Vehicle Storage
WARNING
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10‑92 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.
See also:
Control of a Vehicle
Braking, steering, and accelerating are important factors in helping to control a vehicle while driving. ...
Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different positions.
Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage
to the switch or break the key. Use the correct key, make sure i ...
Brake System Messages
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑27. If this message ap ...