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Keep the ends of the jumper
cables away from each other and
any metal on the vehicle until
everything is disconnected.
Otherwise, you may cause an
electrical short.If your vehicle overheats, you should
take immediate action. The only
indication may be the temperature
gauge climbing to or above the red
mark. Or you may see steam or
spray coming f rom under the hood.
If you see steam and/or spray
coming f rom under the hood, turn
of f the engine. Wait until you see
no more signs of steam or spray,
then open the hood.
Once the vehicle is running,
disconnect the negative cable f rom
your vehicle, then f rom the
booster battery. Disconnect the
positive cable f rom your vehicle,
and then from the booster battery.
The pointer of your vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange under most conditions.
If it climbs to the red mark, you
should determine the reason (hot
day, driving up a steep hill, etc.).
Saf ely pull to the side of the road.
Put the transmission in neutral
(M/T) or Park (A/T), and set the
parking brake. Turn of f all
accessories, and turn on the
hazard warning lights.
2. 1.
7.
Jump Starting, If the Engine Overheats
If the Engine Overheats
274
Steam and spray from an
overheated engine can
seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam
is coming out.
Driving with the temperature gauge
pointer at the red mark can cause
serious damage to the engine.
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This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressu re has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. Let
the vehicle sit for a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
befo re you can continue driving
(see on page
). If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
1.
2.
3.
4. 188
232
285
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Emergency T owing Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
276
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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The under-hood fuse box is on the
driver’s side. To open it, push the
tabs as shown. If
something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine from 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.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
The interior f use 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, and pull it
upward slightly, then pull it toward
you and take it out of its hinges. The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
two f use boxes.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box.
1.
2. 283 284
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
280
INTERIOR
UNDER-HOOD
TAB
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Keys .74
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Heater, Seat .90
.............
High Altitude, Starting at .199
HomeLink Universal
................................
Transceiver .178
..
Hood, Opening and Closing the .186
..................................................
Horn .67
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .244
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .267
.......................................
Jack, Tire .266
................................
Jump Starting .272
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .288
..............
If the Engine Overheats .274
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start .270
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .74
...........................................
Switch .76
............
Timing Control System .298
........................
Immobilizer System .75
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
...................................
Indicators . 55, 56
.......
ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 59, 209
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 58, 278
................
Charging System . 57, 276
...........................
Check Fuel Cap .65
.............................
Cruise Control .62 ................
Door and Trunk Open .61
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) .60
...................................
High Beam .60
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .59
.....................................
Lights On .60
......................................
Low Fuel .60
................
Low Oil Pressure . 57, 276
..................
Maintenance Minder .61
..............
Malfunc tion Lamp . 57, 277
.................
Passenger Airbag Off . 29
.................
Seat Belt Remider . 17, 57
..........................
Security System .61
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .58
...............................................
SRS .58
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .59
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) . 62, 211
..........................
Washer Level . 60
.........
Indicators, Instrument Pan el . 57
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .37
......................................
Inf ant Seats .37
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .255
........
Recommended Pressures .256 ........................
Inf ormation Display .63
...........................
Check Fuel Cap .65
..........................
Engine Oil Lif e .221
...................
Maintenance Items .224
.....................................
Odometer .63
.................
Outside Temperature .65
.....................................
Tripmeter .64
...................................
Inside Mirror .95
.............................
Inspection, Tire .256
....................
Installing a Child Seat .40
............................
Instrument Panel .55
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .71
..............
Instruments and Controls .53
...............................
Interior Lights .102
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Introduction .i
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