This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance messages on the multi-
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself . ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .272
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Maintenance Minder . 273
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Maintenance Record .279
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Fluid Locations .281
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Engine Compartment Covers . 282
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Adding Engine Oil .283
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 284
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Engine Coolant .286
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Windshield Washers .287
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 288
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 290
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 291
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Power Steering Fluid . 292
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Lights .293
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 299
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Floor Mats .300
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Wiper Blades .300
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Tires .302
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Checking the Battery . 308
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Vehicle Storage .309
355
Maintenance
Maint enance
271
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No. Amps. Circuits ProtectedCircuits Protected
Amps.
No.
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
FI ECU
Condenser Fan
Fog 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
10 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
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
329
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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