PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

To store the battery

1.If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the battery, fully charge it, and then place it in a cool, dry place.

NOTICE:When removing the bat- tery, be sure the key is turned to “OFF”, then disconnect the negative lead before disconnect- ing the positive lead.[ECA16302]

2.If the battery will be stored for more than two months, check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary.

3.Fully charge the battery before in- stalling it.

4.After installing the battery, make sure that the battery leads are prop- erly connected to the battery ter- minals.

5.Turn the key from “ON” to “OFF” three times in three-second inter- vals to initialize the idle speed con- trol system.

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NOTICE

Always keep the battery charged. Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage.

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Replacing the fuses

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1. Fuse box

The fuse box is located beside the battery compartment under panel A. (See

page 6-8.)6 If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.

1.Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.

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