Checking The Battery - Lexus NX300 Owner's Manual

WARNING
When the electric cooling fans are
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operating
Do not touch the engine compartment.
With the engine switch in IGNITION
ON mode, the electric cooling fans may
automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. Be sure the engine switch is
off when working near the electric cool-
ing fans or radiatorgrille.
Checking and adding the brake
fluid
Checking fluid level
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The brake fluid level should be
between the "MAX" and "MIN" lines
on the tank.
Adding fluid
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Make sure to check the fluid type and
prepare the necessary item.
 Fluid type
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703;
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4 or SAE J1704
brake fluid
 Items
Clean funnel
Brake fluid can absorb moisture from
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the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause
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a dangerous loss of braking efficiency. Use
only newly opened brake fluid.
WARNING
When filling the reservoir
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Take care as brake fluid can harm your
hands and eyes and damage painted sur-
faces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes,
flush the affected area with clean water
immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a
doctor.
NOTICE
■ If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear out
or when the fluid level in the accumulator
is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling,
there may be a serious problem.

Checking the battery

Check the battery as follows.
Battery exterior
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Make sure that the battery terminals
are not corroded and that there are no
loose connections, cracks, or loose
clamps.
Terminals
A
Hold-down clamp
B
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