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Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood. 1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s + terminal.
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the assisting vehicle’s + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the second ju mper cable to the
assisting vehicle’s - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine hanger as
shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable to any
other part.
5. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assi sting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, ch eck that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1 Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.
3WARNING
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.
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Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam is coming out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Move the shift lever to
P and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories
and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2. No steam coming out: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
Steam coming out: Turn off the engine and wait until steam goes away.
Then, open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICEContinuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
3. Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The light goes out: Start driving again.
u The light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICERunning the engine with lo w oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the ECPS Indicator* Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with ECPS.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System In dicator (Red) Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indica tor and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
1 If the ECPS Indicator* Comes On
NOTICEIf you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or ho ld the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the system
heats up. The system goes into a protective mode,
and limits its performance. The steering wheel
becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the
system cools down, ECPS is restored. Repeated
operation under these conditions can eventually
damage the system.
* Not available on all models

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uuFuses uCircuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
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Circuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
The current rating in brackets indicate that
you may find a fuse in the location even if
your particular model is not equipped with
the device the fuse is used for.■Primary Engine Compartment
Circuits ProtectedAmps.
1Battery120 A
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box STD40 A
2−−
−−
Headlight Washer*30 A
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box Option40 A
Right e-pretensioner*30 A
Left e-pretensioner*30 A
3IG Main50 A
Sub Fan Motor40 A
−−
Driver’s Fuse Box STD60 A
Main Fan Motor40 A
Driver’s Light Main30 A
Wiper Motor30 A
−−
4Heater Motor40 A
5Passenger’s Light Main30 A
6−−
7−−
8Rear Defroster40 A
9Trailer Turn/Stop Lights7.5 A
10Stop & Horn15 A
11Trailer Small Lights7.5 A
12ADS*30 A
13IG Coil15 A
14FI Sub15 A
15Back Up10 A
16Interior Light7.5 A
17FI Main15 A
18DBW15 A
19Woofer15 A
20MG Clutch7.5 A
21Radiator Fan Timer7.5 A
Circuits ProtectedAmps.
* Not available on all models

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■Secondary Engine
Compartment
Circuits ProtectedAmps.
1VSA Motor40 A
2VSA FSR20 A
3−−
4−−
5SH-AWD30 A
6Power Tailgate Motor40 A
7Tilt Steering Wheel20 A
8Telescopic Steering Wheel20 A
9Hazard15 A
10Headlight Hi/Lo Solenoid7.5 A
11Power Management System7.5 A
12Smart Accessory*7.5 A
13Rear Seat Heaters20 A
14Sunshade20 A
15Power Tailgate Closer20 A
16−−
17−−
18−−
19−−
20−−
21−−
22−−
■Driver Side Interior
Circuits ProtectedAmps.
1Front Seat Heaters and Seat
Ventilation/Blind Spot Information
*
7.5 A
2SH-AWD/Headlight
Adjuster7.5 A
3Washer20 A
4Wiper7.5 A
5OPDS7.5 A
6VSA7.5 A
7−−
8STRLD7.5 A
9Fuel Pump20 A
10VB Solenoid10 A
11SRS10 A
12Meter7.5 A
13ACG15 A
14−−
15Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
16Climate Control System7.5 A
17Accessory Key Lock*7.5 A
18Accessory7.5 A
19Left Power Seat Slide20 A
20Panoramic Glass Roof20 A
21Left Power Seat Reclining20 A
22Rear Left Power Window20 A
23Accessory Power Socket (Console Box)15 A
24Left Front Power Window20 A
25Left Door Lock15 A
26Left Front Fog Light10 A
27Left Small Light (Exterior)10 A
28Left Daytime Running Light10 A
29TPMS7.5 A
30Left Headlight15 A
31−−
32STS*7.5 A
Circuits ProtectedAmps.
* Not available on all models

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uuFuses uCircuit Protected and Amps for Each Fuse
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■Passenger Side Interior
Circuits ProtectedAmps.
1Right Daytime Running
Light10 A
2Right Small Light (Exterior)10 A
3Right Front Fog Light10 A
4Right Headlight15 A
5−−
6Right Small Light (Interior)7.5 A
7−−
8Right Power Seat Reclining20 A
9Right Power Seat Slide20 A
10Right Door Lock10 A
11Right Rear Power Window20 A
12SMART*10 A
13Right Front Power Window20 A
14−−
15Audio Amp20 A
16Accessory Power Socket (Center Console)15 A
17−−
18Power Lumbar7.5 A
19Seat Heaters20 A
20−−
21−−
22−−
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 0*1. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remo ve the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller an d replace it with a
new one.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICEReplacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and
confirm the specified ampe rage on the fuse label.
2 Fuse Locations P. 338
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box.
Blown Fuse
Fuse
Combined Fuse
Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller