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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn off the vehicle, including all lights and accessories.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the hood.
If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws and
replace the fuse with a new one. Reinstall the screws.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the hood and the vehicle interior.
If there is a burned out fuse, remove it with the fuse puller and replace it with
a new one.
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the chances
of damaging the electrical system.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
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MAINTENANCE
Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourself, as well
as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below however, we
cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing
maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
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Maintenance Safety
• To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and
flames away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood. Heat
from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.
• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
• Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.
• Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can
accumulate.
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