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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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WARNING
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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Fuses09
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357
PosFunctionA
Coils-A/C compressor5
Starter motor relay30
Ignition coils, condenser20
Engine Control Module10
Injection system, mass air meter, engine control module15
A/C compressor, engine valves, engine control mod-ule (6-cyl.), solenoids (6-cyl.non-turbo only)10
EVAP valve, heated oxygen sensor15
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Fuel leakage detection5
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Cooling fan80
Electro-hydraulic power steering100
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Garage door openerHomeLink ®
Wireless Control System. 117
Gasoline requirements............................. 279
Gas tank volume...................................... 376
Gauges...................................................... 77
Geartronic................................................ 126
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 126
Generator warning light............................. 82
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 310
Grocery bag holder.................................. 287
Gross vehicle weight............................... 311
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Hazard warning flashers.......................... 102
HD digital radio........................................ 242Headlights Active Bending Lights......................... 100
active high beams................................. 98
changing bulbs........................... 341, 342
daytime running lights.......................... 97
high/low beams.................................... 98 high beam flash.................................... 98
tunnel detection.................................. 100
Headlight washers................................... 106
Head restraints, rear seat.................... 91, 92
Heated front seats................................... 208
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 282
Heated rear seats.................................... 209
Heated steering wheel............................... 96
Heated windshield........................... 111, 211
High beams................................................ 98 active.................................................... 98
Hill Descent Control................................. 137
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............................. 125
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 333 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System...... 117
Home safe lighting................................... 103
Hood, opening/closing............................ 335
Horn........................................................... 95
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Ignition modes........................................... 86
Immobilizer................................................ 58 Important information.................................. 6
Indicator lights............................... 77, 79, 81
Infant seats................................................ 42
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 32
Inflation pressure..................................... 305
Inflation pressure table............................ 307Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 378
Information lights........................... 77, 79, 81Infotainment
Menu navigation................................. 233
Infotainment system................................ 230 AUX/USB sockets............................... 254 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 257
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 259
getting started.................................... 231
media player....................................... 249
menus......................................... 231, 233
radio functions.................................... 240
sound settings.................................... 235
voice control....................................... 268
Inspection readiness................................ 333
Instrument lighting................................... 100 "theater" lighting................................. 100
Instrument overview............................ 76, 77