2001 Lexus GS300 check engine

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
285
Checking battery exterior
64G001a

1Terminals 2Hold±down clamp
Check the battery for corroded or loose connections,
cracks, or loose hold±down clamps.
1. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm
water and baking soda. Coat the terminals with grease to
prevent further corrosion.
2. If the connections are loose, tighten the clamp bolts ± but do
not overtighten.
3. Tighten the hold±down clamp only enough to keep the
battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage the battery
case.
NOTICE
Make sure the engine and all accessories are turned
off before performing maintenance.
When checking the battery, remove the ground cable
first and reinstall it last.
Be careful not to cause a short circuit with tools.
Take care no solution gets into the battery when
washing it.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
286
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.
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.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
287
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE
BLADE TYPE FUSES
64G006a

Driver's side kick panel
64G017

Passenger's side kick panel
64G005±2

Engine compartment 1Spare fuses 2Pull±out tool
64G027

Engine compartment
1. Turn the ignition switch off and open the fuse box lid.
Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The lid of
the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse.