µ
Check
the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicato r’s
colors.
Check the terminals for corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When
this stops, wash it off with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a cloth
or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
future corrosion.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualified technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehic le’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last. If
your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the
audio system will disable itsel f. The
nexttimeyouturnontheradio,you
may see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page ).
205
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
294
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
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
technician do the battery
maintenance.
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CONT INUED
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Engine Oil and Filter .268
..........................................
Fuses .312
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Light Bulbs .277
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Schedule .263
...........................................
Tires .288
.............................
Wiper Blades .285
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .336
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant . 218, 270
...............................
Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position .232
...........................
Reverse Lockout .235
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Roof Rack .224
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Rotation, Tire .291
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Safety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .336
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .55
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Saf ety Messages .iii .....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 18
...............
Additional Information .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .20
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Cleaning .283
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Detachable Anchor .104
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and
......................................
Beeper .60
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System Components .18
...............
Use During Pregnancy .16
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .14
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Seat Heaters .105
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Seats, Adjusting the .94
.......................
Select/Reset Button .66
...............................
Serial Number .320
...........................
Service Intervals .263
...........................
Service Manual .337
.........
Service Station Procedures .215
..........................
Setting the Clock .206
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .231
........................
Shif t Lock Release .235
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Side Airbags .9,28
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .28 How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31
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Side Curtain Airbags .9,30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .280
...............................
Signaling Turns .74
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Snow Tires .292
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Sound System .129
......................................
Spare Tire .298
....................................
Spark Plugs .322
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Specific ations . 322, 323
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Speed Control .209
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Speed Limiter .234
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