charging LEXUS RX330 2006 User Guide

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
604Check the battery condition by the indicator color.
Type A —
1BLUE — Good condition
2WHITE — Charging necessary. Have the battery
checked by your Lexus dealer.
3RED — Have the battery checked by your Lexus dealer.
Type B —
1GREEN — Good condition
2DARK — Charging necessary. Have the battery checked
by your Lexus dealer.
3CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW — Have the battery checked
by your Lexus dealer.
NOTICE
Do not refill the battery with water.
BATTERY RECHARGING PRECAUTIONS
During recharging, the battery is producing hydrogen
gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be
sure to disconnect the ground cable.
2. Make sure the power switch on the recharger is off when
connecting the charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an unconfined area. Do
not charge the battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventilation.
 Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). Charging at a
quicker rate is dangerous. The battery may explode
causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running.
Also, be sure all accessories are turned off.