1998 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 221

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (a) Checking by the fluid level lines (Maintenance type battery only) (b) Checking by the hydrometer 64E008 64E009 " 1 Upper line 2 Lower line Check the battery condition by the hydrometer color. Maintenance type battery 1 2 3 RED - Add distilled water. (See "Adding distilled water" on page 222.) BLUE - Good condition. WHITE - Charging necessary. Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer. RED - Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer. BLUE - Good condition. WHITE - Charging necessary. Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer. The fluid (electrolyte) level must be between the upper and lower lines. When checking the fluid level, look at all six cells, not just one or two. If the level is lower than the lower line, add distilled water. (See "Adding distilled water" on page 222.) Non-maintenance type battery 1 2 3 221