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OverheatingHow to Handle OverheatingOverheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present : Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present : Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle OverheatingNOTICEContinuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3
WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the ho od if steam is coming
out.
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Indicator, Coming On/BlinkingIf the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.2 Oil Check P. 438
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes OnNOTICERunning the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on if there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
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.
1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or BlinksNOTICEIf you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink
A tire pressure is significantly low. If there is a problem with the TPMS or
the compact spare tire
* is installed, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver’s side doorjamb.■What to do when the indicator blinks
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire
* causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
1 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or BlinksNOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.
TPMS Fill Assist provides visual and audible assistance
during tire pressure adjustment. With the power
mode in ON, while you adjust tire pressure up or
down, the system alerts you as follows:
Below recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and exterior lights flash once every five
seconds.
At recommended pressure: The beeper sounds
and exterior lights flash rapidly for ~ five seconds.
Above recommended pressure: The beeper
sounds and lights flash twice every three seconds.
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
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If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
There is a problem with the transmission.■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
• Select
(N
after starting the engine.
u Check if the
(N
position in the instrument panel and the indicator
on the
(N
button light/blink.
u The engine cannot be turned on unless the parking brake is set.
2 Starting the Engine P. 322
*1: Models with navigation system
*2: Models without navigation systemModels with electronic gear selector
1If the Transmission Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
You may not be able to start the engine.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle.
2 Emergency Towing P. 515
*1
*1
*2
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FusesFuse LocationsIf 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.■
Type A Engine Compartment
Fuse Box
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
EPS
70 A
Sub Fuse Box
*3
60 A
ABS/VSA Motor
40 A
ABS/VSA FSR
20 A
Main Fan
*2, *3
30 A
Main Fuse
125 A
2
IG Main
30 A
F/B Main
60 A
F/B Main 2
60 A
Headlight Main
30 A
IG Main 2
30 A
Starter Cut 1
40 A
Injector
*2, *3
20 A
Sub Fan
*1
Rear Defroster
40 A
Main Fan
*1
30 A
Sub Fan
*2, *3
Wiper
30 A
Heater Motor
40 A
*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models with 2WD
*3:6-cylinder models with AWD3
Headlight Washer
*2, *3
(30 A)
Left Electric Parking Brake
30 A
Right Electric Parking Brake
30 A
SH-AWD
*3
20 A
4− −
5
−
−
6− −
7
−
−
8STRLD
*1, *2
7.5 A
9
Interior Lights
*1, *2
5 A
10 Headlight Low/High Main 20 A
11
Oil Level
7.5 A
12 Front Fog Lights
*
(7.5 A)
13
Passenger’s Power Seat Reclining
20 A
14 Hazard 15 A
15
IGP2
15 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17
Stop
*1, *2
10 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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*1:4-cylinder models
*2:6-cylinder models with 2WD
*3:6-cylinder models with AWD
Circuit Protected
Amps
18 Horn 10 A
19
Audio
*1, *2
20 A
Interior Right
*3
5 A
20 ACM
*2
20 A
Injector
*1
21
FI Main
15 A
22 DBW 15 A
23
TCU/SBW
*2, *3
10 A
24 Premium AMP 30 A
25
MG Clutch
7.5 A
26 Passenger’s Power Seat
Sliding 20 A
27
Small
*1, *2
15 A
28 BMS 7.5 A
29
Back Up
10 A
Located near the washer fluid cap. Push the
tabs to open the box.■
Type B Engine Compartment
Fuse Box
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Left Headlight Low Beam
7.5 A
2
Right Headlight Low Beam
7.5 A
3
Right Headlight High Beam
7.5 A
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Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the under panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■Circuit protected and fuse rating■
Type A Driver’s Side Interior
Fuse Box
Fuse LabelFuse Box
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
A/C
7.5 A
2
DRL
7.5 A
3
ST Motor
*
(7.5 A)
4
−
−
5
Meter
*1
7.5 A
Auto Dimming Mirror
*2
6
SRS
(7.5 A)
7
Option
7.5 A
8
MISS SOL
(15 A)
9
Fuel Pump
20 A
10
ABS/VSA
*1
(7.5 A)
Smart
*2
11
Spare Fuse
30 A
12
Wiper
7.5 A
13
ACG
15 A
14
Accessory Power Socket
(Console Compartment)
20 A
15
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
20 A
16
Moonroof
20 A
17
AVS/Seat Heaters
20 A
18
−
−
19
Passenger’s Side Door Unlock
10 A
20
Driver’s Side Rear Door
Unlock
10 A
21
Driver’s Side Door Lock
(10 A)
22
Passenger’s Side Door Lock
10 A
23
Driver’s Side Door Unlock
(10 A)
24
SRS
10 A
25
Instrument Panel Lights
7.5 A
26
ACC Key Lock
7.5 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
*1:2WD models
*2:AWD models27
Parking Lights
7.5 A
28
Lumbar Support
10 A
29
Right DRL
7.5 A
30
Washer
20 A
31
SMART
10 A
32
Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
33
Passenger’s Side Power Window
20 A
34
Rear Driver’s Side Power Window
20 A
35
Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window
20 A
36
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
37
ACCESSORY
7.5 A
38
−
−
39
Left DRL
7.5 A
40
Accessory Power Socket (Center Pocket)
20 A
41
Rear Driver’s Side Door Lock
10 A
42
Door Lock
20 A
Rear Seat Heater
*
(15 A)
Heated Steering Wheel
*
(10 A)
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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*1:2WD models
*2:AWD models
Circuit Protected
Amps
A
−
−
B− −
C
Meter
*2
7.5 A
DBack Up
*2
10 A
E
Stop
*2
7.5 A
F Parking Lights
*2
15 A
G
Audio ACC
*2
7.5 A
Rear Seat Heater
*, *1, *2
(15 A)
A
ABS/VSA
*2
7.5 A
BMICU
*2
7.5 A
C
−
−
D− −
E
STRLD
*2
7.5 A
FAudio
*2
20 A
G
ACM
*2
7.5 A
Heated Steering Wheel
*, *1, *2
(10 A)
Located inside the driver’s side outer panel.
When you remove the outer panel, use the
following procedure.
1. Grasp the bottom edge of the outer
panel.
2. Pull the panel towards you, then remove
it.
Fuse locations are shown on the outer
panel.■
Type B Driver’s Side Interior
Fuse Box
Outer Panel
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
*1:AWD models
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
P-AWS L
(40 A)
2
e-pretensioner Right
*
(20 A)
3
e-pretensioner Left
*
(20 A)
4
ACC Radar
*
(10 A)
5
Idle Stop
*1
(30 A)
6
P-AWS R
(40 A)
7
FR DE-ICE
*
(15 A)
8
Idle Stop
*1
(30 A)
* Not available on all models

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
1Inspecting and Changing FusesNOTICEReplacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 510 to 513.
There is a fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse
box located near the brake fluid reservoir.
Combined Fuse
Blown
FuseFuse Puller