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Fill the f uel tank.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting may be lost. To reset the time,
see page .
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system may disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradio,youwill
see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page
).
The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual. 214
213
On vehicles with navigation system
Except LX and LX-P
Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage
352
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normaloperation.
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 batterymaintenance.
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Page 375 of 435

Fill the f uel tank.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting may be lost. To reset the time,
see page .
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system may disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradio,youwill
see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page
).
The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual. 214
213
On vehicles with navigation system
Except LX and LX-P
Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage
Vehicle Storage
352
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normaloperation.
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 batterymaintenance.
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CONT INUED
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 402
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Saf ety Features . 7
...........................................
Airbags . 9
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
..............................
Saf ety Messages . iii
...............
Satellite Radio, XM . 157, 187 .....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 18
...............
Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 19
.....................................
Cleaning . 338
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
................................
Maintenance . 20
Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper . 18, 56
...................
System Components . 18
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 16
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 19
Seats
.................................
Adjusting . 92-94
.........................................
Folding . 97
.......................................
Heaters . 100
............................
Security System . 217
.........................
Select/Reset Knob . 63
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Selecting a Child Seat . 40
...
Selector Knob (Disc Changer) . 149
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Serial Number . 382
..............................
Service Minder . 307
...........................
Service Manual . 403
.........
Service Station Procedures . 261
..........................
Setting the Clock . 214
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 284 ........................
Shif t Lock Release . 287
................................
Side Airbags . 9, 27
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 29
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Side Curtain Airbags . 9, 28
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work . 28
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Signaling Turns . 69
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Snow Tires . 349
................................
Sound System . 133
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 356
....................
Specif ications . 385, 387
............................
Spark Plugs . 384, 386
........................
Specif ications . 384, 386
................................
Speed Control . 223
........................
Speed Limiter . 283, 287
...................................
Speedometer . 63
.......................
Reminder Indicators . 56
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 86
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 318
..........................................
Fuses . 372
................................
Light Bulbs . 329
................................
Timing Belt . 328
...........................................
Tires . 348
.............................
Wiper Blades . 340
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash . 20
.........
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 267, 320
...............................
Restraint, Child . 33
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Reverse Gear Position . 285
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Rotation, Tire . 347
Index
INDEX
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