair by the
emergency tire puncture repair kit may not be possible.

●

The kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the kit is not exposed to water, such as when it
is being used in the rain.

●

Do not put the kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the side of the road. If the
kit vacuums up dust, etc., a malfunction may occur.

●

Make sure to stand the kit with the bottle vertical. The kit cannot work properly if it is
laid on its side.

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Handling the emergency tire puncture repair kit

●

The compressor power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use. Do not
connect the compressor to any other source.

●

Take care not to allow gasoline to contact the emergency tire puncture repair kit. If
gasoline splatters on the kit, it may deteriorate.

●

Place the repair kit in a storage to prevent it from being exposed to dirt or water.

●

Store the kit in its assigned place out of reach of children.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the kit. Do not subject parts such as the air pressure
indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.

■

To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible. After use of liquid sealant, make sure to replace the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter when repairing or replacing the tire.

Take out the emergency tire puncture repair kit.

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The sticker enclosed with the bottle will be attached at a specified location. (See step

Pull out the hose and power plug from the
compressor.

Connect the bottle to the compressor.

Insert the bottle straight into the compressor to
connect it, and make sure that the claws are se-
curely engaged to the compressor as shown in the
illustration.

Connect the hose to the bottle.

Make sure that the hose is securely connected to
the bottle, as shown in the illustration.

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ouble arises

Remove the valve cap from the valve of the
flat tire.

Extend the hose. Remove the air release cap
from the hose.

The air release cap may be used later. Therefore
keep it in a safe place.

Connect the hose to the valve of the flat tire.

Screw the end of hose clockwise as far as possi-
ble.

WARNING

Check the following.

●

Make sure that the valve and hose are securely connected, with the tire installed
on the vehicle.

●

If the hose is not properly connected to the valve, air leakage may occur or sealant
may be sprayed out.

●

If the hose comes off the valve while inflating the tire, there is a risk that the hose
will move abruptly due to air pressure.

Make sure that the compressor switch is off.

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Connect the power plug to the power outlet
socket.

Attach the sticker provided with the tire
puncture repair kit to a position easily seen
from the driver’s seat.

WARNING

Check the specified tire inflation pressure.

Tire inflation pressure is specified on the label as shown.

Start the hybrid system.

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Canada

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ouble arises

To inject the sealant and inflate the tire, turn
the compressor switch on.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

●

Do not operate the compressor continuously for more than 40 minutes. The kit
may overheat if operated for a long period of time.

●

Parts of the emergency tire puncture repair kit become hot during operation. Be
careful when handling it during and after operation.

●

Do not touch the metal connecting parts of the bottle and compressor while being
used or immediately after, as they will be extremely hot.

Inflate the tire until the specified pressure is reached.

The sealant will be injected and the pressure will
spike to between 44 psi (300 kPa, 3.0 kgf/cm

or bar) and 58 psi (400 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm

bar), then gradually decrease.

The air pressure gauge will display the actual tire
inflation pressure about 1 to 5 minutes after the
switch is turned on.

●

Turn the compressor switch off and then
check the tire inflation pressure. Being careful
not to over inflate, check and repeat the infla-
tion procedure until the specified tire inflation
pressure is reached.

●

The tire can be inflated for about 5 to 20
minutes (depending on the outside tempera-
ture). If the tire inflation pressure is still low-
er than the specified point after inflation for
25 minutes, the tire is too damaged to be
repaired. Turn the compressor switch off and
contact your Lexus dealer.

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If the tire inflation pressure exceeds the speci-
fied level, let out some air to adjust the tire
inflation pressure.

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P.677)

Make sure that the compressor switch is off and then disconnect the power
plug from the power outlet and the hose from the valve of the tire.

Some sealant may leak when the hose is removed.

WARNING

After inflation of the tire has completed, the sealant may splatter when the hose is
disconnected or some air is let out of the tire.

Install the valve cap onto the valve of the emergency repaired tire.

Attach the air release cap to the end of the
hose.

If the air release cap is not attached, the sealant
may leak and dirty the interior of the vehicle or
ones clothes.

Temporarily store the bottle in the luggage compartment while it is connected
to the compressor.

