Diagnosing why your engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check these things:
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page . Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
the f uses are OK, there is proba-
bly something wrong with the
electrical circuit f or the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. (See
on page .)
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the car from
a booster battery (see page ).
273 230
273289
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting Emergency T owing
If Your Engine Won’t Start
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed271
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may also have to
add coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. This
releases any remaining pressure in
the cooling system. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes
off.
Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair. (See
on page .)
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
8.
9.
10. 11. 12.
289
Emergency
Towing
If Your Engine Overheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed277
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.
If something electrical in your car
stops working, the f irst thing you
should check f or is a blown f use.
Determine f rom the chart on pagesand , or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that component. Check those
f uses f irst, but check all the f uses
bef ore deciding that a blown f use is
not the cause. Replace any blown
f uses and check the component’s
operation.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0). Make sure the headlights and
all other accessories are off.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head screw-
driver.
Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each f use with the f use
puller provided in the under-hood
fuse box.
3.
1. 2. 4.
287 288
CONT INUED
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed285
FFUUSSEE
BBLLOOWWNN
FFUUSSEEPPUULLLLEERR
µ
µ µ
No.
CONT INUED
Amps. Circuits Protected
1 23456789
1011121314151617181920 20 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
10 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
80 A
40 A Condenser Fan
I. P. Lights, Exterior Lights
Interior Light
Cooling Fan
Hazard, Turn Signals
FI ECU
Horn, Brake Light
ABS F/S
Back Up
ABS Motor
Rear Defroster
Heater Motor
Power Window
Option
Lef t Headlight
Door Lock
Right Headlight
Not Used
Battery
Ignition 1
Spare Fuses
21 25
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed287
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
If you decide to tow your car with all
f our wheels on the ground, make
sure you use a properly-designed and
attached tow bar. Prepare the car for
towing as described above, and leave
the ignition switch in Accessory (I)
so the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the car no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your car is equipped with a f ront
spoiler, remove it bef ore towing so it
is not damaged.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed290
Trying to lif t or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the car’s weight.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing.
The Engine Number is stamped into
the engine block.
The Transmission Number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormation293
EENNGGIINNEENNUUMMBBEERR
MMAANNUUAALLTTRRAANNSSMMIISSSSIIOONNNNUUMMBBEERR
AAUUTTOOMMAATTIICCTTRRAANNSSMMIISSSSIIOONNNNUUMMBBEERR
CONT INUED
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 169
................................
Accessories . 169
...
Additional Safety Precaution . 170
............................
Modif ications . 170
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 79
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 99
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 209
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 10, 48
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 225
..............
Air Conditioning System . 104
......................
Maintenance . 234, 235
.........................................
Usage . 104
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) . 106
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 238
.........................
Normal Driving . 239
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 298
......................................
Antif reeze . 213
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
....................
Indicator Light . 62, 192
...................................
Operation . 190
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock . 79
..........................
Appearance Care . 255 ................
Audio System . 112, 124, 136
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 156
..............
Automatic Transmission . 180
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 294
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 220
.......................................
Shif ting . 181
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 180
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 181
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 184
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 278
............................
Jump Starting . 273
..............................
Maintenance . 230
............................
Specif ications . 294
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 161
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,44
.............................
Beverage Holder . 98
.................................
Body Repairs . 262
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 190
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 162
............
Bulb Replacement . 250, 251 ...........................................
Fluid . 223
.........................................
Parking . 96
.................
System Indicator . 62, 282
........................
Wear Indicators . 189
.............................
Braking System . 189
........................
Break-in, New Car . 162
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
........................
Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 251
..............................
Brake Lights . 250
..............................
Ceiling Light . 253
................
Front Parking Lights . 248
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 248
.................................
Headlights . 247
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 251
.................
License Plate Lights . 251
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 250
............................
Specif ications . 294
...................................
Spotlights . 253
...............................
Trunk Light . 252
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 248
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 247
Index
A
B
I
Î
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 2, 58
................
Daytime Running Lights . 71
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 310
........................
Def og and Def rost . 109
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 109
....................................
Dimensions . 294
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 220
..................................
Engine Oil . 166
..........................
Directional Signals . 72
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 189
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 212
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 80
......................
Power Door Locks . 81
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 296
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 178
.....................................
Drive Belts . 237
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
............................
Capacities Chart . 294
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
...................................
Cargo Hook . 100
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 171
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 154
...................
Operation . 118, 130, 151
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..................
CD Changer . 121, 133, 147
......................
CD Player . 121, 133, 145
..................................
Ceiling Light . 101
........................
Certif ication Label . 292
............................................
Chains . 244
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 265
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 215
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 211
......................................
When to . 198
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 279
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 176
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 21
Child Seats
.......................
Lower Anchorage . 42
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 41 ....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 225
Cleaning
......................................
Exterior . 256
.......................................
Interior . 258
...................................
Seat Belts . 259
...........................................
Vinyl . 259
....................................
Windows . 260
.........
Clock, Setting the . 117, 129, 139
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 223
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 303
......................................
Coat Hook . 100
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 177
..............................
Compact Spare . 264
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 306
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 213
....................................
Checking . 167
.........................
Proper Solution . 213
...................................
Replacing . 215
...................
Temperature Gauge . 68
....................
Corrosion Protection . 261
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 300
............
Cruise Control Operation . 156
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 306
Index
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