SWITCHES
18
Daytime Running Light System (Canada only)
The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine
started,
even with the light switch in the ºOFFº position. They will not g\
o off
until the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist th\
e knob
to the first clickstop.
Under the daytime running light system, the headlights turn on at reduced
intensity. Twist the knob to the second clickstop to turn to full intensity for
driving at night.
When setting the knob to the third clickstop (ºAUTOº), the headlights will
automatically adjust to full intensity and/or turn on the other lights depending
on the darkness of the surroundings. Likewise, as the surroundings become\
brighter, the headlights will turn to reduced intensity, ultimately turning off
the other lights.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on
longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
HEADLIGHT DIMMER AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
12E003±1
For high beam, push the lever forward. Pull it back for low beam. For
the headlight flasher, pull it further back.
A blue light in the instrument cluster indicates high beam or headlight f\
lasher
is on.
The headlight flasher works even when the headlight switch is off.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS221
(a) Checking by the fluid level lines (Maintenance type battery only)
64E008
1
Upper line 2Lower line
The fluid (electrolyte) level must be between the upper and lower lines.
When checking the fluid level, look at all six cells, not just one or tw\
o.
If the level is lower than the lower line, add distilled water. (See ºAdding
distilled waterº on page 222.) (b) Checking by the hydrometer
64E009
Check the battery condition by the hydrometer color.
Maintenance type battery
1
RED ± Add distilled water. (See ºAdding distilled waterº on page 222.)
2BLUE ± Good condition.
3WHITE ± Char ging necessary. Have the battery checked by your Lexus
dealer.
Non±maintenance type battery
1 RED ± Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer.
2BLUE ± Good condition.
3WHITE ± Char ging necessary. Have the battery checked by your Lexus
dealer.