To spread the liquid sealant evenly within the tire, immediately drive safety for
about 3 miles (5 km) below 50 mph (80 km/h).

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when driving to spread the sealant evenly.

●

Drive the vehicle carefully at a low speed. Be especially careful when turning and
cornering.

●

If the vehicle does not drive straight or you feel a pull through the steering wheel,
stop the vehicle and check the following:

•

Tire condition. The tire may have separated from the wheel.

•

Tire inflation pressure. If the tire inflation pressure is 19 psi (130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm

or bar) or below, this may indicate severe tire damage.

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ouble arises

After driving, stop your vehicle in a safe place
on a hard, flat surface and reconnect the
emergency tire puncture repair kit.

Remove the air release cap from the hose before
reconnecting the hose.

Turn the compressor switch on and wait for several seconds, then turn it off.
Check the tire inflation pressure.

If the tire inflation pressure is below 19 psi (130
kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm

or bar): The puncture cannot

be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.

If the tire inflation pressure is between 19 psi
(130 kPa, 1.3 kgf/cm

or bar) and a point below

the specified level: The tire can be repaired.
Proceed to step

If the tire inflation pressure is at the specified
level: Proceed to step

Even if the tire inflation pressure is at the rec-
ommended level, the tire pressure warning light
may come on/flash.

Turn the compressor switch on to inflate the tire until the specified tire inflation
pressure is reached. Drive for about 3 miles (5 km) and then perform step

Attach the air release cap to the end of the
hose.

If the air release cap is not attached, the sealant
may leak and dirty the interior of the vehicle or
ones clothes.

Store the bottle in the luggage compartment while it is connected to the
compressor.

When having the tire repaired or replaced, make sure to tell the Lexus dealer that the
sealant is injected.

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After using the emergency tire puncture repair kit, have the vehicle inspected and the
tire pressure warning valve and transmitter replaced by your Lexus dealer. Otherwise
the tire inflation pressure may not be able to be measured correctly.

Decreasing the tire inflation pressure when a tire is overinflated

Disconnect the hose from the valve.

Install the air release cap to the end of the
hose and push the protrusion on the air re-
lease cap into the valve to let some air out.

Disconnect the hose from the valve, remove the air release cap from the hose
and then reconnect the hose.

Turn the compressor switch on for a few seconds and then turn it off and check
the tire inflation pressure.

If the air pressure is lower than the specified level, turn the compressor switch on again
and repeat the inflation procedure until the specified pressure is reached.

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Precautions for when you have a flat tire (vehicles with run-flat tires)

Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, but instead you can continue driving
the vehicle with run-flat tires even if any tire goes flat. In this case, slow down and
drive with extra caution.
Take your vehicle to the nearest Lexus dealer or authorized tire dealer as soon as
possible if any tire goes flat.
The vehicle can be driven for a maximum of 50 miles (80 km) at a speed below
50 mph (80 km/h) after the tire pressure warning light comes on.

A run-flat tire has a

mark on the side wall.

INFORMATION

■

In some conditions (such as at high temperatures)

You cannot continue driving for up to 50 miles (80 km).

NOTICE

■

When replacing the tires

When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, contact your Lexus dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter
may be damaged if not handled correctly.

■

When driving over bumps

If a vehicle has a flat tire, the vehicle height will be lower than usual. Ensure that nothing
strikes the bottom of the vehicle.

■

To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters

When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Lexus dealer or
other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire.

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If a door cannot be opened or locked

If a key has been lost

New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Lexus dealer using another
mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

NOTICE

If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit
your Lexus dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys and the card key

that were provided with your vehicle.

* :

If equipped

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ouble arises

When the doors/windows/moon roof cannot be operated using an elec-
tronic key

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted or the
electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart access
system with push-button start and wireless remote control cannot be used.

The smart access system with push-button start may have been disabled by a
customize setting.
In this case, change the customize setting to enable the smart access system
with push-button start.

NOTICE

When taking the vehicle to your Lexus dealer due to a malfunction of the smart
access system with push-button start, make sure to bring all registered electronic keys
(including the card key).

The electronic key may have been set to battery saving mode.
battery saving mode has been set, cancel it.
The battery of the electronic key may be discharged.

●

Replace the battery.

●

Using the mechanical key.

