Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Service Precautions
METER / GAUGE SYSTEMPRECAUTION
1. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE BATTERY TERMINAL
a. Before performing electrical work, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal in order to prevent a short in the system.
b. When disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable, turn the ignition switch and lighting switches off and loosen the terminal nut completely. Perform these operations without prying on the terminal.
c. When the battery terminal is removed, the memories of the clock, radio, DTCs, etc. are erased. So before removing the terminal, check and make a note of them.
NOTE: When disconnecting the battery negative (-) terminal, initialize the following system after the terminal is reconnected.
System Name
Lighting System
Sliding Roof Control System
Power Window Control System
Power Door Lock Control System
Power Back Door System
Back Door Closer System
Electrical Back Door Outside Handle System
SFI System