Lexus LS400 - Checking Battery Condition; Checking Brake Fluid; Checking Power Steering Fluid; Checking the Cartridge Type Fuses

INTRODUCTION
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Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
D FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Tools:
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
D Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
R
II or III
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Non−maintenance batteries
Tools:
D Warm water
D Baking soda
D Grease
D Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Maintenance type batteries
Parts (if level is low):
D Distilled water
Tools:
D Warm water
D Baking soda
D Grease
D Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
D Coin (for vent plugs)
D Funnel (only for adding distilled water)
Checking and replacing the blade type fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
D Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Checking the cartridge type fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):
D Genuine Lexus fuse or equivalent with same amperage rating as
original
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
D Water
D Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use)
Tools:
D Funnel