Page 246 of 295

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.Open the trunk. Raise the trunk
f loor by lif ting up on the back edge.
Take the tool case out of the spare
tire.
Unscrew the wing bolt and take
the spare tire out of its well.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
5. 4.
3.
2. 1.
CONT INUED
Changing a Flat Tire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
245
TOOL CASE
JACK
TRUNK FLOOR
SPARE TIRE
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
Page 251 of 295

Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position: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. When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, 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.
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. 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 ).
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .
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, the shif t
lever must be in Park or neutral.
Check these things:
263
240
251
252
If theEngineWon’tStart
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Emergency T owing
Jump Starting
250
Page 253 of 295

´´
Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start a vehicle with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it. Open the hood, and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or like ice, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc. Put the transmission in
neutral or Park, and set the
parking brake.
The numbers in the illustration
show you the order to connect the
jumper cables.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
1.
2.
3.
Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
252
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery.If a battery sits in extreme cold, the
electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.
Page 259 of 295

Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (seeon page ).
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ). The brake system indicator
normally comes on when
you turn the ignition switch
to ON (II), and as a
reminder to check the
parking brake. It will stay
on if you do not f ully
release the parking brake.
However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully.
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
225 263
Brake System Indicator
Emergency
Towing
258
Canada U.S.
Page 260 of 295

Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
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. Remove the screws with a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
two fuse boxes. The interior fuse
box is on the driver’s lower lef t side.
To remove the f use box lid, put your
f inger in the notch on the lid, pull it
toward you, and take it out of its
hinges.
The under-hood f use box is on the
driver’s side next to the air cleaner
housing.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
and or the diagram on the
fuse box lid, which fuses 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. 1.
2.
3.
261 262
CONT INUED
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
259
UNDER-HOOD
INTERIOR
FUSE
BLOWN
Page 262 of 295
ÎÎ
ÎÎ
No.
No. Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps.
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
1
2
3
4
5 15 A
30 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A Left Headlight Low Beam
Rear Defroster Coil
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Light
Right Headlight High Beam Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
IGP
Condenser Fan
Front Fog Light
Daytime Running Light
Radiator Fan Motor
MG Clutch Relay
Horn, Stop
Rear Defroster
Back UP, ACC
Hazard Warning
VSA Pump Motor Relay
VSA Fail Safe Relay
FI ECU (ECM/PCM)
Power Seat
Heater Motor
Battery
IGI Main
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
20 A
15 A
30 A
7.5 A 20 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
120 A 50 A
U.S. models Canadian models
1: 2:
1
2
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
261
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
Page 263 of 295
µ
No. Amps.No.
Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 15 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
15 A 10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
DBW
IG1 Coil
Not Used
LAF
Radio
Interior Lights
Back Up
Door Lock
Accessory Socket IG1 OPDS
IG1 Wiper
TPMS
Driver’s Power Seat (Slide)
Seat Heater
Driver’s Power Seat (Recline)
Passenger’s Power Seat (Slide)
IG1 ACG
IG1 Fuel Pump
Washer
Meter
SRS
IGP
Rear Left Power Window
Rear Right Power Window
Front Right Power Window
Front Left Power Window
Moonroof
VBSOL
HAC
OP2
ACC
HAC OP
7.5 A
30 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
30 A
30 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
Passenger’s Power Seat (Recline)
Fuse Locations
262
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Page 272 of 295

µ
µ
Î
Î
Î
Î
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
µ
Î
Î
ÎÎ
Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
271
Engine
Alignment
Tires
Lights
Battery
Fuses
3.50 x 3.39 in (89.0 x 86.0 mm)
195.9 cu-in (3,210 cm
)
11.0 : 1
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm) 0°30’
1°00’
3°17’
P235/45R17 93W 235/45R17 93W IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
T145/70R17 106M T135/80R16 101M
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC 6-cylinder (V6), gasoline engine
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 12 V 21 W 12 V 60 W (HB3) 12 V 35 W (HID)
Headlight
(High beam/Low beam)
DRL (Canadian models)
Front/Rear turn signal lights
Front Fog lights (U.S.models)
Front parking lights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Trunk light
Door courtesy lights
Vanity mirror lights
Map lights 12 V
12 V
51 W (HB4)
5W
21 CP
3CP
5W
5W
2CP
5W
4CP
Capacity 12 V 65 AH/20 HR
Interior
Under-hood See page262or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door on each side of the
dashboard.
See page261or the fuse box
cover. Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
Spare
Front
Rear
Spare
All season tire
Summer tire
Vehicles with manual transmission
Vehicles with automatic transmission
1:
2:
3:
4: Automatic:
Manual:
1
2
34