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uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuDOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
Continued
Maintenance
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety
Requirements. All tires are also graded for treadwear, traction,
and temperature performance according to Department of
Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.■
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
■
Treadwear
1Uniform Tire Quality GradingFor example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform
to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
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uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuTire and Wheel Replacement
Maintenance
Tire and Wheel ReplacementReplace your tires with radials of the same size, load range, speed rating, and
maximum cold tire pressure rating (as shown on the tire’s sidewall). Using tires of a
different size or construction can cause the ABS and VSA
® (vehicle stability assist)
system to work incorrectly.
It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that isn’t possible, replace the
front or rear tires in pairs.
If you replace a wheel, only use TPMS specified wheels approved for your vehicle.
Make sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the original wheels.
1Tire and Wheel Replacement
3
WARNING
Installing improper tires on your vehicle can
affect handling and stability. This can cause
a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Always use the size and type of tires
recommended in this owner’s manual.
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uuChecking and Maintaining TiresuWinter Tires
Maintenance
Winter TiresIf driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season marked ”M+S” tires, snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain sufficient distance between vehicles
when driving.
Be particularly careful when operating the steering wheel or brakes to prevent
skidding.
Use tire chains, snow tires, or all season tires when necessary or according to the law.
When mounting, refer to the following points.
For winter tires:
•Select the size and load ranges that are the same as the original tires.
•Mount the tires to all four wheels.
For tire chains:
•Install them on the front tires only.
•Because your vehicle has limited tire clearance, we strongly recommend using the
chains listed below:
•Follow the chain manufacturer's instruction when installing. Mount them as
tightly as you can.
•Check that the chains do not touch the brake lines or suspension.
•Drive slowly.
Cable-type: SCC Super Z-6# SZ-429
1Winter Tires
NOTICETraction devices that are the wrong size or improperly
installed can damage your vehicle's brake lines,
suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are
hitting any part of the vehicle.
When tire chains are mounted, follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions regarding vehicle
operational limits.
If your vehicle is equipped with summer tires, be
aware that these tires are not designed for winter
driving conditions. For more information, contact a
dealer.
3
WARNING
Using the wrong chains, or not properly
installing chains, can damage the brake
lines and cause a crash in which you can be
seriously injured or killed.
Follow all instructions in this owner's
manual regarding the selection and use of
tire chains.
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uuOverheatinguHow to Handle Overheating
Handling the Unexpected
■
Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle comes down.
uIf the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2.Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
uIf the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
uIf there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
■
Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.
1How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3
WARNING
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.
MAX
Reserve
Tank
MIN
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FusesFuse LocationsIf 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 on the passenger’s side, near the
windshield washer reservoir. Push the tabs
to open the box.
■
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
(Primary)
■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2− −
3
ACG FR
15 A
4Washer 15 A
5
VB SOL
7.5 A
6 ECU FR 7.5 A
7
−
−
8FI Sub 15A
9
DBW
15 A
10 FI Main 15 A11
Ignition Coil
15 A
12 − −13
FI ECU
7.5 A
14 − −15
Radio
20 A
16 Back Up 10 A17
MG Clutch
7.5 A
18 Front Fog Lights
*
20 A
19
−
−
20 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A
21
−
−
22 Small Lights 10 A
23
−
−
24 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
25
−
−
26 Right Headlight Low Beam 15 A27
Left Headlight Low Beam
15 A
28 IGPS Oil Level 7.5 A
29
Cooling Fan
30 A
30 Sub Fan 30 A
31
Wiper Main
30 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models
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uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located near the battery. Push the tabs to
open the box.■
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
(Secondary)
■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Battery
125 A
2-1
Fan Main 60 A
2-2
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box 2 50 A
2-3
Rear Blower 30 A
2-4
FI Main 30 A
2-5
VSA Motor 40 A
2-6
Stop & Horn, Hazard 30 A
2-7
VSA FSR 30 A
2-8
Battery Management
System Main30 A
3-1
Driver’s Side Fuse Box 2
50 A
3-2
IG1 Main
50 A
3-3
Rear Fuse Box 1
60 A
3-4
Passenger’s Side Fuse Box 1
50 A
3-5
Driver’s Side Fuse Box 1
50 A
3-6
Primary Under-hood Fuse
Box Main
60 A
3-7
Front Blower
40 A
3-8
Passenger’s Side Power
Slide Door Motor
*
40 A
4
−−
5
−
−
6 Rear Window Defogger 40 A
7
−
−
8Battery Management
System7.5 A
9
Stop & Horn
20 A
10 Hazard 15 A
11
Interior Lights
7.5 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models
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uuFusesuFuse Locations
Continued
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Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■
Driver Side Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock)
7.5 A
2
Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock)
7.5 A
3
Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock)
7.5 A
4
Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock)
7.5 A
5
Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock)
7.5 A
6
Driver’s Door Unlock
7.5 A
7
Door Lock Main
20 A
8
Not Used
−
9
Driver’s Side Power Slide
Door Closer
*
20 A
10 Rear Fuse Box 15 A
11
Meter
7.5 A
12Primary Under-hood Fuse
Box20 A
13
Accessory
7.5 A
14 STS 7.5 A
15
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
20 A
16 Moonroof
*
20 A
17
Rear Left Power Window
20 A
18 − −
19
Driver’s Power Window
20 A
20 − −
21
Fuel Pump
20 A
22 Passenger’s Side Fuse Box 15 A
23
VSA
7.5 A
24 ACG AS 7.5 A25
STRLD
7.5 A
26 HAC 7.5 A
27
DRL
7.5 A
28 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
29
Driver’s Power Seat
*
Lumbar Support
7.5 A
30 − −
31
TPMS
7.5 A
32Driver’s Power Seat
*
Reclining20 A
33
Driver’s Side Power Slide
Door Motor
*
40 A
34 − −
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models
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uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the Unexpected
Located on the lower side panel. Take off
the cover to open.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.■
Passenger Side Fuse Box
■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
Premium Amp
*
30 A
2
Rear Right Power Window
20 A
3
ACM
10 A
4
−
−
5
Seat Heaters
*
20 A
6
−
−
7
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Sliding
*
20 A
8
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Reclining
*
20 A
9
−
−
10 − −
11
−
−
12 − −
13
Passenger’s Side Power
Slide Door Closer
*
20 A
14Rear Accessory Power
Socket15 A
15
Front Accessory Power
Socket
*
15 A
16 − −
17
−
−
18Front Passenger’s Power
Window20 A
19
SRS
10 A
20 ECU AS 7.5 A
21
Auto Leveling Headlight
*
7.5 A
22 − −
23
OPDS
7.5 A
24 − −
25
Instrument Panel
Illumination
7.5 A
26 − −
27
Front Accessory Power
Socket
15 A
28 − −
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models