Maintenance
Battery recharging
(Continued)
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
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When lifting a plastic-cased
battery, excessive pressure on
the case may cause battery
acid to leak, resulting in per-
sonal injury. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
Never attempt to recharge the
battery when the battery
cables are connected.
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• If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlights or interior lights
were left on while the vehicle was
not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
• If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge
it at 20-30A for two hours.
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The electrical ignition system
voltage.
Never touch these compo-
nents with the engine running
or the ignition switched on.
For best battery service :
works
with
high
• Keep the battery securely mount-
ed.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Items to be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the bat-
• Keep the terminals and connec- tery has been disconnected.
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Failure to follow the above
warnings can result in serious
bodily injury or death.
tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
• Clock (See page 3-98)
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Sunroof (See page 3-100)
Trip computer (See page 4-42)
Compass (See page 4-54)
Climate control system (See pages
4-66)
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Rinse any spilled electrolyte from
the battery immediately with a
solution of water and baking soda.
• If the vehicle is not going to be
used for an extended time, discon-
nect the battery cables.
• Audio (See the audio manual)
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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