Checking Battery Condition - Lexus 2008 IS250 Owner's Manual

Checking battery condition

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Check the battery condition using the indicator color.
Before recharging
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When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
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ground cable.
Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and discon-
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necting the charger cables to the battery.
After recharging the battery
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The engine may not start. Follow the procedure below to initialize the system.
Shift the shift lever to P (automatic) or depress the brake pedal with the
STEP 1
shift lever in N (manual).
Open and close any of the doors.
STEP 2
Restart the engine.
STEP 3
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Blue: Good condition
White: Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer.
Red: Not working properly,
have the battery checked by
your Lexus dealer.
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