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Engine compartment – overviewThe overview shows the main inspection points in the engine compartment.
Coolant expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Dipstick-engine oil
Filler cap-engine oil
Cover over brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay/fuse box
Washer fluid reservoir
Engine compartment - 4-cylinder engines only
Filler cap-engine oil
Coolant expansion tank
Radiator
Brake fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay/fuse box
Washer fluid reservoir
Air cleaner
The appearance of the engine compartment may vary depending on engine model.
WARNING
The cooling fan (located at the front of the engine compartment, behind the radiator) maystart or continue to operate (for up to6 minutes) after the engine has beenswitched off.
WARNING
Before performing any operations in the engine compartment, the ignition should always be completely switched off (in mode 0,
see Ignition modes (p. 82)) and there should be no remote keys in the passenger compart- ment. The gear selector should be in the P
(park) position. If the engine has been run- ning, wait until it has cooled before touchingany components in the engine compartment. The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautionsmust be followed to prevent injury. Alwaysturn the ignition off when:
• Replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
• Do not touch any part of the distributorignition system while the engine is run-ning. This may result in unintended move-ments and body injury.
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Related information
•Battery – changing (p. 357)
• Battery – maintenance (p. 356)
• Battery – symbols (p. 354)
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. •
The service life of a battery is affected byfactors such as driving conditions and cli-mate. Extreme cold may also furtherdecrease the battery
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* Option/accessory.
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Removal
Switch off the ignition, remove the remote key from the ignition slot and wait at least 5 minutesbefore disconnecting the battery so that all infor-mation in the vehicle's electrical system can bestored 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 bat-
tery
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 accesso- ries contain lead and lead compounds, chemi-cals known to the state of California to causecancer and reproductive harm. Wash handsafter handling.
Rally bar R-Design models *
Rally bar and bulkhead hatch
Vehicles with the optional R-Design package are equipped with a rally bar in the engine compart-ment that must be removed before the batterycan be replaced.
1. Remove the hatch in the bulkhead on both
sides of the engine compartment (pry them up carefully with a plastic knife or similarobject).
2. Remove the screw on each side of the engine compartment holding the rally bar inplace.
3. Lift out the rally bar. > The battery can now be removed (see theinstructions in the previous section). •
After a new battery has been installed (seethe following section), reinstall the rally bar inthe reverse order.
NOTE
When reinstalling the rally bar, tighten the screws to 22 ft lbs (30 Nm).
INDEX
398Rearview mirror
auto-dim function 108
compass 109
Rear window defroster 108
Recalls 28
Recalls, child restraints 50
Refrigerant 388
Refueling 286, 287 fuel filler cap 290
fuel filler door 289, 290
fuel tank volume 386
Registering child restraints 50 Remote control private locking 158
Remote key 152, 153, 154, 156, 159 approach lighting 155
immobilizer 154
key blade 152, 153, 154, 156, 157,158 , 159
locking the vehicle 155
replacing the battery 160
unlocking the vehicle 155
Reporting safety defects 29
Roadside Assistance 25
Road sign information (RSI) 178
Roof loads 146
S
Safety, occupant 28
Safety defects, reporting 29
Safety mode 46Seat belt reminder 32
Seat belts Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor 50
buckling 31
maintenance 31
pretensioners 30
reminder 32
reminder warning light 77
securing child restraint systems 52, 54, 56
unbuckling 31
use during pregnancy 33
using 30
Seats, front 83, 84
Sensus 115Service connected service booking 335
Shiftlock 15 override 267
Side door mirrors 106, 107
Side impact airbags 41
Sign information (RSI) 178
Snow chains 315
Snow tires 315, 316
Spare tire 306
Spin control 174, 175SRS 33
Stability system 174, 175, 176 Corner Traction Control (CTC) 174
Engine Drag Control (EDC) 174
indicator light 76
Start/Stop (engine function) 268, 269, 270, 271, 272
Starting the engine 258 remote start 260
with keyless drive 258
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode) 46, 47
Start inhibitor (immobilizer) 154
Steel grid in cargo compartment 150Steering wheel adjusting 91
heated 92
horn 91
keypad 91
Steering wheel paddles 91
Stone chips, touching up 373
