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Checking brake fluid
To check the fluid level, simply look at
the see- through reservoir. The level
should be between the ºMAXº and
ºMINº lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear. So
be sure to keep the reservoir filled.
If the reservoir needs frequent ref
illing, it
may indicate a serious mechanical prob-
lem.
If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir. Remove and replace the reservoir cover
by hand.
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air, and excess moisture can cause a
dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the r
eservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces. If
fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water.
NOTICE
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash
it off with water to prevent it fromdamaging the parts or paint.
Checking power steering fluid
If cold add
If cold O.K.
If hot add If hot O.K.
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add automatic transmission
fluid DEXRON II or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (60 CÐ80 C or 140 FÐ175 F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is cold (about room temperature,10 CÐ30 C or 50 FÐ85 F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.
a. Clean all dirt from outside of the reser-
voir tank.
b. Remove the filler cap by turning it
counterclockwise and wipe the dipstick
clean.
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Fuses
Engine compartment (U.S.A.)
Fuses (type A) 1. ALT- S 7.5 A: Charging system
2. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
3. RR HTR 10 A: Rear air conditioning
system
4. MPX- B 15 A: Power back window,
back door lock, back window wiper,
open door warning (back door), power
door lock control system, back window
defogger, horns, theft deterrent systemEngine compartment (Canada)
5. DOME 15 A: Interior lights, personal
lights, luggage compartment light,
clock, car audio system, gauges and
meters, ignition switch light, vanity mir-
ror light, daytime running light
6. OBD 7.5 A: On- board diagnosis sys-
tem
7. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
8. HEAD(RH) 10 A: Right- hand headlight,
gauges and meters
9. HEAD(LH) 10 A: Left- hand headlightInstrument panel
10. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, instrument panel lights
11. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system
12. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir-
ror heaters
13. DEFOG 15 A: Back window defogger
14. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
15. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
16. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right- hand head-
light (high beam), gauges and meters
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17. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A:
Left- hand head-
light (high beam)
18. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right- hand
headlight (low beam)
19. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left- hand head-
light (low beam)
20. ECU- IG 10 A: Cruise control system,
anti- lock brake system, electronically
controlled automatic transmission sys-
tem, power antenna, power window,
electric moon roof, power back window,
back window defogger, back window
wiper
21. TURN 10 A: Turn signals lights, emer-
gency flashers
22. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, power door lock control sys-
tem, back window defogger, horns,
theft deterrent system
23. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
four- wheel drive control system, rear
differential lock system
24. ACC 15 A: Car audio system, power
antenna, clock, power rear view mirror
control, cigarette lighter, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensi oners, elec-
tronically controlled automatic transmis-
sion system, power outlets, theft deter-
rent system 25. GAUGE 10 A:
Gauges and meters,
back window defogger, daytime running
light system, air conditioning system,
cruise control system, rear differential
lock system, electronically controlled
automatic transmission, back- up lights
26. IGN 10 A: SRS airbag system, seat
belt pretensioners, multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system, discharge warning light
27. ECU- B 7.5 A: Gauges and meters,
SRS airbag system, seat belt preten-
sioners
28. HORN,HAZ 15 A: Horns, emergency
flashers
29. STA 7.5 A: Starting system
30. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high- mounted
stoplight
Fuses (type B)
31. HEATER 50 A: Air conditioning system,
all components in ºA.Cº fuse
32. AM1 40 A: Starting system, all compo-
nents in ºACCº, ºGAUGEº, ºTURNº,
ºECU- IGº, ºWIPERº, º4WDº fuses
33. J/B 50 A: All components in ºPOWERº,
ºHORN,HAZº, ºSTOPº, ºECU- Bº fuses 34. AM2 30 A:
Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, all compo-
nents in ºSTAº, ºIGNº fuses
35. POWER 30 A: Power window, power
back window, electric moon roof, power
seat, back door lock
Fuses (type C)
36. ABS 60 A: Anti- lock brake system
37. ALT 120 A: Charging system, all com-
ponents in ºAM1º, ºHEATERº, ºTAILº,
ºRR HTRº, ºALT- Sº, ºDEFOGº, ºMIR
HTRº and ºACCº fuses