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.

For jump starting, see page 108.

Checking the Battery

The battery condition is monitored by the sensor on the negative terminal. If there
is a problem with the sensor, have your vehicle checked by a dealer. Check the
battery terminals monthly for corrosion.

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

If the washer fluid

is low, a message

appears on the multi-

information display.

Washer Fluid Low

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash your hands after handling.

If there is a problem

with the battery

sensor, a message

appears on the multi-

information display.

Charging

System Problem

NOTICE

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. Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the

passenger side.

2. Place a cloth on the edge of the lock tab. Push the

lock tab up with a flat-tip screwdriver.

3. Slide the blade from the wiper arm.

4. Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by pulling

the tabbed end out.

5. Remove the retainers from the rubber blade that

has been removed, and mount to a new rubber
blade. Correctly align the rubber protrusion and
the retainer grooves.

6. Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder from

the bottom end. The tab on the holder should fit in
the indent of the wiper blade.

7. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm, then

push down the lock tab.

8. Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then the

driver side.

Lock tab

Blade

Retainer

Blade

Indent

Tab

Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.

NOTICE