µIf
your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the
audio system will disable itsel f. The
nexttimeyouturnontheradio,you
will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
frequency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page
).
Check
the condition of the battery
monthlybylookingatthetest
indicator window. The label on the
battery explains the test indicato r’s
colors. The test indicator window’s
location differs according to the
battery manufacturer.
Check the terminals for corrosion (a
white or yellowish powder). To
remove it, cover the terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water. It
will bubble up and turn brown. When this
stops, wash it off with plain
water. Dry off the battery with a
cloth or paper towel. Coat the
terminals with grease to help prevent
future corrosion.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualified technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehic le’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting is lost. To reset the time, see
page . 124
125
Checking the Battery
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Maint enance
203
TEST INDICATOR WINDOW
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the battery
maintenance.
If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem in your vehicle.
Leave the blown fuse in that
circuit and have your vehicle
ch ecked by a qualified mechanic.
If the radio fuse is removed, the
audio system will disable itsel f. The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
frequency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code
(see page ).
If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
Look f or a blown wire inside the
f use. If it is blown, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower. 6.
5.
124
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
223
BLOWN
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.
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No.
No. Circuits Protected Amps. Amps. Circuits Protected
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 Back Up Light
Not Used
IG METER
Turn Light
Not Used
Front Wipers
SRS
Daytime Running Light
Rear Defogger
10 A
10 A
10 A
30 A
10 A
(7.5 A) 20 A 7.5 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
15 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
(10 A)
(20 A) 10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
(20 A) 20 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A HAC
Fuel Pump
Rear Wiper
SRS
IGP
Left Rear Power Window
Right Rear Power Window
Right Front Power Window
Daytime Running Light
Not Used
Not Used
Fog Light
Small Light
LAF
Not Used
ABS
ACC Radio
ACC Socket
Power Door Lock
Driver’s Power Window
Not Used
LAF
DBW
Ignition Coil
1 : If equipped
2 : Canadian models
2 2
1
1
Fuse Locations
224
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
.........................
Meters, Gauges . 59, 66
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 132
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .94
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 138
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 153
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 132
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .150
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 230
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 132
.........................................
Odometer .67
...............................
Odometer, Trip .66
Oil ........................
Change, How to .178
......................
Change, When to .167
......................
Checking Engine .135
..............
Pressure Indicator . 60, 218
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .177
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 77Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .237
..............................
Outside Mirrors .94
....................
Overheating, Engine .216
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 172
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .132
...................
Radiator Overheating . 216
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 105
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 124
...........................
Readiness Codes .219
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 190
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .90
............................
Rear View Mirror .94
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 73
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 70
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 86
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 150
........................................
Ref ueling .133
.......................
Reminder Indicators .59
..............................
Paddle Shif ters .156
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 73
........................
Park Gear Position .152
...........................................
Parking .160
.................................
Parking Brake .95
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 60, 220
.................................
Parking Lights .71
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 160
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 31
.............................
PGM-FI System .238
...................................
Pollen Filter .194
..........................
Power Door Locks .78
..................
Power Socket Location . 98
..............................
Power Windows .93
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
........................
Preparing to Drive .147 .........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 17
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
........................
Protecting Children .34
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .39
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 49
.........
Protecting Small Children . 40
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .47
.............................
Using LATCH .43
Index
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How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .30
.............................
SRS Indicator . 30, 61
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 77
.......................
Starting the Engine .148
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .148
................
With a Dead Battery . 214
..............
State Emissions Testing . 240
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 216
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .74
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 77
...............
Steering Wheel Buttons . 127
...................
Stereo Sound System . 105
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .204
..........................................
Sun Visor .98
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,22
......................................
Servicing .32
.........................
SRS Indicator . 30, 61
...................
System Components . 22
..................................
Synthetic Oil .178 Tailgate
............................
Open Indicator .62
.................................
Opening the .80
..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 191
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 205
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 234
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 237
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .132
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .238
...................
Temperature Indicator . 63
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 47
................
Thef t Protection, Radio . 124
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 238
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 74
..........................
Time, Setting the .125
....................................
Tire Chains .202
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 207
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .236
...............................................
Tires .197
..............................
Air Pressure .198
........................................
Chains .202
.........................
Checking Wear .199 ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 234
......................................
Inf lation .197
..................................
Inspection .199
.....................................
Labeling .236
..............................
Maintenance .199
...................................
Replacing .200
......................................
Rotating .200
...........................................
Snow .201
............................
Specif ications .233
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 207
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .164
................
Emergency Wrecker . 226
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .183
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .184
..................
Fluid Selection . 183, 184
..............
Identif ication Number . 231
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 151
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 149
.....................................
Treadwear .234
.......................................
Trip Meter .66
....................................
Turn Signals .71
Index
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