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Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.Connect the first jumper cable to your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
uRemove the cover from the under-hood fuse box.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 260
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the assisting vehicle’s + terminal.
uUse a 12-volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
assisting vehicle’s - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the grounding strap as
shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is co nnected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery
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Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following order. 1.Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’s battery
- terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle’s battery
+ terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 183
Accessories and Modifications ................ 190
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 115
Active Head Restraints ............................. 107
Additives Coolant .................................................. 206
Engine Oil ............................................... 201
Washer ................................................... 211
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 201
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 110
Front Seats.............................................. 103
Head Restraints ....................................... 105
Headlights .............................................. 212
Mirrors.................................................... 102
Rear Seats ............................................... 108
Steering Wheel ....................................... 101
Air Conditioning System
(Heating and Cooling System) ................ 118
Cooling................................................... 120 Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................ 120
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 233
Heating................................................... 119
Air Pressure ...................................... 223, 269
Airbags ....................................................... 34
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 40
After a Collision ........................................ 38
Airbag Care .............................................. 48
Event Data Recorder ................................. 19 Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 37
Indicator ........................................ 45, 67, 69
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 46
Sensors ...................................................... 34
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 43
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 47
Side Airbags .............................................. 41
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 44
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 183
Indicator .................................................... 67
Armrest ..................................................... 110
Audio System ............................................ 122
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 126
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 123
Error Messages ........................................ 135
General Information ................................ 137
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 133
Recommended CDs ................................. 137
Recommended Devices ............................ 139
Remote Controls ......................................... 3
Security Code .......................................... 124
Theft Protection ....................................... 124
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 123
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 139
Authorized Manuals ................................. 277
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................... 84
Customize ................................................. 85
Automatic Transmission ........................... 164
Creeping ................................................. 164
Fluid ........................................................ 208
Kickdown ................................................ 164 Operating the Shift Lever........... 13, 166, 168
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 169
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 253
Shifting ........................................... 165, 167
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 123
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 74
B Battery ...................................................... 231
Charging System Indicator................. 65, 256
Jump Starting .......................................... 251
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 231
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 232
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 26
Beverage Holders ..................................... 114
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 140
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 60
Brake System ............................................ 181
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 183
Brake Assist System ................................. 184
Fluid ........................................................ 210
Foot Brake............................................... 182
Indicator............................................ 64, 258
Parking Brake .......................................... 181
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) ...... 99
Bulb Replacement .................................... 212
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light and Rear Turn Signal Lights .......................... 216
Fog Lights ............................................... 214
Headlights ............................................... 212
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