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Wiper Blades
CAUTION
lHot waxes applied by automatic car
washers have been known to affect
the wiper's ability to clean windows.
lTo prevent damage to the wiper
blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene,
paint thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the blades with foreign matter can reduce
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes.
If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a good
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if
necessary.
qReplacing Windshield Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don't move the
wipers by hand.1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade
assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.
Plastic locking clip
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windshield,
don't let the wiper arm fall on it.
2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull
until the tabs are free of the metal
support.
Metal support
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3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the
blade rubber and install them in new
blades.
CAUTION
lDon't bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
lIf the metal stiffeners are switched,
the blade's wiping efficiency could
be reduced.
So don't use the driver's side metal
stiffeners on the passenger's side, or
vice versa.
lBe sure to reinstall the metal
stiffeners in the new blade rubber so
that the curve is the same as it was in
the old blade rubber.4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
NOTE
Install the blade so that the tabs are
toward the bottom of the wiper arm.
qReplacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the
blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
and other components, don't move the
wiper by hand.
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1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade
assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.
Plastic locking clip
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the rear window,
don't let the wiper arm fall on it.
2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it
out of the blade holder.
3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the
blade rubber and install them in new
blades.
CAUTION
Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
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qFuse Panel Description
Fuse block (Engine compartment)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 DEFOG 40ARear window
defroster
2 BTN 60ASTOP,
HAZARD,
ROOM,
D.LOCK and
DRL fuses
3 ABS 60AAntilock brake
system
í, For
protection of
various circuits
4 FAN1 30A Cooling fan
5 FAN2 30A Cooling fan
6 HEATER 40A Heater
7 R.HEAT 30ARear heater
í,
For protection of
various circuitsDESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
8 IG KEY2 40AA/C, P.WIND
í,
MOONROOFí
and R.WIP fuses
9 A/C 10AAir conditioner,
For protection of
various circuits
10 TAIL 15A Taillights
11 AC PWR 15A Inverter
12 HORN 15A Horn
13 FOG 15AFor protection of
various circuits
14 EEC 5AFor protection of
various circuits
15 HEAD L 15A Headlight-left
16 HEAD R 15A Headlight-right
17 HID L 20A―
18 HID R 20A―
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Fuse block (Driver's side)
DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
1 P.WIND 30APower
windows
í, For
protection of
various circuits
2 WIPER 20AWindshield
wipers and
washer
3 SUN ROOF 15A
Moonroofí, For protec-
tion of various circuits
4 R.WIP 10ARear window
wiper and washer
5 SEAT 20AFor protection of
various circuits
6 M.DEF 10AMirror
defroster
í, For
protection of
various circuits
7 A/C 10AAir conditioner,
For protection of
various circuitsDESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
8 DRL 10AFor protection of
various circuits
9―――
10 H/CLEAN 20AFor protection of
various circuits
11―――
12 HAZARD 10AHazard warning
flashers
13 ROOM 15AOverhead lights,
Map lights,
Luggage
compartment
light
14 AUX POWER 25A Accessory socket
15 CLOSER LH 20AFor protection of
various circuits
16 AUDIO 10AAudio system,
For protection of
various circuits
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DESCRIPTIONFUSE
RATINGPROTECTED
COMPONENT
17 D.LOCK 30APower door
locks
í, For
protection of
various circuits
18 P/SEAT 30A Power seat
í
19 ENGINE 10AEngine control
system
20 METER 10AInstrument
cluster
21 STOP 15A Brake lights
22 CLOSER RH 20AFor protection of
various circuits
23 ACC.DELAY 30APower windows
delay, For
protection of
various circuits
24 METER 15AInstrument
cluster, INH
switch
25 ST.SIGN 10A Starter signal
26 CIGAR 25A Lighter
27―――
28―――
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qCleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with an
oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean them
with glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the container.
CAUTION
Don't scrape or scratch the inside of the
rear window. You may damage the rear
window defroster grid.
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D
Daytime Running Lights ................... 5-34
Defroster
Rear window .............................. 5-37
Dimensions ....................................... 10-5
Door Locks ......................................... 3-8
Driving In Flooded Area ................... 4-10
Driving Tips ........................................ 4-7
Automatic transaxle ................... 5-12
Break-in period ............................ 4-7
Driving in flooded area .............. 4-10
Hazardous driving ........................ 4-8
Money-saving suggestions ........... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle ...................... 4-8
Winter driving .............................. 4-9
E
Easy Closure ..................................... 3-12
Emergency Starting ........................... 7-18
Flooded engine ........................... 7-18
Jump-starting .............................. 7-19
Push-starting .............................. 7-22
Emergency Towing ........................... 7-23
Emission Control System .................... 4-3
Engine
Coolant ....................................... 8-13
Exhaust gas .................................. 4-5
Hood release .............................. 3-23
Oil .............................................. 8-10
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Starting ......................................... 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview .......... 8-9
Engine Coolant
Overheating ................................ 7-16
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge ................................................ 5-22
Exhaust Gas ........................................ 4-5
Exterior Care ..................................... 8-44
E
Eyeglass Holder ................................ 6-54
F
Flasher
Hazard warning .......................... 5-38
Headlights .................................. 5-33
Flat Tire ............................................... 7-3
Changing ...................................... 7-9
Spare tire and tool storage ............ 7-3
Fluids
Classification .............................. 10-4
Owner maintenance ..................... 8-7
Fog Lights ......................................... 5-35
Foot Brake .......................................... 5-4
Front Console ................................... 6-54
Front Seats
(Electrically Operated Seats) ............... 2-8
Front Seats
(Manually Operated Seats) ................. 2-3
Fuel
Filler lid and cap ........................ 3-22
Gauge ......................................... 5-23
Requirements ............................... 4-2
Tank capacity ............................. 10-4
Fuses ................................................. 8-36
Panel description ........................ 8-38
Replacement ............................... 8-36
G
Glove Box ......................................... 6-54
H
Hazard Warning Flasher .................... 5-38
Hazardous Driving .............................. 4-8
Index
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