Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you press
the ENGINE START button.
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
faster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When
you press the ENGINE
START button, you do not hear the
norm al noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check these things:
Check the transmission interlock.
The clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the floor 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 . Press
the ENGI NE START button,
then release it. If the headlights do
not dim, check the condition of the
fuses.IfthefusesareOK,thereis
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit for the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualified mechanic
to determine the problem. (See
on page .)
182 196
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting Emergency T owing
If theEngineWon’tStart
180
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
befo re checking the radiato r. Using
gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. Put
the radiator cap back on
tightl y. Run the engine, and check
the temperatu re gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
9. 8.
7. 10.
11.196
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
185
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
CONTINUED
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check for a
blown fuse first. Determine from 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.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Check each of the large f uses in
the primary under-hood f use box
by looking through the top at the
wire inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head
screwdriver.
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 interior f use
box.
1.
2. 3.
4.
194 195
Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
191
BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
If the radio fuse is removed, the
audio system will disable itsel f. The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘CODE’’ (U.S. model) or
‘‘Code’’ (Canadian model) in the
frequency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code
(see page ).
If the instrument panel fuse is
removed, the clock setting in the
instrument panel will be cancel ed. To
reset the time, see page .
105
54
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
193
The transmission number is on a
label underneath the transmission. The engine number is stamped on
the f ront right corner of the engine
block, below the valve cover.
Identif ication Numbers
Technical Inf ormation
201
TRANSMISSION NUMBERENGINE NUMBER
CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .115
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .62
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 78
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 146
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 20
................
Air Conditioning System . 84
............................................
Usage .86
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .165
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .110
AM/FM Stereo Radio .....................................
Reception .91
......................................
Antif reeze .149
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 45, 129
...................................
Operation .128
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 62
............................
Anti-thef t System .61
......................................
Audio Panel .79
..................................
Audio System .88
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 18
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 106 ........
Back-up Light Replacement . 159
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 46, 186
............................
Jump Starting .182
..............................
Maintenance .169
............................
Specif ications .203
..............................
Bef ore Driving .109
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,16
.............................
Beverage Holder .78
..................................
Booster Seats .38
............................................
Brakes .127
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 128
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 110
...........................................
Fluid .154
.........................................
Parking .76
..........................
System Design .128
.................
System Indicator . 46, 188
........................
Wear Indicators .128
.............................
Braking System .127
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 110
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 58
........................
Brights, Headlights .57 .........................
Bulb Replacement .155
..........................
Back-up Lights .159
.................................
Headlights .155
...........
Side Turn Signal Lights . 158
............................
Specif ications .203
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 157
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .155
............................
Capacities Chart .202
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 41
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .117
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
.........................................
CD Care .101
...................................
CD Changer .100
.....
CD Changer Error Messages . 103
.........
CD Player Error Messages . 102
.........................................
CD Player .98
........................
Certif ication Label .200
.................................
Chains, Tires .168
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .175
Index
B
A
C
INDEX
I
ÎÎÎ
Changing Oil
........................................
How to .147
......................................
When to .135
...
Charging System Indicator . 46, 186
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 123
.....................................
Child Saf ety .29
..............................
Booster Seats .38
...................................
Child Seats .34
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 32
..........................
Larger Children .37
.......................
Risk with Airbags .30
.............................
Small Children .33
.......................................
Child Seats .34
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .160
.................................................
Clock .54
...................................
Clutch Fluid .154
........................
CO in the Exhaust .207
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 124
......................
Compact Spare Tire .174
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 212
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 43
..............................
Convertible Top .70
...............
Convertible Top Cover . 72
..
Lowering the Convertible Top . 70
................................
Maintenance .74
.....
Raising the Convertible Top . 73Coolant
........................................
Adding .149
....................................
Checking .114
.........................
Proper Solution .149
...................
Temperature Gauge . 53
Crankcase Emission Control ........................................
System .207
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 47
............
Cruise Control Operation . 106
......................................
Cup Holder .78
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 212
...............
DANGER, Explanation of . iii
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 44
..............
Dashboard Lower Pocket . 80
................
Daytime Running Lights . 57
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .48
.................................
Dead Battery .182
.........
Defects, Reporting Safety . 214
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 59
................
Defrosting the Windows . 87
..........................
Dif f erential Fluid .153
....................................
Dimensions .202 ...............
Dimming the Headlights . 57
Dipstick ..................................
Engine Oil .113
..........................
Directional Signals .57
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 128
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .149
...................
Do Not Tow a Trailer . 131
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 63
.......................
Monitor Indicator .47
......................
Power Door Locks .63
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 204
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .126
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .121
....................................
Economy .114
........................
Driving Guidelines .122
..................
DustandPollenFilter . 161
..............................
Economy, Fuel .114
..................................
Emergencies .173
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 182
...........
Brake System Indicator . 188
Index
D
E
II
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............................
(G VWR) . 118, 202
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 155
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 58
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .155
............
Daytime Running Lights . 57
..................
High Beam Indicator . 49
...........................
Reminder Tone .57
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 155
...................................
Turning on .57
.........
Heating and Cooling System . 85
............................
High Beam Lever .57
.......................
Hood, Opening the .112
..................................................
Horn .55
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .154
Identif ication Number, .......................................
Vehicle .200
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .60 ...........................................
Switch .62
............
Timing Control System . 208
........................
Immobilizer System .61
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 47
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 46, 188
................
Charging System . 46, 186
.............................
Cruise Control .47
....................................
Door-open .47
DRL(Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .48
EPS (Electrical Power ..................................
Steering) .48
...................................
High Beam .49
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 49
......................................
Low Fuel .49
................
Low Oil Pressure . 46, 186
...............
Maintenance Required . 50
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 47, 187
.......................................
Seat Belt .46
...............................................
SRS .47
..................................
Trunk-open .47 Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .48
..
VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) . 50
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 46
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 164
........
Recommended Pressures . 165
...................................
Inside Mirror .75
.............................
Inspection, Tire .165
....................
Installing a Child Seat .34
............................
Instrument Panel .45
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 58
.................................
Interior Lights .80
........................................
Introduction .i
................
Jacking Up the Vehicle . 176
.......................................
Jack, Tire .175
................................
Jump Starting .182
..................................................
Keys .60
Index
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