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Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Reconnect the 12 volt battery and
drive your vehicle every month f or
about 30 minutes. This will keep
the IMA battery charged and in
good condition.
Disconnect the 12 volt battery.
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
223
If this vehicle is unused f or over one
month, the service lif e of the 144V
Nickel-Metal Hydride battery will be
reduced and the battery may be
permanently damaged.
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If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.If the indicator comes on while
driving, it means one of the engine’s
emission control systems may have a
problem. Even though you may f eel
no dif f erence in your vehicle’s
perf ormance, continued operation
may cause serious damage.
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 your dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.
Malf unction Indicator L amp
Charging System Indicator
Charging System Indicator, Malf unction Indicator L amp
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
237
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
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µ
´No.No.
Amps. Circuits Protected No.
Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10 A
30 A
10 A
15 A
10 A Left Headlight Low
Rear Defroster Coil
Left Headlight Hi
Small Light
Right Headlight Hi 11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Right Headlight Low
Back Up
FI ECU
Condenser fan
Not Used
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
20 A 30 A
7.5 A 15 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
120 A 70 A
50 A
50 A Cooling Fan
MG. Clutch
Horn, Stop
Rear Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
VSA Motor
VSA
Option
Option
Heater Motor
Battery
EPS
BIG1Main
Power Window Main
Fuses
246
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
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µ
µµ
µ
µ
No.
No. Amps.
Amps.
No. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
7.5 A
30 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A 10 A
20 A
20 A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 DrivebyWire
Ignition Coil
Day Light
Laf Heater
Radio
Interior Light
Back-Up Lights
Door Lock
Front Accessory Socket OPDS
Wiper
Not Used
Not Used
Driver’s Power Seat (Slide)
Heated Seat
Driver’s Power Seat
(Recline)15 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
20 A
7.5 A 15 A
10 A Not Used
ACG
Fuel Pump
Washer
Meter
SRS
IGP
Power Window (Left Rear)
Power Window (Right Rear)
Power Window (Passenger)
Power Window (Driver)
Moonroof
Hybrid A/C
A/C
Not Used
ACC
Not Used
Rear Accessory Socket
STS
ACM
IMA
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
247
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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CONT INUED
..............
Panel Brightness Control .73
........................
Park Gear Position .167
.................................
Parking Brake .93
.................................
Parking Lights .71
Parking Over Things that
....................................
Burn . 173, 259
..................................
Parking Tips .173
.............................
PGM-FI System .258
....................
Power Mirror Heaters .89
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .18
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens .13
...
Additional Safety Precautions .19
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women .18
........................
Protecting Children .31
Protecting Inf ants and Small
.......................................
Children .36
...........
Protecting Larger Children .45
.....................
Using Booster Seat .46
...................
Radiator Overheating .234 Radio/CD Sound
........................................
System .112
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 210, 211
............................
Rear View Mirror .88
.................
Rear Window Def ogger .74
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs .86,87
.............................
Reminder Lights .53
.......................
Remote Transmitter .80
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .198
..........................................
Fuses .243
................................
Light Bulbs .206
................................
Minder . 187-192
...........................................
Tires .218
.............................
Wiper Blades .213
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
.................
Reserve Tank, Coolant .201
...............................
Restraint, Child .31
..................
Reverse Gear Position .167
................................
Rotation, Tire .218
......................................
Safety Belts . 10 ............
Safety Defects, Reporting .266
.................................
Saf ety Features .9
.........................................
Airbags .11
.....................................
Seat Belts .10
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of .50
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
................................
Satellite Radio .131
.........................................
Seat Belts .10
...............
Additional Information .20
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .21
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
................................
Maintenance .21
Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper . 20, 54
...................
System Components .20
...............
Use During Pregnancy .18
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .20
........................
Seats, Adjusting the .85
............................
Security System .140
.....................
Selecting a Child Seat .38
.........................
Select/Reset Knob .73
...............................
Serial Number .250
....................
Service Intervals . 187-192
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .191
Index
P
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INDEX
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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .225
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .254
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .150
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning .212
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .199 .............
WARNING, Explanation of .ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of .50
....................
Warranty Coverages .265
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .200
.....................................
Operation .70
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .75 ............
Alignment and Balance .217
..........................
Compact Spare .226
......................................
Wrench .227
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .89
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .74
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .70
.......................................
Washers .70
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .213
.....................................
Operation .70
....................................
Worn Tires .217
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing .241
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .179
................
Emergency Wrecker .241
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .203
...........................
Fluid Selection .203
..............
Identif ication Number .250
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .166
.....................................
Treadwear .217
.......................................
Trip Meter .64
................................................
Trunk .83
....................
Emergency Opener .84
.................................
Opening the .83
.............
Open Monitor Indicator .56
....................................
Turn Signals .71 ..................................
Vanity Mirror .94
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .159
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .252
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .250
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .177
............
Ac tivation Indicator . 56, 177
..................................
Off Switch . 178
.................
System Indicator . 56, 177
.............................
Vehicle Storage .222
.................................................
VIN .250
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .196
...........
Voice Control System . 102, 113
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