Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position: Check
the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate.
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 . If
the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
co rroded. Check the condition of
the battery and terminal connec-
tions (see page ). You can
then try jump starting the vehicle
from a booster battery (see page
).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even faster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
Turn
the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the fuses. If the fuses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualified technician to
determine the problem. See on page .
Check these things: 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, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all. 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. You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
81
284
296 270
284
CONT INUED
Jump Starting T he Starter Operates Normally
Emergency T owing
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
If theEngineWon’tStart
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
283
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Refer to
on page .
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
fuel pump. Check all the fuses
(see page ).
Ifyoufindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualified technician to find
the problem. See
on page . Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start your vehicle by
pushing or pulling it.
Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
Turn of f all electrical accessories:
heater, A/C, climate control, audio
system, lights, etc. Put the
transmission in Park, and set the
parking brake. 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 f rozen, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
1.
2.
196
291 296 Starting the
Engine
Emergency
Towing Jump Starting
If the Engine Won’t Start, Jump Starting
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
284
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.
Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use boxes and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
puller provided in the primary
under-hood f use box.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Check each of the large f uses in
the primary under-hood f use box
by looking through the side
window at the wire inside.
Removing these f uses requires a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. 4.
3.
1.
2
Fuses
292
BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
BLOWN
FUSE
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If equipped
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
If equipped
7
8
9
10
11
10 A
10 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A
15 A
15 A
7.5 A Horn, Stop
Defroster
Back Up, ACC
Hazard
Option 1
Not Used
Cooling Fan
Condenser Fan
Heater Motor
Seat
Battery
BIGIMain
Power Window
Spare Fuses
20 A
20 A
40 A
15 A
40 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
120 A 50 A
50 A
(7.5 A) 20 A
40 A
20 A
15 A
(20 A) (20 A)
(7.5 A) (20 A) 7.5 A
(20 A)
Back Light
VSA FSR
VSA MTR
VTM-4
Front Accessory Sockets
Electric Brake Small Lights
Stop/Turn Lights
Charge
TPMS
Moonroof
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Lights
Right Headlight High Beam
Right Headlight Low Beam
Back Up
FI ECU (PCM)
DBW
Not Used
Heated Seat
MG Clutch
:
:
No.
No. No.
No.
Amps. Circuits Protected
Amps.
Amps. Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
24 28
Fuse Locations
294
PRIMARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
SECONDARY UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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No. No. Amps.
Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
If equipped 18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
15 A
15 A
7.5 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
(7.5 A)
7.5 A
15 A
(10 A) 15 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
10 A
7.5 A 30 A
(10 A)
(20 A)
(20 A) Bed Lights
IG Coil
Daytime Running Light
LAF
Radio
Interior Lights
Back Up
Door Lock
Rear Accessory Socket
OPDS
IG, Wiper
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used IG ACG
IG Fuel Pump
IG Washer
IG Meter
IG SRS
IGP
Left Rear Window
Right Rear Window
Passenger’s Window
Back Window
Driver’s Window
Not Used
IG HAC
IG VSA/ABS
ACC
Not Used
: :Canadian models
Driver’s Power Seat Lumbar
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
295
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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µ
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µ
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Specifications
T
echnical Inf ormat ion
303
Fuses
Battery Engine
Alignment
Tires
Lights
60/55 W (HB2)
12 V
12 V 28/8 W
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 18 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 3 CP
12 V
12 V 8W
5W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 1.4 W Interior
Under-hood
Capacity 12
V
12
V
3.8 W
2W
12
V 3.4 W Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression
ratio
Spark plugs
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pr essure 3.50
x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm)
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.0 : 1
IZFR5K-11
SKJ16DR-M11
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
0°50’
0°50’
1°53’
P245/65R17 105S
T165/90R17 105M
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm)
Headlights
Front
turn signal/Parking/
Hazard lights
Rear turn signal/hazard lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
High-mount brake lights
Individual map lights
Bed lights
Console compartment light
Glove box light
Vanity mirror light
Door courtesy lights
12 V 72 AH/20 HR
12 V 60 AH/5 HR See
page 295 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box lid under the dashboard.
See page 294or the fuse box lid.
Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front
Rear
NGK:
DENSO:
High/Low
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC VTEC,
V6 gasoline engine
CONT INUED
...
Accessories and Modif ications .184
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .82
............
Accessory Power Sockets .116
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .247
........
Adjusting the Steering wheel .79
...........................
Advanced Airbags .25
.....................................
Airbag (SRS) .9
..............
Air Conditioning System .122
.........................................
Usage .123
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) . 124, 129
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .266
......................................
Antif reeze .249
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 63, 208
...................................
Operation .208
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .162
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .82
........................................
Armrests .101
................
Audio System . 133, 142, 159
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .84
Automatic Heated Wiper
......................................
Zone . 76, 127
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19 .............
Automatic Speed Control . 165
..............
Automatic Transmission . 197
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .302
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 251
.......................................
Shif ting .197
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .197
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 198
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 202
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .161
Back Window .......................................
Indicator .69
...................................
Operation .105
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 288
............................
Jump Starting .284
..............................
Maintenance .270
............................
Specifications . 303
Bed Lights .......................................
Indicator .69
...................................
Operation .120
..............................
Bef ore Driving .177 ....................................
Belts,Seat .8,19
.........................
Beverage Holders .114
..................................
Booster Seats .50
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 208
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 178
...........................................
Fluid .253
............
Bulb Replacement . 257, 258
.......................................
Parking .109
.................
System Indicator . 63, 290
........................
Wear Indicators .207
.............................
Braking System .207
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 178
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 78
........................
Brights, Headlights .76
Index
A
B
INDEX
I
...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 58
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .257
..............................
Brake Lights .257
.................................
Bed Lights .260
Front Turn Signal /Parking/
.......................
Hazard Lights .256
.................................
Headlights .255
.........
High-mount Brake Light .258
.................
License Plate Lights .259
Rear Bulbs (Brake/Taillights,
Turn Signal/Hazard Lights, ................
Back-up Lights) .257
............................
Specif ications .303
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .255
............................
Capacities Chart .302
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .53
...........................
Cargo Hooks . 97, 114
.............................
Carrying Cargo .186
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.........................................
CD Care .161
..........................
CD Changer . 152, 153
CD Player/Changer Error ...................................
Messages .162 .......................................
CD Player .151
........................
Certif ication Label .300
....................................
Chains, tire .269
Change Oil
........................................
How to .247
......................................
When to .235
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .275
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 288
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .195
..................
Childproof Door Locks .84
.....................................
Child Saf ety .32
..............................
Booster Seats .50
...................................
Child Seats .39
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders .32
..........................................
Inf ants .37
..........................
Larger Children .49
.........................................
LATCH .41
......................
Risks with Airbags .33
.............................
Small Children .38
....................................
Tether . 41, 46
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .33
.......................................
Child Seats .39
.........................................
LATCH .41
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .46
...............
Climate Control System .122
..............................................
Clock .163 ....................................
Coat Hooks .115
.....................
Code, Audio System .162
........................
CO in the Exhaust .307
......................
Compact Spare Tire .274
.........................................
Compass .168
.................
Console Compartment . 113
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 312
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .249
....................................
Checking .182
.........................
Proper Solution .249
...................
Temperature Gauge . 72
..............................
Courtesy Light .118
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .307
Cruise Control .......................................
Indicator .65
...................................
Operation .165
...................................
Cup Holders .114
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 312
Index
C
D
II