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Check the battery condition by hydrometer color.
Maintenance type battery
1RED ± Add distilled water. (See ªAdding distilled
waterº on page 448.)
2BLUE ± Good condition.
3WHITE ± Charging 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 ± Charging necessary. Have the battery
checked by your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
For non±maintenance battery:
Do not refill the battery with water.
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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.
