Vehicle Storage
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. You may:
• Remove fuse #J13 in the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) labeled Ignition-Off Draw (IOD#1).
• Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again.
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To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle Security Alarm:
1. Remove the key from the ignition system (refer to
Starting Procedures in Starting And Operating for
further information).
• For vehicle ...
To Open And Close The Hood
Release both the hood latches.
Hood Latch
Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, located in the middle of the hood
opening. Push the latch to the left side of the vehicle, to open the hood. ...
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level should be to the bottom edge of the fill hole (A) when the vehicle
is in a level position.
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