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Driving your vehicle
Before entering vehicle
• Be sure that all windows, outside mir-ror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Necessary inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake fluid, and washer fluid
should be checked on a regular basis,
with the exact interval depending on the
fluid. Further details are provided in sec-
tion 7, “Maintenance”.
Before starting
Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls are easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside rearview mirrors. Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning lights
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are famil-
iar with your vehicle and its equipment.
BEFORE DRIVING
WARNING
All passengers must be properly
belted whenever the vehicle is mov-
ing. Refer to “Seat belts” in section
3 for more information on their
proper use.
WARNING
Always check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before putting a
car into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
WARNING - Driving under
the influence of alcohol or drugs
Drinking and driving is dangerous.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Drivingwhile under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerousthan driving drunk.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or
take drugs and drive.
If you are drinking or taking drugs,
don’t drive. Do not ride with a driv-er who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driveror call a cab.
WARNING
When you intend to park or stop the
vehicle with the engine on, be care-ful not to depress the accelerator
pedal for a long period of time. It
may overheat the engine or exhaust
system and cause fire.
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Inner fuse panel
Description Fuse rating Protected component
START 10A Start motor solenoid
A/CON SW 10A Air-conditioning system HTD MIRR 10A Outside review mirror defrosterSEAT HTR 15A Seat warmer A/CON 10A Air-conditioning system
HEAD LAMP 10A Headlight FR WIPER 25A Wiper (front)
RR WIPER 15A Rear wiper DRL OFF - Daytime running light offRR FOG 10A Fog light (rear)
P/WDW (LH) 25A Power window (left) CLOCK 10A Clock
C/LIGHTER 15A Cigar lighter DR LOCK 20A Sunroof, Door lock/unlockDEICER 15A Front deicer STOP 15A Stop lamp switch
ROOM LP 15A Room lamp AUDIO 15A Audio, Trip ComputerT/LID 15A Tailgate, Folding mirror
SAFETY P/WDW RH 25A Safety power window (right) SAFETY P/WDW LH 25A Safety power window (left) P/WDW(RH) 25A Power window (right)P/OUTLET 15A Power outlet T/SIG 10A Switch module
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Index
Main fuse ········································································7-62 Maintenance
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···········7-27Maintenance services ················································· 7-4
Maintenance under severe usage conditions (1.4/1.6L Gasoline) ················································7-13
Maintenance under severe usage conditions (2.0L Gasoline) ······················································7-19
Maintenance under severe usage conditions (1.6L Diesel) ··························································7-25
Normal maintenance schedule (1.4/1.6L Gasoline)····7-9 Normal maintenance schedule (2.0L Gasoline) ········7-15
Normal maintenance schedule (1.6L Diesel) ············7-21
Owner maintenance ····················································7-6
Scheduled maintenance service ·································7-8
Tire maintenance ······················································7-54
Maintenance services ·······················································7-4
Manual climate control system ······································4-70 Air conditioning ·······················································4-75
Climate control air filter ··········································4-78
Heating and air conditioning ····································4-71
Manual heating and air conditioning ·····························4-81
Manual transaxle ······························································5-9
Map lamp ········································································4-68
Memory fuse ··································································7-61 Mirrors ···········································································4-32
Day/night rearview mirror ·······································4-32
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) ·······························4-32
Inside rearview mirror ··············································4-32
Outside rearview mirror ···········································4-33
Moonroof, see panorama sunroof ··································4-26
Mounting bracket for roof carrier ·································4-102
Multi box·········································································4-91
Neck restraints, see headrest ··································3-6, 3-12Odometer ·······································································4-40
Oil (Engine) ···································································7-30
Outside mirror defroster ················································4-69
Outside rearview mirror ·················································4-33Overheats ·········································································6-6
Owner maintenance ·························································7-6
Panorama sunroof ··························································4-26
Parking brake inspect ·····················································7-37
Parking brake ·································································5-19
Passenger's front air bag ················································3-43
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