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WARNING
•Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Donot allow battery fluid to contact eyes,skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. Ifcontact occurs, flush the affected areaimmediately with water. Obtain medi-cal help immediately if eyes are affec-ted.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it becomes discharged repeatedly.
Maintenance
•
Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
• If necessary, add distilled water. The levelshould never be above the indicator.
• The fluid level should be checked if thebattery has been recharged.
• After inspection, be sure the cap overeach battery cell or the cover is securelyin place.
• Check that the battery cables are cor-rectly connected and properly tightened. •
Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running, or when the key is inthe ignition. This could damage the vehi-cle's electrical system.
• The battery should be disconnected fromthe vehicle when a battery charger isused directly on the battery.
• To help keep the battery in good condi-tion, the vehicle should be driven for atleast 15 minutes a week or connected toa charger with an automatic chargingfunction.
• If the battery is fully discharged a numberof times, this may shorten its service life.Keeping the battery fully charged helpsprolong its service life.
• The service life of a battery is affected byfactors such as driving conditions and cli-mate. Extreme cold may also furtherdecrease the battery’s starting capacity.
• Because the battery’s starting capacitydecreases with time, it may be necessaryto recharge it if the vehicle is not drivenfor an extended period of time or if thevehicle is usually only driven short dis-tances.
CAUTION
•Always use distilled or deionized water (battery water).
• Never fill above the level mark in thecell.
Changing
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Connect and disconnect the positive and negative cables in the correct sequence.
RemovalSwitch off the ignition, remove the remote key from the ignition slot and wait at least5 minutes before disconnecting the battery sothat all information in the vehicle's electricalsystem can be stored in the control modules.
Open the clips on the front cover and remove the cover.
Release the rubber molding so that the rear cover is free.
Remove the rear cover by pulling it away.
Detach the black negative cable.
Detach the red positive cable
Detach the ventilation hose from the
battery
Loosen the screw holding the battery
clamp.
Move the battery to the side and lift it up.
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead com-pounds, chemicals known to the state ofCalifornia to cause cancer and reproduc-tive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Installation1. Lower the battery into the battery box.
2. Move the battery inward and to the side until it reaches the rear edge of the box.
3. Tighten the clamp that secures the bat- tery.
4. Connect the ventilation hose. > Be sure that it is correctly connectedto the battery and the vent in the vehi- cle's body.
5. Connect the red positive cable.
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Fuses 09
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PosFunctionA
Control module - auto- matic transmission15
A/C compressor15
Relay-coils5
Starter motor relay30
Ignition coils20
Engine Control Module10
Injection system, mass air meter, engine con-trol module15
A/C compressor, engine valves, enginecontrol module (6-cyl.),solenoids (6-cyl. non-turbo only), mass airmeter (5-cyl. only)10
EVAP valve, heated oxygen sensor15
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Fuel leakage detection5
PosFunctionA
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Cooling fan80 (6-cyl. engine)
Electro-hydraulic power steering100
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Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 97
active high beams................................. 95
changing bulbs........................... 327, 328
daytime running lights.......................... 94
high/low beams.................................... 95
high beam flash.................................... 95
tunnel detection.................................... 97
Headlight washers................................... 103
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 89
Heated front seats................................... 202
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 275
Heated rear seats.................................... 203
Heated steering wheel............................... 93
Heated windshield........................... 107, 205
High beams................................................ 95 active.................................................... 95
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............................. 121
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 319 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System...... 113
Home safe lighting................................... 100
Hood, opening/closing............................ 321
Horn........................................................... 92
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Ignition modes........................................... 84
Immobilizer................................................ 56
Important information.................................. 6
Indicator lights............................... 75, 77, 79 Infant seats................................................ 42
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 32
Inflation pressure..................................... 291
Inflation pressure table............................ 293Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 364
Information lights........................... 75, 77, 79Infotainment Menu navigation................................. 227
Infotainment system................................ 224 AUX/USB sockets............................... 248 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 251
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 253
getting started.................................... 225
media player....................................... 243
menus......................................... 225, 227
radio functions.................................... 234
sound settings.................................... 229
voice control....................................... 262 Inspection readiness................................ 319
Instrument lighting..................................... 97
"theater" lighting................................... 97
Instrument overview............................ 74, 75
Instrument panel................................ 75, 191
Interior Air Quality System....................... 200
Interior lighting................................... 99, 100iPod ® connector (audio system)............. 248
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 47
J
Jack attaching............................................. 308
location of........................................... 308
Jump starting........................................... 119