The original equipment battery is maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-7 for battery location.
Warning
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. See California Proposition 65 Warning on page 10-3.
Vehicle Storage
Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10-64 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.
If a Tire Goes Flat
This vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit. See Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit on page 10-56.
There is no spare tire, no tire changing equipment, and no place to store a tire.
It is unusual for a tire to blow out, especially if the tires are maintained
properly. See Tires on page 10-3 ...
TPMS Malfunction Light
The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing
or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light
flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition
cycle. The malfunction light comes on at each ign ...
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such
as a cell phone or MP3 player.
The vehicle has an accessory power outlet in front of the cupholders on the center
stack.
Open the cover to access and replace when not in use.
Warning
Power is always supplied to the ...