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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Terminals
A
Hold-down clamp
B
Checking the battery condition
Check the battery condition by indica-
tor color.
Blue: Good condition
A
Red: Charging is necessary.
B
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
Clear: Replacement is necessary.
C
Have the battery checked by your
Lexus dealer.
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Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accor-
dance with maintenance schedules
and treadwear.
Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are
showing on the tires. Also check the
tires for uneven wear, such as excessive
wear on one side of the tread.
New tread
A
Worn tread
B
Treadwear indicator
C
The location of treadwear indicators is
shown by a "TWI" or "
" mark, etc.,
molded into the sidewall of each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on a tire.