The 12-volt battery may be discharged.
Restarting the hybrid system using the jumper (or booster) cables.

Replace the electronic key battery

Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted.
The battery for the card key is available only at Lexus dealers. Your Lexus dealer
can replace the battery for you.
Prepare the following before replacing the battery:

●

Flathead screwdriver

●

Small flathead screwdriver

●

Lithium battery CR2032

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INFORMATION

■

Use a CR2032 lithium battery

●

Batteries can be purchased at your Lexus dealer, local electrical appliance shops or
camera stores.

●

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

●

Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.

■

If the electronic key battery is depleted

The following symptoms may occur:

●

The smart access system with push-button start and wireless remote control will not
function properly.

●

The operational range will be reduced.

Take out the mechanical key.

Remove the cover.

To prevent damage to the key, cover the tip of the
flathead screwdriver with a tape.

Remove the depleted battery.

Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing
up.

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WARNING

■

Battery precautions

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious
injury.

●

Do not swallow the battery. Doing so may cause chemical burns.

●

A coin battery or button battery is used in the electronic key. If a battery is
swallowed, it may cause severe chemical burns in as little as 2 hours and may
result in death or serious injury.

●

Keep away new and removed batteries from children.

●

If the cover cannot be firmly closed, stop using the electronic key and stow the key
in the place where children cannot reach, and then contact your Lexus dealer.

●

If you accidentally swallow a battery or put a battery into a part of your body, get
emergency medical attention immediately.

■

To prevent battery explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas

●

Replace the battery with a new battery of the same type. If a wrong type of battery
is used, it may explode.

●

Do not expose batteries to extremely low pressure due to high altitude or ex-
tremely high temperatures.

●

Do not burn, break or cut a battery.

NOTICE

■

When replacing the battery

Use a flathead screwdriver of appropriate size. Applying excessive force may deform
or damage the cover.

■

For normal operation after replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:

●

Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.

●

Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote control.

●

Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Using the mechanical key

To take out the mechanical key, push the release
button and take the key out.
The mechanical key can only be inserted in one
direction, as the key only has a groove on one
side. If the key cannot be inserted in a lock cylin-
der, turn it over and attempt to insert it again.
After using the mechanical key, return it to its
original position and carry it with the electronic
key. If the electronic key battery is depleted, the
entry function is not operating properly, or the
vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged, you will
need the mechanical key.

NOTICE

Do not apply excess force when inserting the mechanical key into the card key. Doing so
may damage the card key.

INFORMATION

■

If the incorrect key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

■

Card key

●

If it is difficult to take out the mechanical key, push down the release button using a pen
tip, etc. If it is still difficult to pull it out, use a coin, etc.

●

To store the mechanical key in the card key, insert it while pressing the release button.

■

Alarm

If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, a 10 second
pre-alarm sounds.

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Locking/unlocking the doors

Insert a plastic card, etc. into the gap in the
door handle to pry up the cover.

To avoid damage, do not apply excessive force to
the cover.

Remove the cover by pressing it on the rear.

Use the mechanical key in order to perform the following operations:

Unlocks all the doors
Turning the key unlocks the driver’s door. Turning
the key again unlocks the other doors.

Locks all the doors

INFORMATION

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Key linked functions

Opens the windows and the moon roof

panoramic moon roof

(turn and hold)

Closes the windows and the moon roof

panoramic moon roof

(turn and hold)

* :

If equipped

*1 :

These settings must be customized at your Lexus dealer.

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WARNING

Operate the power window and moon roof or panoramic moon roof after checking
to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window or moon roof or panoramic moon roof. Also, do not
allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is possible for children and other
passengers to get caught in the power window or moon roof or panoramic moon
roof.

Restarting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged

If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt
battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the steps below.

INFORMATION

The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.

WARNING

■

Avoiding 12-volt battery fires or explosions

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas that
may be emitted from the 12-volt battery:

●

Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not
unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal.

●

Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” terminal to come
into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area, such as brackets or
unpainted metal.

●

Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact with each
other.

●

Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near the 12-volt
battery.

■

12-volt battery precautions

The 12-volt battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related
parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when han-
dling the 12-volt battery:

●

When working with the 12-volt battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not
to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle
body.

