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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, turn the ignition switch to START
(e and check the
starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check brightness of the interior light.
Turn on interior lights and check brightness. ● If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 289
● If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 318
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 211
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 112
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank. 2 Fuel Gauge P. 78
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 320
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 321
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 307
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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
■ Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70 A
−−
ABS/VSA Motor30 A
ABS/VSA FSR30 A
−−
Main Fuse100 A
2
IG Main50 A
Fuse Box Main 60 A
Fuse Box Main 260 A
Headlight Main 30 A
−−
Rear Defogger 30 A −−
Blower 40 A −−
Sub Fan Motor 20 A
Main Fan Motor 20 A
3−−
4 Left Headlight Low Beam 10 A
5Starter DIAG, ST MG7.5 A
6 Right Headlight Low Beam 10 A
7−−
8− −
9−−
10 − −
11Oil Level7.5 A
12 Fog Lights *
(20 A)
13Driver’s Power Seat Sliding *(20 A)
14 Hazard 10 A
15FI Sub15 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17Stop15 A
18 Horn 10 A
19Premium Amp *(20 A)
20 INJ (15 A)
21IGP15 A
22 DBW 15 A
23H/L LO20 A
24 Driver’s Power Seat
Reclining * (20 A)
25MG Clutch7.5 A
26 − −
27SMALL20 A
28 Interior Lights 7.5 A
29Backup10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
