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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
Lower line
If the fluid level is at or below the lower line,
add distilled water.
Q Checking the battery condition
(vehicles with battery indicator)
Check the battery condition by indica-
tor color.
Red and clear: Replacement is nec-
essary. Have the battery checked
by your Lexus dealer.
Clear and red: Charging is neces-
sary. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Blue and red: Good condition
Q Adding distilled water
Remove the vent plug.
Add distilled water.
If the upper line cannot be seen, check the
fluid level by looking directly at the cell.
LOW
O.K.
Put the vent plug back on and close
it securely.
Q Install the engine compartment
cover
oP.535
Q Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces
hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following
precautions before recharging:
O If recharging with the battery installed on
the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
ground cable.
O Make sure the power switch on the char-
ger is off when connecting and discon-
necting the charger cables to the battery.
Q After recharging/reconnecting the bat-
tery
The engine may not start. Follow the proce-
dure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Open and close any of the doors.
Restart the engine.
O Unlocking the doors using the smart
entry & start system may not be possible
immediately after reconnecting the bat-
tery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to
lock/unlock the doors.
O Start the engine with the engine switch in
ACC. The engine may not start with the
engine switch turned off. However, the
engine will operate normally from the
second attempt.
O The engine switch mode is recorded by
the vehicle. If the battery is reconnected,
the vehicle will return the engine switch
mode to the status it was in before the
battery was disconnected. Make sure to
turn off the engine before disconnect the
battery. Take extra care when connect-
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