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If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damage to the vehicle’s
electrical system.If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead while the
sliding doors are open, the power
sliding door system needs to be
resynchronized (see page ).
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradioyouwill
see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display. Use the Preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page
). 96
188On EX and EX-L models On EX and EX-L models
Battery
Maint enance304
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.Charging the battery with the cables
connected can seriously damage your
vehicle’s electronic controls. Detach
the battery cables bef ore connecting
the battery to a charger.
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This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is ON (II), and go
out af ter the engine starts. If it
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that the
charging system has stopped
charging the battery.By eliminating as much of the
electrical load as possible, you can
drive several miles (kilometers)
before the battery is too discharged
to keep the engine running. Drive to
a service station or garage where
you can get technical assistance.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories:radio,heater,A/C,
climate control, rear def ogger, cruise
control, etc. Try not to use other
electrically-operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running and take extra care not to
stall it. Starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed355
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 232
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Odometer .68
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Odometer, Trip .69
Oil ........................
Change, How to .287
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Change, When to .276
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Checking Engine .236
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Pressure Indicator . 64,354
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .286
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 375
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Outside Mirrors .116
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Overheating, Engine .351
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 283
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Oxygenated Fuels .374
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Neutral Gear Position . 250
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New Vehicle Break-in . 232
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 368..............................
Paint Touch-up .331
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Panel Brightness Control . 73
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Park Gear Position .249
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Parking .253
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Parking Brake .117
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Parking Lights .72
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 253
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PGM-FI System .377
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Polishing and Waxing . 331
Power Sliding Doors .................................
Indicator .66, 97
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Operation .92
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Switches .93
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children .22
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Protecting Inf ants .32
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Protecting Larger Children . 41
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Protecting Small Children . 37
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .45 .............................
Using LATCH .47
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Radiator Overheating . 351
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Radio/CD Sound System . 169
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Readiness Codes .357
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Rear A/C Unit .154
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Rear Compartment .124
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Rear Entertainment System . 205
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .320, 321
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Rear View Mirror .116
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Rear Windows .115
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 76
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 100,103
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Reclining the Second Seats . 100
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Reclining the Third Seat . 100
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Reminder Lights .63
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Remote Audio Controls . 187
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Remote Control .211
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Remote Transmitter .84
Removing the Second ...........................................
Seats .108
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