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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
(type A)
(type A)
Brake system warning light∗
1
Discharge warning light∗1
Low oil pressure warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive −off indicator light
SRS airbag warning light∗
1
Turn signal indicator lights
Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1
Seat belt reminder light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
∗ 1
: For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” in Chapter 1 −5.
∗
2: If this light flashes, see ”Cruise control” in Chapter 1 −6.
Cruise control indicator light∗
2
Low fuel level warning light∗1
(type B)
(type B)
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The windows can be operated with
switches on the center console.
The windows move as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push on the lower side of the
switch.
To close: Push on the upper side of the
switch.To open the trunk lid or back door from
the outside, insert the master key and
turn it clockwise.
See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in
Part 2 for precautions to observe for load-
ing luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it.
To close the back door, lower it hardly.
After closing the trunk lid or back door,
try pulling it up to make sure it is secure-
ly closed and make sure that the interior
lights and open door warning light are
turned off.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid or back door
closed while driving. This not only
keeps the luggage from being
thrown out but also prevents ex-
haust gases from entering the ve-
hicle.
Lift back only: If the lock has been
half latched, the battery power will
be weaken.
—Quarter windows
(convertible)Trunk lid
(coupe and convertible)/
Back door (liftback)—
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Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Chapter 7−2 for
additional information. When checking the
tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). See Chapter 7 −2 for additional in-
formation.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid or
back door operate smoothly and all
latches lock securely. Make sure the en-
gine hood secondary latch secures the
hood from opening when the primary latch
is released. INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched position. For folding
−down
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged. Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission ”Park” mecha-
nism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in ”P” position and all brakes re-
leased.
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Engine compartment—Canada
Engine compartment (front)—Canada only
Fuses (type A)1. AM2 30 A: Starting system
2. HAZARD 10 A: Emergency flashers
3. HORN 7.5 A: Horns
4. RADIO NO.1 20 A: Car audio system
5. ECU −B 15 A: Anti−lock brake system,
cruise control system
6. DOME 10 A: Interior lights, personal
lights, luggage compartment light, trunk
light, door courtesy lights, clock
7. HEAD (LH) 15 A: Left−hand headlight
8. HEAD (RH) 15 A: Right−hand headlight
Instrument panel
9. SPARE: Spare fuse
10. SPARE: Spare fuse
11. SPARE: Spare fuse
12. ALT− S 7.5 A: Charging system
13. SRS WRN 7.5 A: SRS airbag warning
light
14. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
15. HEAD (LH) LO 15 A: Left−hand head-
light (low beam)
16. HEAD (RH) LO 15 A: Right −hand
headlight (low beam)
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Passenger’s side kick panel
17. HEAD−HI (RH) 15 A: Right−hand head-
light (high beam)
18. HEAD −HI (LH) 15 A: Left −hand head-
light (high beam)
19. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
20. ECU −IG 15 A: Electronically controlled
automatic transmission system, anti −
lock brake system
21. SEAT− HTR 20 A: No circuit
22. PANEL 7.5 A: Instrument panel lights 23. STOP 15 A:
Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, cruise control system cancel
device, electronically controlled auto-
matic transmission system, anti −lock
brake system
24. FOG 20 A: Front fog lights
25. CIG & RAD 15 A: Cigarette lighter,
digital clock display, car audio system
26. IGN 7.5 A: Charging system, discharge
warning light, multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, SRS airbag system
27. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, rear window wiper and washer
28. MIR −HTR 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/se quential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
29. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers
30. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
front side marker lights, rear side
marker lights, license plate lights
31. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system,
rear window defogger
32. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
power door lock system 33. ST 7.5 A:
Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
34. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
35. OBD II 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
Fuses (type B)
36. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
37. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
38. AM1 40 A: Electronic ignition system/
distributor ignition system
39. DOOR 30 A: Power door lock system,
convertible top control system
40. DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger
41. POWER 30 A: Power windows, electric
moon roof
Fuses (type C) 42. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning system
43. ALT 100 A: ”A
LT−S”, ”TAIL”, ”DOOR”,
”DEF” and ”POWER” fuses
44. MAIN 60 A: Starting system, head-
lights, ”AM2”, ”HAZARD”, ”HORN”,
”DOME” and ”RADIO” fuses
45. ABS 50 A: Anti−lock brake system
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