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uuJump Startingu
Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order.
1.Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
2.Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle's battery
- terminal.
3.Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's battery + terminal.
4.Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the assisting vehicle's battery
+ terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.■
What to Do After the Engine Starts

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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 is coming out of the engine compartment.■
First thing to do
1.Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
uMove the shift lever to
(P
and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories
and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2. No steam coming out: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
Steam coming out: Turn off the engine and wait until steam goes away. Then,
open the hood.
1How to Handle Overheating
NOTICEContinuing 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 hood if steam is coming
out.
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Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
uIf the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2.Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
uIf the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
uIf there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
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Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
MAX
Reserve
Tank
MIN

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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 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 one minute.
2.Open the hood and check the oil level.
uAdd oil as necessary.
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
uThe light goes out: Start driving again.
uThe light does not go out 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 heating and cooling system
*/climate control system
*, rear
defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICERunning 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.
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
■
Reasons for indicator lamp to come on or blink
•Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
•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
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■
The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.
■
What to do when the message appears:
1.Stop the engine.
2.Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
uIf not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3.Drive for several days of normal driving.
uThe message should go off.
■
When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
Malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described
above.
■
Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICEIf 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.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator Comes On
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If the Brake System Indicator 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 Brake System Indicator 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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FusesFuse LocationsIf any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
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 on the passenger’s side, near the
windshield washer reservoir. Push the tabs
to open the box.
■
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
(Primary)
■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2− −
3
ACG FR
15 A
4Washer 15 A
5
VB SOL
7.5 A
6 ECU FR 7.5 A
7
−
−
8FI Sub 15A
9
DBW
15 A
10 FI Main 15 A11
Ignition Coil
15 A
12 − −13
FI ECU
7.5 A
14 − −15
Radio
20 A
16 Back Up 10 A17
MG Clutch
7.5 A
18 Front Fog Lights
*
20 A
19
−
−
20 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A
21
−
−
22 Small Lights 10 A
23
−
−
24 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
25
−
−
26 Right Headlight Low Beam 15 A27
Left Headlight Low Beam
15 A
28 IGPS Oil Level 7.5 A
29
Cooling Fan
30 A
30 Sub Fan 30 A
31
Wiper Main
30 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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uuFusesuFuse Locations
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Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.■
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
(Secondary)
■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Battery
125 A
2-1
Fan Main 60 A
2-2
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box 2 50 A
2-3
Rear Blower 30 A
2-4
FI Main 30 A
2-5
VSA Motor 40 A
2-6
Stop & Horn, Hazard 30 A
2-7
VSA FSR 30 A
2-8
Battery Management
System Main30 A
3-1
Driver’s Side Fuse Box 2
50 A
3-2
IG1 Main
50 A
3-3
Rear Fuse Box 1
60 A
3-4
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box 1
50 A
3-5
Driver’s Side Fuse Box 1
50 A
3-6
Primary Under-hood Fuse
Box Main
60 A
3-7
Front Blower
40 A
3-8
Passenger’s Side Power
Slide Door Motor
*
40 A
4
−−
5
−
−
6 Rear Window Defogger 40 A
7
−
−
8Battery Management
System7.5 A
9
Stop & Horn
20 A
10 Hazard 15 A
11
Interior Lights
7.5 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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uuFusesuInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1.Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2.Remove the fuse box cover.
3.Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
uIf 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.
uIf there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICEReplacing 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.
Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and
confirm the specified amperage on the fuse label.
2Fuse Locations P. 411
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box (primary) cover.
Blown FuseBlown
FuseFuse Puller

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Information
This chapter includes your vehicle's specifications, locations of identification numbers, and other
information required by regulation.
Specifications.................................... 420
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)...... 422Engine Number and Transmission
Number...................................... 422
Devices that Emit Radio Waves....... 423
Reporting Safety Defects................. 424Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes.............. 425
Warranty Coverages........................ 427
Authorized Manuals......................... 429
Customer Service Information......... 430
Gracenote
® End User License
Agreement................................... 431