Battery
The condition of the battery can be determined by checking the
test indicator. Service as required according to the label on the
battery.
Any corrosion around the positive and negative terminals should be washed off with a solution of baking soda and warm water. Dry the
terminals and then coat them with grease.
TERMINAL
UPPER
LOWER
TEST INDICATOR
TERMINAL
The battery gives off explosive gases; keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Provide adequate ventilation when charging orusing the battery in an enclosed space.
The battery contains surfuric acid (electrolyte). Contact with skin or eyes may cause severe burns. Wear protective clothing
and a face shield.
— If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water.—If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately.
Electrolyte is poisonous. — If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk and follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and get immediate
medical assistance.
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Index
Battery
Charging System Warning Light.............................................. 30
Jump Starting ........................ 110
Maintenance............................. 89
Specification (Hatchback).... 116
Specification (Sedan)............ 119
Beeper System Fasten Seat Belt Beeper(Sedan).................................. 11
(Hatcback)............................ 15
Belts, Seat............. See "Seat Belts"
Body Repair.................................. 102
Brake Warning Light...................... 31 Brakes
Brake Failure Warning Light.... 31
Brake Fluid................................ 84
Brake System Design.............. 83
Brake Wear Indicators............. 84
Parking Brake........................... 42
Parking Brake Warning Light.. 31
Break-in Period................................. 2
Bulb
Replacement............................
92
Specification (Hatchback)....
117
Specification (Sedan)............
120
Buzzer........... See
"Beeper System"
Capacities (Hatchback)............... 115 Capacities (Sedan)....................... 118
Care and Cleaning.......................... 99
Catalytic Converter..................... 126 Certification Label....................... 121
Chains, Tires...................................
95
Check Engine
Warning Light......... 31
Child Proof Door Locks...................
5
Child Restraint
System................. 21
Cigarette Lighter............................ 44
Clock............................................... 42
Clutch Pedal Adjustment.............. 61
Compact Spare Tire.................... 104
Coolant Temperature Gauge ........
28
Cooling (with
A/C).........................
49
Cooling System..............................
80
Crankcase Emission Control
System................................... 124
Cruise Control Operation.................................. 39
Indicator.................................... 31
Defogger........................................ 34
Defroster........................................ 51
Doors
Child Proof Door Locks............. 5
Locks........................................... 3
Power Locks.............................. 4
Emergency
Changing a Flat Tire............... 105
Hazard Warning System ......... 37If Your Car Gets Stuck.......... 112
Jump Starting........................ 110
Shoulder Belt Buckle............. 113
Towing.................................... 111
Warning and Indicator Lights.. 29
Emission Controls........................ 124
Engine
Coolant...................................... 80
Coolant Temperature Gauge... 28
Exhaust Controls................... 125Identification Number............ 12
1
Oil and
Filter.............................. 76
OH Pressure Warning Light..... 30
Specification (Hatchback).... 116
Air Conditioner
Operation.................................. 47
Service...................................... 98
Air Filter.......................................... 86
Air Pressure, Tires......................... 94
Antifreeze.. See "Radiator Coolant" Anti-theft Steering Column Lock System ..................................... 57
Appearance Care........................ 100
Ashtrays......................................... 44
Automatic Seat Belt...................... 10
Automatic Transmission
Driving Technique.................... 66
Fluid........................................... 79
Operation.................................. 64
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