This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on the information display, and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual.
Checking the Battery
Check the battery condition monthly. Look at
the test indicator window and check the
terminals for corrosion.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system* is d ...
System Theft Protection
The system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when
the battery is disconnected or goes dead.
■ Reactivating the system
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) ...
Playing an iPod®
■Connecting an iPod®
1. Unclip the USB connector in the center console and loosen the adapter
cable.
2. Install the iPod® dock connector to the USB connector.
• Do not use an extensio ...