09 Maintenance and specifications
Battery 09
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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.
Replacing
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395
fluid..................................................... 388
general information............................. 139
Bulbs headlights........................... 348, 349, 350
introduction......................................... 348
license plate lights.............................. 352
specifications...................................... 353
trunk lighting....................................... 353
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Camera, Park Assist................................ 198
Capacity weight....................................... 317
Catalytic converter................................... 295
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 272
Cell phone voice control.......................... 281
Central locking system, introduction......... 56
Chains...................................................... 320
Check Engine warning light....................... 82Child restraintsrecalls and registration......................... 40
Child restraint systems.............................. 41 booster cushions.................................. 48
convertible seats.................................. 45
infant seats........................................... 43 ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 49
top tether anchors................................ 51
Child safety................................................ 38 booster cushions.................................. 48
child restraint systems.......................... 41
convertible seats.................................. 45
infant seats........................................... 43
Child safety locks...................................... 52
City safety................................................ 169
Climate system........................................ 227 air distribution............................. 222, 229
air vents.............................................. 223
Interior Air Quality System.................. 222
introduction......................................... 221
passenger compartment filter............ 222
refrigerant........................................... 221
Clock, setting............................................. 86
Cold weather driving................................ 290
Collision warning system................. 175, 176
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 113
Conserving electrical current................... 289
Controls, center console.......................... 245
Convertible seats....................................... 45
Coolant............................................ 346, 388
Cooling system, general information....... 289 Corner traction control............................. 148
Courtesy lighting...................................... 104
Crash event data......................................... 9
Crash mode............................................... 36
Cruise control.................................. 153, 154
adaptive.............................................. 155
Curb weight............................................. 317
Current, conserving................................. 289
Cyclist detection...................................... 175
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Daytime running lights............................... 98
Defroster.................................................. 227
Detachable key blade.......................... 62, 65Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 27, 28
Distance Alert.......................................... 166
Dome lighting........................................... 104
Door mirrors............................................. 110
Driver alert............................................... 185 Lane Departure Warning..................... 187
Lane Keeping Aid............................... 190
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Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 288
Driving in cold weather............................ 290
Driving through water.............................. 289
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ECC................................................. 226, 228
Eco (driving function)............................... 132
Eco coast................................................. 132
Eco guide................................................. 130
Economical driving.................................. 288
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 97
Electric parking brake.............................. 142
Electronic Climate Control....... 224, 226, 228air distribution table............................ 229
Interior Air Quality System.................. 228
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 123
Emergency towing................................... 302
Emission inspection readiness................ 340 Engine
overheating........................................... 84
specifications...................................... 385
Start/Stop........................................... 135
starting................................................ 120
switching off....................................... 123
Engine compartment overview................ 342
Engine Drag Control (EDC)...................... 148
Engine oil................................................. 386 checking............................................. 344
low pressure warning light.................... 83
volumes.............................................. 387
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 122
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 297
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Federal Clean Air Act............................... 338 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 322
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 375
placing correctly................................. 120
Fluid specifications.................................. 388 Fog lights................................................... 83
rear...................................................... 102
Four C (active chassis system)................ 237
Front airbags.............................................. 23 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 27, 28
Front park assist.............................. 194, 196
Front seats........................................... 90, 92
Fuel filler cap........................................... 295
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 294
Fuel level warning light.............................. 83
Fuel requirements............................ 292, 293
Fuel tank volume..................................... 388
Fuses............................... 361, 362, 366, 369
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Wireless Control System. 117
Gasoline requirements............................. 293
Gas tank volume...................................... 388
Gauges...................................................... 79
Geartronic................................................ 126
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Jackattaching............................................. 329
location of........................................... 328
Jump starting........................................... 123
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Key blade................................. 56, 62, 65, 66 private locking...................................... 65
valet locking.......................................... 65
Keyless drive general description............................... 66
starting the vehicle............................. 120
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Labelslist of................................................... 381
location of........................................... 380
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)............... 187
Lane Keeping Aid.................................... 190
LATCH anchors......................................... 49
Leather care............................................. 374 Lighting panel............................................ 98
Load anchoring eyelets........................... 297
Loading the vehicle.......................... 297, 317
roof loads............................................ 299
Locking...................................................... 69
Locking the vehicle.................................... 59
Locks, child safety..................................... 52
Low beams................................................ 99
Low oil pressure warning light................... 83
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Main instrument panel............................. 213
Maintenance............................................ 338 hoisting the vehicle............................. 340
performed by the owner..................... 339
Malfunction indicator light......................... 82
Media player (infotainment system)......... 262
Menu........................................................ 215
Messages in the instrument panel........... 213Mirrors defroster............................................. 111
power door......................................... 110
rearview, auto-dim function................ 111 retractable........................................... 110
vanity.................................................. 240
Moonroof................................................. 115 Motor oil checking............................................. 344
volumes.............................................. 387
MY CAR................................................... 215
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Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 27, 28
Octane recommendations....................... 293
Odometer, trip........................................... 86Oil checking............................................. 344
volumes.............................................. 387
Oil quality................................................. 386
OK button................................................ 213
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 393
Outside temperature sensor...................... 85
Overhead courtesy lighting...................... 104
Overheating, engine................................... 84
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 296