ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
195 If electrolyte gets on your clothes, there is a possibility
of its soaking through to your skin, so immediately take
off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure
above, if necessary.
If you happen to swallow electrolyte, drink a large
quantity of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten raw egg or vegetable oil. Then go immediately
for emergency help.
Hold-down clamp
Terminals
1. Check the battery for corroded or loose connections,
cracks, or loose hold-down clamps.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm
water and baking soda. Coat the terminals with grease to
prevent further corrosion.
b. If the connections are loose, tighten the clamp bolts − but
do not overtighten.
c. Tighten the hold-down clamp only enough to keep the
battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage the battery
case.
NOTICE:
Make sure the engine and all accessories are turned
off before performing maintenance.
Remove the ground cable first and reinstall it last.
Be careful not to cause a short circuit with tools.
Take care no solution gets into the battery when
washing it.
Red
White
Blue
2. Check the hydrometer as shown.
BLUE − Good condition.
WHITE −Charging necessary. Have the battery checked by
your Lexus dealer.
RED − Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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Acceptable range
Mark
Beam angle gauge
(horizontal movement)
2. Look at the beam angle gauge (horizontal movement). The
blue mark should not deviate by more than one mark to either
side of the gauge.
If the error is over the value specified above, take the vehicle
to your Lexus dealer to adjust the headlight aim.
REPLACING LIGHT BULBS
The illustration on the following pages show the locations of
light bulbs. If it is necessary to replace a bulb, take your vehicle
to your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. Use bulbs with the
bulb numbers and wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require
special handling. They can burst or shatter if scratched or
dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. Do
not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands.
NOTICE:
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Light Bulbs
Bulb No.WType
Headlights (low and high
beam)900655A
Headlights (high beam)900565B
Fog lights—55C
Front turn signal and
parking lights1157NA27 / 8D
Rear turn signal lights115627D
Stop and tail lights115727 / 8D
Back-up lights115627D
High mounted stoplight92118E
