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the electrolyte level and adding
water. Check the electrolyte level
every 24 months or 40,000 km
(24,000 miles) in average
temperatures 32°C (90°F). Keep
the electrolyte level in each cell up
to the level indicator. Do not
overfill.
If the level gets low, refill the
battery with distilled water. If
necessary, distilled water may be
substituted with tap water that is
not hard and does not have a high
mineral or alkali content. If the
battery needs water quite often,
have the charging system checked
for a possible malfunction.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
battery saver control feature
designed to prevent your battery
from accidental wear down due to
doors left ajar. For information on
the system and how it works, see
Interior overhead lamp in the
Controls and features chapter.
Because your vehicle’s engine is
electronically controlled by a
computer, some control conditions
are maintained by power from the
battery. When the battery is
disconnected or a new battery is
installed, the computer must
“relearn” its idle conditions before
your vehicle will drive properly. To
begin this process:
1. Put the gearshift in P (Park).
2. Turn off all accessories, and
start the vehicle.
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