●

Do not lean over the 12-volt battery.

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WARNING

●

In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately
wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention. Place a wet sponge or
cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received.

●

Always wash your hands after handling the 12-volt battery support, terminals, and
other battery-related parts.

●

Do not allow children near the 12-volt battery.

■

When replacing the 12-volt battery

After replacing, securely attach the exhaust hose and exhaust hole plug to the exhaust
hole of the new 12-volt battery. If not properly installed, gases (hydrogen) may leak into
the vehicle interior, and there is the possible danger of the gas igniting and exploding.

Confirm that the electronic key is being car-
ried.

When connecting the jumper (or booster) cables,
depending on the situation, the alarm may activate
and the doors may lock.

Open the hood and exclusive jump starting
terminal cover.

Open the exclusive jump starting terminal
cover.

Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to   on your vehicle and connect the
clamp on the other end of the positive cable to   on the second vehicle. Then,
connect a negative cable clamp to   on the second vehicle and connect the
clamp at the other end of the negative cable to   .

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Use jumper cables that can reach the specified terminals and connecting point.

Exclusive jump starting terminal (your vehicle)

Positive (+) battery terminal (second vehicle)

Negative (-) battery terminal (second vehicle)

Metallic point shown in the illustration

NOTICE

■

When handling jumper cables

When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entangled in
the cooling fan or belt.

■

When connecting jumper cables

Make sure to connect jumper cables to the specified terminals and connecting point.
Failure to do so may adversely affect the electronic devices or damage to them.

■

Exclusive jump starting terminal

The exclusive jump starting terminal is intended to charge the 12-volt battery on your
vehicle from another vehicle in an emergency.
Do not use the exclusive jump starting terminal to jump start another vehicle.

Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly
and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt
battery of your vehicle.

Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the power switch off.

Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the hybrid system of
your vehicle by turning the power switch to ON.

Make sure the "READY" indicator comes on.

If the indicator light does not come on, contact your Lexus dealer.

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ouble arises

Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact
reverse order from which they were connected.

Once the hybrid system starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Lexus dealer as soon
as possible.

WARNING

After recharging the 12-volt battery, have the 12-volt battery inspected by your Lexus
dealer as soon as possible.
If the 12-volt battery is deteriorating, continued use may cause the 12-volt battery to
emit a malodorous gas, which may be detrimental to the health of passengers.

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If a door cannot be opened using the door opener switch

If a door cannot be opened using the door opener switch, it can be opened
using a manual release handle.

Operating a manual release handle

NOTICE

Normally, the manual release handles cannot be used to open the doors. To enable
manual release handle operation, perform the following. If the following is not performed
and/or a manual release handle is operated with force, it may deform or be damaged.

▶

Outside the vehicle

Pull the manual release handle

to open the door.

Normally, the manual release handles cannot be used to open the doors.
To open a door, enable manual release handle operation.

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Inside the vehicle

Pull the manual release handle

twice to open the door.

Pulling the handle once will enable operation. Pulling the handle again will open the door.

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INFORMATION

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Manual release handle operating conditions

●

If the vehicle is involved in a severe frontal or rear collision, manual release handle
operation will be enabled for all of the doors.
However, the manual release handle may not become operable depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of the collision.

●

When the 12-volt battery voltage drops slowly while a door was unlocked
It may not work depending on how it is lowered.

●

When manual release handle operation is enabled from inside the vehicle

●

When manual release handle operation is enabled from outside the vehicle using a
mechanical key

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Conditions which manual release handle operation is disabled

●

Normally, operation of the outside manual release handles is disabled, and they cannot
be used to open the doors.
When operation is enabled by operating a manual release handle or using a mechani-
cal key, operation will be disabled automatically if the door is opened using the door
opener switch or locked.

●

Operation of the inside manual release handles is disabled when the power switch is in
ON, and they cannot be used to open the doors.
When operation is enabled by operating a manual release handle or using a mechani-
cal key, operation will be disabled automatically if the door is opened using the door
opener switch or locked.

9-5. If a door cannot be opened or locked

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To prevent a door from being opened accidentally, when the power switch is in ON,
after an inside manual release handle is operated once, operation will automatically be
disabled after approximately 1 second.

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