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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The fuse box in the passenger compartment is located under the glove compartment.
To access the fuses:
1. Remove the upholstery covering the fuse box by first pressing in the center pins in the mounting clips approximately
0.5 in (1cm) with a small screwdriver and then pulling the pins out.
2. Turn both retaining screws (2) counterclockwise until they release.
3. Fold down the fuse box (3) half way. Pull it toward the seat until it stops. Fold it down completely. The fuse box can
be unhooked completely.
4. Replace the blown fuse.
5. Close the fuse box in reverse order.
6. Pull the center pins fully out of the mounting clips, secure the upholstery with the mounting clips and press the pins
into the mounting clips again. The mounting clips then expand, holding the upholstery in position.
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SIRIUS ID
The SIRIUS ID is required when contacting the Sirius Call Center. It is used to activate your account and when making
any account transactions. The SIRIUS ID is sometimes referred to as the Electronic Serial Number (ESN).
Selecting a channel category
1. Select Sirius radio mode as described above.
2. Press ENTER.
3. Use the up/down arrow keys to scroll through the list of categories.
4. Press ENTER or the right arrow key to select a category.
5. Use the left or right arrow keys to select a channel in the currently chosen category.
6. Press ENTER to listen to a channel.
NOTE
The category "All" is default, which enables you to scroll through the entire list of available satellite channels.
The channel categories are automatically updated several times a year. This takes approximately two minutes and
will interrupt normal broadcasting. A message will be displayed while updating is in progress. Information on
channel or feature updates is available at www.sirius.com
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Selecting a channel
There are three ways of tuning in a channel:
Using the left and right arrow keys
By turning the tuning control
Through direct channel entry
Direct channel entry
The Sirius satellite channels are numbered consecutively throughout all of the categories. To access a channel directly:
1. Press MENU and scroll to "Direct channel entry."
2. Use the numerical keypad to enter the channel's number.
3. Press ENTER . The radio will tune to this channel, even if it belongs to a category other than the currently selected
one.
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NOTE
The numbers of skipped or locked channels will not be displayed.
If a channel is locked, the access code must be entered before the channel can be selected. See "Unlocking a
channel" on page 239
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