1999 Lexus LS400 charging

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
441
20 STOP±S7.5
Shift lock system,
Height control system,
Anti±lock brake system,
Vehicle skid control system
21 RR S/HTR15No circuit
22 WASHER20Windshield washer
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
23 AIR SUS20Height control system
24 D RR
DOOR20Rear door lock,
Rear power window
25 HORN10Horns
26 ETCS15Electronic throttle control
system
27 H±LP L UPR10Left±hand headlight (high
beam)
28 H±LP R UPR10Right±hand headlight (high
beam)
29 EFI NO.210Emission control system
30 MIR±HTR15Outside rear view mirror
defogger
31 FR S/HTR15Seat heater
32 ALT±S7.5Charging system
33 TEL15Telephone
34 CRT15Multi information display

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
449
64L010
Check the battery condition by the hydrometer
color.
Maintenance type battery
1BLUE ± Good condition.
2WHITE ± Charging necessary. Have the battery
checked by your Lexus dealer.
3RED ± Add distilled water. (See ºAdding distilled
waterº on page 450.)
Non±maintenance type battery
1 BLUE ± Good condition.
2WHITE ± Charging necessary. Have the battery
checked by your Lexus dealer.
3RED ± Have the battery checked by your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
(For non±maintenance type battery):
Do not refill the battery with water.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
451


1Low 2O.K.
1. Remove the vent plugs.
2. Add distilled water to cells needing fluid.
If the side of your battery is covered, check the water
level by looking down directly above the cell as
illustrated above.
3. Retighten the vent plugs securely.
NOTICE
Do not overfill the cells. Excess electrolyte
could squirt out of the battery during heavycharging, causing corrosion or damage.
Use a cover on the battery for longer life.
BATTERY RECHARGING PRECAUTIONS
During recharging, the battery is producing
hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. Maintenance type batteries ± Remove the vent plugs.
2. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle,
be sure to disconnect the ground cable.
3. Make sure the power switch on the recharger is off
when connecting the charger cables to the battery and
when disconnecting them.
CAUTION
 Always charge the battery in an unconfined area. Do
not charge the battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventilation.
 Non±maintenance batteries: Only do a slow charge
(5 A or less). Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous.
The battery may explode causing personal injuries.
Maintenance type batteries: Be sure to remove the
vent plugs before recharging.