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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