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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):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 these things:
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 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
areverydimordonotcomeonat
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
probably 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 vehicle
f rom a booster battery (see page
).209
184
196
196
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
194
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Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.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.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. 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.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator.
7.
8. 9.10. 11.
209
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
199
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.
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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.
The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
two f use boxes.
The under-hood f use box is in the
engine compartment on the
passenger’s side next to the battery.
To open it, push the tabs as shown.If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check f or a
blown f use f irst. Determine f rom the
chart on pages and , or the
diagram on the f use box lid, which
f use or f uses control that device.
Check those f uses f irst, but check all
the f uses bef ore deciding that a
blown f use is the cause. Replace any
blown f uses, and check if the device
works.
The interior f use box is underneath
the steering column. To open it, turn
the knobs as shown. 1. 2.207 208
Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
204
UNDER-HOOD
TAB
INTERIOR
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If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic.
If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘ ’’ (except f or
models with in-dash CD changer)/
‘‘CODE’’ (on models with in-dash CD
changer) in the f requency display.
Use the preset buttons to enter the
f ive-digit code (see page ).
When the audio system is disabled,
the clock setting in the audio system
will be canceled. You will need to
reset the clock according to the
instructions in the Features section
on this owner’s manual.
6.
114
Standard f or Value Package, HX, LX, EXand Special Edition models in the U.S.,and DX Special Edition, REVERB, LX
andSimodelsinCanada
On all models
Fuses
206
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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CONT INUED
No. 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
20 A
20 A
20 A
80 A
40 A Condenser Fan
Small Light
Interior Light
Cooling Fan
Hazard, Turn Signals
FI ECU (ECM/PCM)
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
21 257.5 A 30 A
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
207
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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If you decide to tow your vehicle
with all f our wheels on the ground,
make sure you use a properly-
designed and attached tow bar.
Prepare the vehicle for towing as
described previously, and leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) position 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 run down the
battery.
Emergency T owing
210
Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
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The engine number is stamped into
the engine block. It is on the f ront.
The transmission number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormation
213
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
ENGINE NUMBER
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NUMBER
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 54, 200
............................
Jump Starting . 196
..............................
Maintenance . 184
............................
Specif ications . 215
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 121
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
...........................
Beverage Holders . 83
..................................
Booster Seats . 42
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 147
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 122
....................
Bulb Replacement . 173 ...........................................
Fluid . 168
.........................................
Parking . 81
..........................
System Design . 146
.................
System Indicator . 55, 202
........................
Wear Indicators . 146
.............................
Braking System . 146
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 122
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
........................
Brights, Headlights . 62
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 173
..............................
Brake Lights . 173
................
Front Parking Lights . 172
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 172
.................................
Headlights . 170
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 174
............................
Specif ications . 215
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 172
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 170
............................
Capacities Chart . 214
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 45
....
Accessories and Modif icatons . 128
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 68
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 85
................
Adding Engine Coolant . 162
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 160
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 65
.........
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
................
Air Conditioning System . 88
............................................
Usage . 89
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 178
..................
High Speed Driving . 179
.........................
Normal Driving . 179
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 122
......................................
Antif reeze . 162
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 55, 147
...................................
Operation . 147
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 114
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 68
..................................
Audio System . 92
.
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 119 .............
Automatic Speed Control . 117
..............
Automatic Transmission . 138
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 214
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 165
.......................................
Shif ting . 138
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 138
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 138
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 141
Index
A
B C
INDEX
I
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