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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action . If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70 A
−−
ABS/VSA Motor30 A
ABS/VSA FSR30 A
WIPER30 A
Main Fuse100 A
2
IG Main50 A
Fuse Box Main 60 A
Fuse Box Main 260 A
Headlight Main 30 A
ST/MG SW30 A
Rear Defogger 30 A −−
Blower 40 A −−
Sub Fan Motor 20 A
Main Fan Motor 20 A
3−−
4− −
5Starter DIAG, ST MG7.5 A
6− −
7−−
8− −
9−−
10 − −
*1:Models with halogen bulb low beam headlights
*2:Models with discharge headlights
11Oil Level7.5 A
12 Fog Lights*(20 A)
13−−
14 Hazard 10 A
15FI Sub15 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17Stop15 A
18 Horn 10 A
19−−
20
Right Headlight Low Beam*1
Right Headlight Low Beam (HID)*210 A
15 A
21IGP15 A
22 DBW 15 A
23Left Headlight Low Beam*1
Left Headlight Low Beam (HID)*210 A
15 A
24 − −
25MG Clutch7.5 A
26 WASHER 15 A
27SMALL20 A
28 Interior Lights 7.5 A
29Backup10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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Index
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 289
Driving ...................................................... 209
Automatic Transmission .......................... 221
Braking ................................................... 237
Cruise Control ........................................ 229
Shifting Gear .................................. 222, 226
Starting the Engine ................................. 216
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 297
E
Elapsed Time.............................................. 81
Electric Power Steering System (EPS)
Indicator ........................................... 68, 322
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 232
Emergency ................................................ 327
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 337
Engine ....................................................... 334
Coolant .................................................. 268
Jump Starting ......................................... 314
Oil .......................................................... 261
Starting................................................... 216
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 112
Engine Compartment Cover .................... 259
Engine Coolant ........................................ 268
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 269
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 268
Overheating ............................................ 318
Temperature Gauge .................................. 78
Engine Oil ................................................. 261
Adding ................................................... 264 Checking ................................................. 262
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 252
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 64, 320
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 261
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 112
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 68, 322
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 60
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror ............... 122
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 300
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 122
F
Features..................................................... 141
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 297
Oil ........................................................... 265
Flat Tire ..................................................... 305
Floor Mats ................................................. 299
Fluids
Automatic Transmission ........................... 270
Brake/Clutch ............................................ 272
Engine Coolant ........................................ 268
Manual Transmission ............................... 271
Windshield Washer .................................. 273
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seat .................... 129
Foot Brake ................................................. 238
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 36 Front Seats
................................................ 123
Adjusting ................................................ 123
Fuel ...................................................... 16, 243
Economy ................................................. 245
Gauge ....................................................... 78
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Range ....................................................... 81
Recommendation .................................... 243
Refueling................................................. 243
Fuel Economy ........................................... 245
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 16, 244
Message.................................................. 321
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 16, 244
Fuses .......................................................... 324
Inspecting and Changing......................... 326
Locations......................................... 324, 325
G
Gasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 245
Gauge ....................................................... 78
Information ............................................. 243
Instant Fuel Economy ................................ 81
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 67
Refueling................................................. 243
Gauges ........................................................ 78
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission .......................... 222
Manual Transmission ............................... 227
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Index
Shifting (Transmission).................... 222, 226
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 30
Side Airbags ............................................... 40
Cutoff System ........................................... 42
Off Indicator ............................................. 42
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 43
SMS Text Message ............................ 191, 203
Snow Tires ................................................ 294
Spare Tire ................................. 305, 331, 333
Spark Plugs ....................................... 330, 332
Specifications ........................................... 330
Specified Fuel ........................... 243, 330, 332
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 36
Starting the Engine .................................. 216
Does Not Start ........................................ 311
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 112
Jump Starting ......................................... 314
Steering Wheel ........................................ 120
Adjusting ................................................ 120
Stopping ................................................... 241
Summer Tires ............................................ 294
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 36
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) .. 4, 5
System Message Indicator ......................... 70
T
Temperature
Outside Temperature ................................ 81
Temperature Sensor ................................ 139
Text Message .................................... 191, 203 Time (Setting)
............................................. 92
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 234
Indicator ............................................ 69, 323
Tires ........................................................... 286
Air Pressure ............................. 287, 331, 333
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 286
Inspection ................................................ 286
Labeling .................................................. 287
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 305
Regulations ............................................. 289
Rotation .................................................. 293
Spare Tire ................................ 305, 331, 333
Summer .................................................. 294
Tire Chains .............................................. 294
Wear Indicators ....................................... 291
Winter ..................................................... 294
Tools .......................................................... 304
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 215
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 215
Emergency .............................................. 327
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 234
Transmission ..................................... 222, 226
Automatic ............................................... 222
Fluid ................................................ 270, 271
Manual .................................................... 226
Number ................................................... 334
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 224
Shift Lever Position Indicator .............. 65, 223
Trip Meter ................................................... 80 Troubleshooting
....................................... 303
Blown Fuse...................................... 324, 325
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 19
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 20
Emergency Towing .................................. 327
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 311
Noise When Braking .................................. 20
Overheating ............................................ 318
Premium Gasoline ................... 243, 330, 332
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 305
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 19, 100
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 317
Warning Indicators .................................... 64
Trunk ......................................................... 102
Lid........................................................... 102
Light Bulb........................................ 330, 332
Turn Signals .............................................. 114
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 70
U
Unlocking the Doors .................................. 95
Unlocking the Fron t Doors from the
Inside ................................................... 12, 99
USB Adapter Cable ........................... 142, 143
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 176
Using the Keyless Access System ............... 96
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 7
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