charging LEXUS ES300 2005 Owner's Guide

BATTERY MAINTENANCE FOR IN±STOCK VEHICLES & PRE±DELIVERY ± PG009-02 September 12, 2002
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TOOLS & EQUIPMENTMANUFACTURERPART NUMBER
Fast Battery Charger**AssociatedASE6003
Fast Battery Charger**ChristieCAPPDQ
** These tools can be ordered through the Lexus Approved Dealer Equipment program by calling
1±800±368±6787.
NOTE:
The ªFast Battery Chargersº listed above have been tested and approved by Lexus.
These state±of±the±art ªsmartº chargers were designed to charge batteries at an
accelerated rate, without the possibility of damage. Using non±microprocessor
controlled battery chargers for fast charging purposes can damage the battery.
All vehicles are to be inspected according to the procedures listed below using the
MICROPRO 815 battery tester no more than 48 hours prior to customer vehicle delivery.
PRIOR TO TESTING:
If necessary, remove battery surface charge by turning on high beam headlights for 60
seconds, then let battery voltage recover for one minute.
1. Connect test clamps to battery.
(Display will show four zeros
indicating a good connection).
2. For cold battery (<32
F) or after
charge test, press TEST MODE key
until appropriate test is selected.
3. Input battery stock number.
NOTE:
Stock number must be used for
warranty cases because you cannot
read the warranty code if CCA/CA
rating is input.
4. Press STK#/Code key to start test.
NOTE:
Stock numbers are listed on the
reference card located in the tester's
cover. Stock numbers can also be
referenced on TIS. The TIS listings
will always have up±to±date
information.
Stock number location in TIS:
1. Go to TIS Home Page.
2. Click on ªDiagnostics.º
3. Click on ªMidtronics Battery Tester
Software.º
4. Click on ªStock Number Chart.º Recommended
Equipment
Inspection
Procedure