Specifications

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE SERVICE
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SERVICING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
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1. Note the following before proceeding with working on the
electrical system.
Never perform unauthorized modifications to any electrical
device or wiring. Such modifications might lead to a vehicle
malfunction, over-capacity or short-circuit that could result in
a fire in the vehicle.
CAUTION
• Before connecting or disconnecting the negative bat-
tery cable, be sure to turn the ignition switch to the
"LOCK" (OFF) position and turn off the lights (If this is
not done, there is the possibility of semiconductor
parts being damaged).
• After completion of the work (and the negative battery
terminals is connected), warm up the engine and allow
it to idle for approximately 10 minutes under the condi
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tions described below in order to stabilize engine con-
trol conditions, and then check to be sure that the idle
is satisfactory.
• Engine coolant temperature: 85 − 95° C (185 − 203° F)
• Lights and all accessories: OFF
• Transaxle: "N" or "P" position
• Steering wheel: straight-forward position
2. When servicing the electrical system, disconnect the
negative cable terminal from the battery.
VEHICLE WASHING
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APPROXIMATELY
40 cm (16 in)
If high-pressure car-washing equipment or steam car-washing
equipment is used to wash the vehicle, be sure to maintain the
spray nozzle at a distance of at least approximately 40cm (16
inches) from any plastic parts and all opening parts (doors, lug
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gage compartment, etc.).
APPLICATION OF ANTI-CORROSION AGENTS
AND UNDERCOATS
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Be careful not to apply oil or grease to the heated oxygen sen-
sor. If applied, the sensor may malfunction. Protect the heated
oxygen sensor with a cover before applying anti-corrosion
agent, etc.