ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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Checking battery fluid
Checking by hydrometer
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Check the battery condition by the hydrometer
color.
1BLUE ± Good condition.
2WHITE ± Charging necessary. Have the battery
checked by your Lexus dealer.
3RED ± Have the battery checked by your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
Do not refill the battery with water.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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BATTERY RECHARGINGPRECAUTIONS
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.
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 turnedoff.
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE BLADE TYPE FUSES
