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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING FROM IN-
SIDE
Turn the knob.
To lock: Turn the knob on right side.
To unlock: Turn the knob on the left side.
Operating the power door lock switch si-
multaneously locks or unlocks the back
door (see ºSide doorsº).Push the handle and push down the
lower side of the back door.
When closing the back door, make sure
it is fully closed.
See ºLuggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe for load-
ing luggage.
CAUTION
Keep the back door closed while
driving. This not only keeps the
luggage from being thrown out but
also prevents exhaust gases from
entering the vehicle.
If the open back door hides the
stop and tail lights, rear turn signal
lights or rear retro reflectors while
you are parked, other road users
must be warned of your vehicle by
a warning triangle or other device.
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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 and back door oper-
ate smoothly and all latches lock securely.
Make sure the engine 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 restraint move up and down smooth-
ly and that the locks hold securely in any
latched position. For folding- down rear
seatbacks, swing- up rear seat cushions
and detachable third seats, 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 that the
belt webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or
damaged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
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.
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Left side kick panel
15. AM2 30 A: Starting system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, all compo-
nents in ºIGNº fuse
16. ECU- B1 10A: Power door lock control
system, power wi ndows, rear window
wiper and washer, illuminated entry
system, wireless remote control sys-
tem, power rear view mirror, gages and
meters, air conditioning system, auto-
matic light control system, theft deter-
rent system
17. HEAD (LH- UPR) 20 A: Left- hand
headlight (high beam) 18. HEAD (RH- UPR) 20 A:
Right- hand
headlight (high beam)
19. HEAD (LH- LWR) 10 A: Left- hand
headlight (low beam), front fog lights
20. HEAD (RH- LWR) 10 A: Right- hand
headlight (low beam)
21. MIRR 10 A: Power rear view mirror
22. SRS 15 A: SRS airbag system, seat
belt pretensioners
23. CIGAR 15 A: Cigarette lighter, car au-
dio system, power antenna
24. IGN 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, anti- lock brake system, SRS
airbag system, seat belt pretensioners,
discharge warning light
25. DOME 10 A: Interior lights, personal
lights
26. AHC- IG 20 A: No circuit
27. DIFF 20 A: Rear differential lock sys-
tem 28. GAUGE 15 A:
Gauges and meters,
service reminder indicators and warning
buzzer (except discharge, open door
and SRS warning lights), back- up
lights, air conditioning system, electron-
ically controlled automatic transmission
system, wireless remote control sys-
tem, daytime running light system
29. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, rear window wiper and washer
30. I/UP 7.5 A: Engine idle up system
31. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
32. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight
33. RR A.C 30 A: Air conditioning system
34. DEFOG 20 A: Rear window defogger
35. ECU- B 15 A: Power tilt and telescopic
steering system, daytime running light
system, theft deterrent system
36. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, parking lights, instrument panel
lights
37. AHC- B 15 A: No circuit
38. OBD 10 A: On- board diagnosis system
39. RR HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system