Checking Battery Condition - Lexus IS250 2006 Owner's Manual

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Checking battery condition

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.
1. Shift the shift lever to P (automatic) or depress the brake pedal with the shift
lever in N (manual).
2. Open and close any of the doors.
3. Restart the engine.
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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.