Page 110 of 331

µIf the driver’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it. Your vehicle has a power back
window.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch from the ON
(II) to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK
(0) position without closing the back
window. With the ignition switch in
the ACCESSORY (I) position, the
indicator goes of f af ter about 30
seconds. With the ignition switch in
the LOCK (0) position, the indicator
goes of f af ter about 3 minutes.
If the driver’s window f use is
removed, the AUTO f unction may be
disabled. The power window system
needs to be reset af ter reinstalling
the fuse.
Start the engine. Push down and
hold the driver’s window switch
until the window is f ully open.
Pull and hold the driver’s window
switch to close the window
completely, then hold the switch
f or about 2 seconds.
If the power windows do not operate
properly af ter resetting, have your
vehicle checked by your dealer. 1.
2.
AUTO REVERSE
Back Window
Back Window Open
Indicator
Power Windows
106
Page 277 of 331

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .274
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .275
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start .283
................................
Jump Starting .284
..............
If the Engine Overheats .286
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .288
..........
Charging System Indicator .288
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .289
...............
Brake System Indicator .290
..............................................
Fuses .291
..............................
Fuse Locations .294
......................
Emergency Towing .296
..........
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck .297
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
273
Page 287 of 331

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
Page 288 of 331

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.
Page 295 of 331
The vehicle’s fuses are contained in
threefuseboxes. The
primary under-hood fuse box is
on the passenger’s side. The
secondary fuse box is next to the
brake fluid reservoir. To open them,
pushthetabsasshown.
The
interior fuse box is on the
driver’s lower left side. To remove
the fuse box lid, put your finger in
the notch on the lid, and pull it
outward slightly, then pull it toward
you and take it out of its hinges. If
something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check for a
blown f use f irst. Determine f rom 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. 294 295
CONT INUED
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
291
UNDER-HOOD (SECONDARY)
UNDER-HOOD (PRIMARY)
INTERIOR
NOTCH
Page 296 of 331
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
Page 297 of 331

If the driver’s power window fuse is
removed, the AUTO function of the
driver’s window will be disabled. To
reset the AUTO function, see page
.
If
you cannot drive the vehicle
wi thout fixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
from one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accesso ry
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown fuse with a
spare fuse that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
fuse with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
Look
for a blown wire inside the
fuse.Ifitisblown,replacethefuse
withoneofthesparefusesofthe
same rating or lower. If
the radio fuse is removed, the
audio system will disable itsel f. The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘CODE’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset bars to enter
thecode(seepage ). 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
checked by a qualif ied technician.
5. 6.
106 162
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
293
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.
Page 298 of 331
µ
µ
µ´
µ
µ
Î
Î
Î Î Î
Î
Î
Î
Î
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