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Battery
Battery maintenance
Driving habits and conditions, climate, the number of starts, etc., all affect the service life and function of the battery.
In order for your battery to perform satisfactorily, keep the following in mind:
Check the fluid level in each cell in the battery every 24 months or every 15,0001 miles (24,000 km), whichever is
sooner. The fluid should be at the level shown in the illustrations above (A). Do not overfill.
1More frequently in warm climates.
Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
If necessary, add distilled water. The level should never be above the indicator (A).
The fluid level should be checked if the battery has been recharged.
After inspection, be sure the cap over each battery cell or the cover is securely in place.
Check that the battery cables are correctly connected and properly tightened.
Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running, or when the key is in the ignition. This could damage the
vehicle's electrical system.
The battery should be disconnected from the vehicle when a battery charger is used directly on the battery.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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replacing209
specifications255
warning symbols209
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)156, 157, 158
Booster cushions40
Brake fluid206
Brake lights58
Brake system148
warning light55
Bulbs
list of256
replacing211
C
Capacities250
Cargo area
lighting102
load anchoring eyelets112
net112
Cargo area cover
hard110
soft111
Catalytic converter257
CD player239
Central locking system
immobilizer116
locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside126
panic alarm118
remote control116, 117
Chains (winter driving)177
Changing a wheel182
Check engine light53
Child restraints
booster cushions40
convertible seats37, 38, 39
infant seats35, 36
introduction33, 34
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors41
recalls and registration43
top tether anchors42
Child safety31
Climate system
air distribution95
air vents88
electronic climate control92, 93, 94
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general information86, 87
manual functions89, 90
personal settings86
refrigerant86
Clock setting77
Coat hanger105
Cold weather precautions133
Collisions, driving after30
Compass72, 73
Convertible seats37, 38, 39
Coolant205
Courtesy lighting102
Crash mode30
Cruise control66
Cup holders106
D
Dimensions248
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag22, 23
Dome lighting102
Door mirrors74
Door open warning light55
Driving after a collision30
Driving through water133
Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)150, 151
E
Economical driving132
Electrical current, conserving134
Electronic Climate control92, 93, 94
Emergency Locking Retractor32
Emergency towing152
Emission inspection readiness200
Engine
specifications253
starting141
starting with keyless drive143
Engine compartment location of components202
Engine oil
checking203
specifications251
Environment7
Eyelets, load anchoring112
F
Federal Clean Air Act198
Floor mats cleaning192