Charging the Battery
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle's electrical system. Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.
Battery
WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation. A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you. When conducting any battery maintenance, wear protective clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled technician do it.
WARNING: Battery post, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
The test indicator's color information is on the battery. When you find corrosion, clean the battery terminals by applying a baking powder and water solution. Clean terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to help prevent future corrosion.
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Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
- The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the
engine suddenly loses power.
- Steam or spray comes out of the engi ...
Playing an iPod®
Connect the iPod® using your dock connector to the USB adapter cable, then
select
the iPod mode.
■How to Select an Album
1. Select the album bar.
- The image of the current album is d ...
Safety Labels
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that
could cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (exce ...