Vehicle care and maintenance
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7 Battery
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The condition of the battery is very important for quick starting
and to keep the vehicle’s electrical system working properly.
Check the battery regularly. Removing and installing the battery upper cover
(vehicles with turbocharger)
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To r e m o v e1. Remove the clips (A), and then remove the air duct (B).
WA R N I N G
!An SRS airbag sensor is located in the front of the
engine compartment near the battery.
When checking or replacing the battery, or when
working around this area, do not strike or damage
this sensor.
WA R N I N G
!Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position on
vehicle. Make sure that your clothes cannot be
caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal injury
could result.
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2. For vehicles with the bottom cover, use the puller to
loosen the 2 clips (A) and push down the bottom cover.
The puller is in the fuse block in the engine compartment.
Refer to “Fuse replacement” on page 7-52.
NOTEWhen finished, be sure to return the puller to the fuse
block in the engine compartment.
WA R N I N G
!When changing fuses, do not damage the driver’s
knee airbag harness or accidentally strike the airbag
area with hard objects. Improper work methods
could result in an accidental driver’s knee airbag
deployment or could make the driver’s knee airbag
inoperable. Either of these situations could result in
serious injury or death.
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