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Check the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicator’s
colors. Check the terminals f or 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 of f with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
f uture corrosion. 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 vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied mechanic.
The location of the test indicator
window varies between
manuf acturers.
CONT INUED
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
351
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW V6 modelsTEST INDICATOR WINDOW
2.4
engine models
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y y
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Circuits Protected No. Circuits Protected
No.
Circuits Protected Amps.
No. Amps. Amps.
Not Used
Not Used
Sub Fan Motor
Wiper Motor
Main Fan Motor
Driver’s Side Light Main
Driver’s Side Fuse Box
Passenger’s Side Light Main4556789
10111213141516171819192021 Driver’s Side Fuse Box
IG Main
Rear Defroster
Sub Fan Motor
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Heater Motor
Hazard
Horn, Stop
Not Used
Not Used
IG Coil
FI Sub
Back Up
Interior Lights
FI Main
DBW
Not Used
Back Up, FI ECU
MG Clutch
Fan Relay
Battery
Battery
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Not Used
ABS/VSA
ABS/VSA Motor
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box
Not Used
30 A
30 A
30 A
30 A
(60 A) 30 A
100 A
120 A
40 A
40 A
30 A
(40 A) (40 A)
50 A
40 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
2.4
engine models
V6 models
1: 2:
3738
26 32 33343536
122122232425
12
12
3131
111112
12
Fuse Locations
376
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
— — y
y
)
y
y
