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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
346
CAUTION
The infotainment system's energy-saving fea- ture may not function correctly or at all,and/or a message may be displayed if a bat-tery charger or jumper cables are not con-nected properly. •The negative terminal on the battery must never
be used to connect a jumper cable
or a battery charger. Only the ground point on the chassis may be used.
See Jump starting (p. 251) for an illustrationand additional information.
WARNING
• Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do notallow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin,fabrics or painted surfaces. If contactoccurs, flush the affected area immedi-ately with water. Obtain medical helpimmediately if eyes are affected.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it becomes discharged repeatedly.
Related information
•Battery – changing (p. 347)
• Battery – maintenance (p. 346)
• Battery – symbols (p. 345)
Battery – maintenance
Proper battery maintenance can help prolong its service life.
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 the bat-tery has been recharged.
• After inspection, be sure the cap over eachbattery cell or the cover is securely in place.
• Check that the battery cables are correctlyconnected and properly tightened.
• Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running, or when the key is in theignition. This could damage the vehicle'selectrical system.
• The battery should be disconnected from thevehicle when a battery charger is useddirectly on the battery.
• To help keep the battery in good condition,the vehicle should be driven for at least 15minutes a week or connected to a chargerwith an automatic charging function.
• If the battery is fully discharged a number oftimes, this may shorten its service life. Keep-ing the battery fully charged helps prolong itsservice life.
INDEX
389
Engine
overheating 76
specifications 374
Start/Stop 257, 258, 259, 260, 261
starting 248
switching off 249, 251
Engine compartment overview 328
Engine Drag Control (EDC) 175
Engine oil 375 checking 329
low pressure warning light 75
volumes 376
Engine remote start (ERS) 250
Environment 23
F
Federal Clean Air Act 322 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system 312
Floor mats cleaning 363
placing correctly 248
Fluid specifications 377, 378
Fog lights 74 rear 95, 339
Four C (active chassis system) 174
Front airbags 34 disconnecting passenger
INDEX
391
Malfunction indicator light 74
Messages in the instrument panel 115, 116Mirrors
defroster 106
power door 104, 105
rearview, auto-dim function 106
retractable 104, 105
vanity 143
Motor oil checking 329
volumes 376
O
Occupant safety 28
Occupant weight sensor 38
Octane recommendations 274
Odometer, trip 79Oilchecking 329
volumes 376
Oil level sensor 330
Oil quality 375
OK button 115, 116
On Call Roadside Assistance 25
Outside temperature sensor 78
Overhead courtesy lighting 97
Overheating, engine 76
Ownership, changing 19
Oxygen sensors, heated 277
P
Paint, touching up 363
Park assist 233, 237
Park Assist Camera 237Parking brake electric, applying/releasing 267, 268, 270
warning light 75
Parking lights 95
Pedestrian detection 215, 218
Polishing 361Power front seat memory function 82
Power meter 72
Power mirrors 104, 105 defroster 106
Power steering adjustable 179
fluid 333
Power steering fluid 378
Power tailgate 167, 168
Power windows 102 laminated glass 103
Pregnancy, using seat belts during 32
Private locking 156
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING 251, 348, 381
R
Rain sensor 100
Rear fog lights 95, 339
Rear park assist 233, 237
Rear seat head restraints 86Rear seats center head restraint 85
folding 85, 87
heated 131
Rearview mirror auto-dim function 106
compass 107
Rear window defroster 106
Recalls 28
Recalls, child restraints 49
Refrigerant 380
Refueling 273, 274 fuel filler cap 277
