Battery
WARNING:
Batteries produce flammable hydrogen
gas. Keep flames and sparks
away from the battery or an explosion
may occur. Never smoke when working
near the battery.
WARNING:
When checking or servicing the battery,
disconnect the negative cable.
Be careful not to cause a short circuit by allowing metal objects to contact the battery posts and the vehicle at the same time.
WARNING:
To avoid harm to yourself or damage
to your vehicle or battery, follow the
jump starting instructions in the
“EMERGENCY SERVICE” section of
this manual if it is necessary to jump
start your vehicle.
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery that requires infrequent maintenance. You will never have to add water. You should, however, periodically check the battery, battery terminals and battery hold-down bracket for corrosion. Remove corrosion using a stiff brush and ammonia mixed with water, or baking soda mixed with water. After removing corrosion, rinse with clean water.
The test indicator on the top of the battery provides information on the condition of the battery.
If your vehicle is not going to be driven for a month or longer, disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery to help prevent discharge.
Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning System (Climate Control)
Air Outlet (front)
1. Windshield defroster outlet
2. Side defroster outlet
3. Side outlet
4. Center outlet
5. Floor outlet
Center outlet
Side outlet
When “Open”, air comes out from t ...
Leak Detection Pump
NOTE:
Your vehicle has a pump to regularly check
the vehicle’s evaporative emission control
system for leaks. This check is performed
approximately five hours after the engine is
turned off. Du ...
Engine Block Heater (if equipped)
Engine Block Heater (if equipped)
The engine block heater will help you start
the engine more easily in very cold
weather (–18°C (0°F) or below). To use the
engine block heater:
1) Turn off ...