1996 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 196

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (b) Checking by the hydrometer Adding distilled water (Maintenance type battery only) Check the battery condition by the hydrometer color. Maintenance type battery BLUE - Good condition WHITE - Charging necessary. Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer. RED - Add distilled water. (See "Adding distilled water" on this page.) Non-maintenance type battery BLUE - Good condition. WHITE - Charging necessary. Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer. RED - Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer. 1. Remove the vent plugs. 2. Add distilled water to cells needing fluid. If the side of the battery is covered, check the water level by looking down directly above the cell as illustrated above. 3. Retighten the vent plugs securely. NOTICE S Do not overfill the cells. Excess electrolyte could squirt out of the battery during heavy charging, causing corrosion or damage. S Use a cover on the battery for longer life. NOTICE (For non-maintenance battery): Do not refill the battery with water. 189

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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(b)
Checking by the hydrometer
Check the battery condition by the hydrometer color.
Maintenance type battery
BLUE – Good condition
WHITE – Charging necessary. Have the battery checked by
your Lexus dealer.
RED – Add distilled water. (See “Adding distilled water” on
this page.)
Non–maintenance type battery
BLUE – Good condition.
WHITE – Charging necessary. Have the battery checked by
your Lexus dealer.
RED – Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
(For non–maintenance battery):
Do not refill the battery with water.
Adding distilled water
(Maintenance type battery only)
1.
Remove the vent plugs.
2.
Add distilled water to cells needing fluid.
If the side of the battery is covered, check the water level by
looking down directly above the cell as illustrated above.
3.
Retighten the vent plugs securely.
NOTICE
S
Do not overfill the cells. Excess electrolyte could
squirt out of the battery during heavy charging,
causing corrosion or damage.
S
Use a cover on the battery for longer life.