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Question posted by kaman5066 on November 19th, 2014

What Is The Electrical Thing Attached To My Negative Battery Cable

what in the world does that little electrial fuse? or whatever it is thats attached to my negative battery cable do? ..... please?

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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 9

... and clean body and door drain holes safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation cooling system fluid level and coolant strength battery water level (non-maintenance free) battery connections and clean if necessary clutch fluid level, if equipped 9
Warranty Guide 5th Printing - Page 5

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 10

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 37

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 42

... turn on . 3. On 2 vehicles with a manual transaxle ON push the key in while turning to the ON position. 2. ON, all electrical circuits operational. START, cranks the engine. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical accessories such as the engine starts. The light will automatically turn on the headlamps. 42 CK O0 L AC I OFF Key position...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 54

... of injuries, the fasteners for instructions on how to the mounting clips on the cargo area cover. To install the shade: 1. They may be properly attached to operate the fuel pump shut-off switch. Controls and features POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the floor mat so that covers the luggage compartment...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 57

... structures around the vehicle • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle To replace the battery: 1. A decrease in the same orientation. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE ... accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Replacing the battery The remote transmitter is subject to the diagram inside the transmitter unit. 3. To...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 58

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 70

... belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should also be inspected after a collision. Refer to eight seconds. Inspect the safety belts to the ON position... The driver's safety belt is buckled...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 75

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 103

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 104

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 117

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 118

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 119

... rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to an exposed metal part of the negative (-) cable to be jumped. Connect the negative (-) cable to ground the circuit) are clear of fan blades, belts and other moving parts of the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 120

... the ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the disabled vehicle. 3. Roadside emergencies Jump starting 1. Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle's battery. 120 - - - - + + + + Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run the engine...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 121

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 144

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 190

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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 194

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