2000 Lexus GS300 charging

SECTION 6 ± 4
440
SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical components
Specifications 441. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking battery condition 450. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery recharging precautions 454. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing the blade type fuses 455. . . . .
Checking the cartridge type fuses 461. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding washer fluid 462. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the headlight aim 463. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing light bulbs 467. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
448
37 TEL15No circuit
38 TURN±HAZ10Turn signal lights
No.FUSEAMPERECIRCUIT
39 EFI25
Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, Emission
control system
40 ALT±S5Charging system
41 RADIO
NO.120Audio
42 DRL NO.230Vehicles with daytime
running light system:
Daytime running light system
43 H±LP L
UPR10
Vehicles without daytime
running light system:
Left±hand headlight (high
beam)
44
H±LP R
UPR10
Vehicles without daytime
running light system:
Right±hand headlight (high
beam)
44
DRL NO.130Vehicles with daytime
running light system:
Daytime running light system
45 H±LP L
LW R15Left±hand headlight (low beam)
46 H±LP R
LW R15Right±hand headlight (low
beam)

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
454
Checking battery fluid
Checking by hydrometer
64G003a
Check the battery condition by the hydrometer
color.
1
BLUE ± Good condition.
2
WHITE ± Charging necessary. Have the battery
checked by your Lexus dealer.
3
RED ± Have the battery checked by your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
Do not refill the battery with water.
BATTERY RECHARGING
PRECAUTIONS
During recharging, the battery is producing
hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle,
be sure to disconnect the ground cable.
2. Make sure the power switch on the recharger is off
when connecting the charger cables to the battery and
when disconnecting them.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
455
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.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). Charging at a
quicker rate is dangerous. The battery may explode
causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the engine is
running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned
off.
CHECKING AND REPLACING
THE BLADE TYPE FUSES