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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
To jump start your vehicle:
The numbers in the illustration show
you the order to connect the jumper
cables.Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the 12 volt
battery.
Turn of f all electrical accessories:
heater, A/C, climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake.
1.
2.
3.
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Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
223
BOOSTER BATTERY
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
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If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic.When the audio system is disabled,
the clock setting in the audio system
will be canceled. You will need to
reset the clock according to the
instructions in the audio system
sectiononthisowner’smanual.
6.
Fuses
234
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .57, 228
............................
Jump Starting .223
..............................
Maintenance .212
............................
Specif ications .243
..............................
Bef ore Driving .149
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.............................
Beverage Holder .96
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 174
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 150
....................
Bulb Replacement .200
...........................................
Fluid .196
...................
Pad Wear Indicator . 174
.........................................
Parking .94
...........
System Indicator . 58, 63, 230
.............................
Braking System .173
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 150
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
........................
Brights, Headlights .73
....................................
Accessories .156
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .79
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 96
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 190
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem . 28
.............................
Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 30
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .31
........................
SRS Components .21
..............
Air Conditioning System . 100
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .208
......................................
Antif reeze .192 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .59, 174
...................................
Operation .174
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 142
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .79
........................................
Armrest .91
................................
Audio System .106
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
.........................
Auto Door Locking .81
.....................
Auto Door Unlocking .83
........................
Auto Idle Stop .170, 171
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 145
.
Automatic Transmission (CVT) . 166
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .242
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 195
.......................................
Shif ting .167
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .166
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 167
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 169
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INDEX
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