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Knowing your vehicle
Digital clock (if equipped)
Whenever the battery terminals, A/V
CLOCK fuse, or Power Connect are
disconnected, you must reset the
time.
When the ignition switch is in the
ACC or ON position, the clock but-
tons operate as follows:
HOUR:
Turn the knob to the left (H), will
advance the time displayed by one
hour.
MINUTE: Turn the knob to the right (M), will
advance the time displayed by one
minute.
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In case of an emergency
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When towing your vehicle in an emergency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACCposition.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N (Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.
✽✽ NOTICE
Failure to place the transaxle shift
lever in N (Neutral) may cause inter-nal damage to the transaxle.
Tie-down hook
(for flatbed towing) Front towing hook
1. Open the rear hatch, and remove
the towing hook from the tool box.
2. Remove the hole cover pressing the lower part of the cover on the
front bumper ( ➀).
3. Install the towing hook by turning it clockwise into the hole until it isfully secured ( ➁).
4. Remove the towing hook and install the cover after use.
CAUTION
Do not use the hooks under the
front and rear of the vehicle fortowing purposes. These hooksare designed ONLY for transport tie-down. If the tie-down hooksare used for towing, the tie-downhooks will be damaged and this could lead to serious injury.
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Maintenance
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For best battery service :
Keep the battery securely mount-
ed.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connec- tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a
solution of water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, discon-
nect the battery cables. Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlights or interior lights
were left on while the vehicle was
not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge
it at 20-30A for two hours.
Items to be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the bat-tery has been disconnected.
Clock (See page 3-89)
Audio (See the audio manual)
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