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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately; they can damage components in the engine compartment.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield
washer reservoir. Antifreeze can damage your vehicle’s paint. A vinegar/water
solution can damage the windshield washer pump.
NOTICE
Checking the Battery
The battery condition is monitored by the sensor
on the negative terminal. If there is a problem with
the sensor, a message appears on multi-information
display. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Check the battery terminals for corrosion monthly.
For jump starting the battery, see page 99.
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.
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
Window Washer Fluid
If the washer fluid is low, a message appears on the
multi-information display.
Pour the washer fluid carefully into the washer fluid
reservoir (see page 115). Do not overflow the
reservoir.
Changing Wiper Blades
If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning them first
with a paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber has
deteriorated, you should change the wiper blades.
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Hold the wiper switch in the MIST position, then
turn the vehicle on. Both wiper arms lift up. Turn
the vehicle off.
3. Lift both wiper arms.
4. Press and hold the tab, then slide the holder out
from the wiper arm.
5. Pull the end of the wiper blade to the direction of
the arrow in the image until it unfastens from the
holder’s end cap.
6. Pull the wiper blade to the opposite direction to
slide it out from its holder.
7. Insert the flat side of the new wiper blade onto the
bottom part of the holder. Insert the blade all the
way.
8. Install the end of the wiper blade into the cap.
9. Slide the holder onto the wiper arm until it locks.
10. Lower both wiper arms.
11. Turn the vehicle on, and hold the wiper switch in
the MIST position until both wiper arms return to
the standard position.
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage
the windshield.
NOTICE
Holder
Tab
Wiper
blade
End cap at
the bottom
Holder
Cap
Wiper
blade