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This indicator has three f unctions:Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK VSA
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page . When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signals blink. All
turn signals on the outside of the
vehicle should f lash.This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If this indicator comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With this indicator on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock f unction. You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ).
For more inf ormation, see page .
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
VSA A ctivation Indicator
A nti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs, one on each side. When
replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel
base and protect the glass from
contactwithyourskinorhard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
The low beam headlight bulbs are a
type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the light switch of f
and the key removed. Because of
this, you should not attempt to
examine or change a low beam
headlight bulb yourself . If a low
beam headlight bulb fails, take the
vehicle to your dealer to have it
replaced.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be done by your dealer or
other qualif ied technician.
Headlight A iming
Replacing a High Beam Headlight
Bulb
L ow Beam Headlight Bulb
Replacement
Lights
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Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Open the hood. To change a bulb
on the driver’s side, undo the
three fasteners and remove the air
intake cover.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab.Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way, and remove the bulb
socket.
Pull the burned out bulb straight
out of its socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.
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Lights
Maint enance
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FASTENER
AIR INTAKE COVER
HOLD-DOWN WIREBULB
CONNECTOR
RUBBER WEATHER SEAL
SOCKET
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Open the hood.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to test the new
bulb.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Make sure
the bulb is installed correctly by
looking through the headlight lens.
Pivot the hold-down wire back in
place, and clip the end into the slot.
Install the rubber weather seal
over the back of the headlight
assembly.Makesureitisright
side up; it is marked with an arrow.
Push the electrical connector onto
the socket. Make sure it is
connected securely.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
On the driver’s side, reinstall the
air intake cover. Reinstall the
three fasteners and secure them
by pushing on the heads until they
lock. 3.
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Replacing the Turn Signal L ight
Bulb
Lights
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BULB
SOCKET
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To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender.
Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
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Replacing a Front Side Marker/
FrontParkingLightBulb
Lights
Maint enance
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HOLDING CLIPS BULBSOCKET
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Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to test the new
bulb.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install and lock each holding clip
bypushingonthecenter.Open the trunk.
Remove the light assembly cover
by pulling its outside edge.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise,
and pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.Push a new bulb straight into the
socket until it bottoms, and
reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Test the new bulb to make sure it
works.
Reinstall the light assembly cover.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
(In Fenders)
Lights
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COVER
SOCKETBULB
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Open the trunk.
Pull the lining back caref ully.Determine which of the two bulbs
is burned out: taillight or back-up
light.
To replace a bulb on the right side,
remove the trim clip. For the lef t
side, remove the two trim clips. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.Insert the socket back into the
light assembly. Turn it clockwise
to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to test the new
bulb.
Reinstall the trunk lid trim. Make
sure it is installed under the edge
of the trunk lid seal.
Press the trim clips back into their
holes.
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Replacing Rear Bulbs
(in T runk L id)
Lights
Maint enance
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BULBS
TRIM CLIPS SOCKETS
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Open the trunk, and remove the
socket f rom the light assembly by
turning it one-quarter turn counter-
clockwise.
Remove the burned-out bulb by
pulling it straight out of the socket.
Install the new bulb and reinstall
the socket. Make sure the new
bulb is working.Your vehicle uses halogen light
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its plastic case, and protect the
glass from contact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass,
clean it with denatured alcohol and a
clean cloth.
Each outside mirror has side turn
signal lights. The lights should be
replaced by your dealer.
The license plate has two lights
above it. The bulbs should be
replaced by your dealer.
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Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb Side T urn Signal L ight
Rear L icense Plate BulbReplacingaFogLightBulb
Lights
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BULB
SOCKET
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit. Oil,
perspiration, or a scratch on the glass
can cause the bulb to overheat and
shatter.
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Remove the undercover f ixing bolt
located under the f ront bumper.
Push up the undercover.Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
Remove the bulb f rom the f og
light assembly by turning it one-
quarter turn counterclockwise.Install the new bulb into the hole
and turn it one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the f og lights to test the
new bulb.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Put the undercover in place.
Reinstall the f ixing bolt and
tighten it securely.
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Maint enance
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BULB
TAB
FIXING BOLT
UNDERCOVER
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
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Lights
Battery
Alignment
Fuses
Engine
55 W
35 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 3CP
21 W
12 V 55 W
Headlights
Front fog lights
Front turn signal
Front parking lights/
Side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
Back-up lights
Rear side marker lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights/Front ceiling lights
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
12 V 1.1 W2CP
12 V
12 V 5 W 8W
12 V 8W
12 V
12 V 3 CP 3CP
12 V
12 V 21 W 21 W
12 V 5W
12 V
12 V 21/5 W 21 W
12 V Capacity
12 V 36 AH/5 HR
On vehicles with high voltage discharge type headlights,
replacement of a headlight bulb should be performed by your dealer. Toe-in Camber
Caster3°13’1°
0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
Interior
Under-hood
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
SKJ20DR-M11
IZFR6K-1110.5 : 1
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
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3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder, gasoline engine
See page344or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page343or the fuse box
cover.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
High
Low
NGK:
DENSO:
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