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battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
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To char
ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-volta ge) battery char ger is re-
quire d. Usin g a conventional b attery
char ger will damag e the battery.To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure the key is
turne d to “OFF”, then discon-
nect the neg ative lead b efore
d isconnectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16303]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in- stallation. NOTICE: When install-
in g the b attery, be sure the key is turne
d to “OFF”, then connect
the positive lea d before con-
nectin g the ne gative lead .
[ECA16841]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a dischar ged battery can
cause permanent b attery damag e.
EAU47173
Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse and the fuse boxes,
which contain the fuses for the individ-
ual circuits, are located under the seat.
(See page 3-18.)TIPTo access the main fuse, remove the
starter relay cover as shown.XJ6F1. Starter relay cover
2. Main fuse
3. Spare main fuse
4. Fuse box
2
4
3
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If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
1. Taillight fuse
2. Spare fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
7. Fuel injection system fuse
8. Radiator fan motor fuse
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1. Starter relay cover
2. Main fuse
3. Spare main fuse
4. Fuse box
2
4
3
1
1. Taillight fuse
2. ABS control unit fuse
3. ABS solenoid fuse
4. ABS motor fuse
5. Spare fuse
6. Headlight fuse
7. Ignition fuse
8. Signaling system fuse
9. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
10.Fuel injection system fuse
11.Radiator fan motor fuse
1
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7
8
9
10
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