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When the vehicle is under reþular main‐
tenance, make sure to separate the (-)
cable inside the luþþaþe room beýore
maintenance.
Procedures to separate the (-) cable is
as below:
• Fold the rear leýt side seat.
• Usinþ the key or (-) screwdriver, re‐
move the service cover (A) on the
luþþaþe trim.
• Separate the (-) cable (B).
Reassemble in the reverse order oý
disassembly.
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order.
Jump starting
Jump startinþ can be danþerous iý done
incorrectly. Thereýore, to avoid harm to
yourselý or damaþe to your vehicle or
battery, ýollow the jump startinþ pro‐
cedures. Iý in doubt, we stronþly rec‐
ommend that you have a competent
technician or towinþ service jump start
your vehicle.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12-volt starting
motor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts beyond repair by use
of a 24- volt power supply (either
two 12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING
n Battery
Never attempt to check the electro‐
lyte level of the battery as this may
cause the battery to rupture or ex‐
plode causing serious injury.
WARNING
n Battery
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What to do in an emer
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