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Brake fluid■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
■ Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Item Clean funnel
■ Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking
efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage painted
surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment (type A fuse box) Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Engine compartment (type B fuse box) Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Engine compartment (type C fuse box) Pull the rubber strip on the
edge to unhook it from the
cover, and then push the
tabs in and lift the cover off.
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4
Maintenance and care
7 IGN
15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
8 MET 7.5 A Gauges and meters
9 EPS 50 A Electric power steering system
10 ABS NO.2 30 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
11 DEF 30 ARear window defogger, outside
rear view mirror defoggers
12 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse
13 PTC 80 APTC heater, outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers
14 HTR 40 A Air conditioning system
15 H-LP CLN 30 A No circuit
16 RDI FAN 30 A Electric cooling fan
17 ABS NO.1 50 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
18 BBC 40 A No circuit
19 ST 30 A Starting system
20 AMP 15 A No circuit
21 D/L NO.2 25 A No circuit
22 D.C.C 30 A DOME, ECU-B NO.1, ECU-B NO.2
23 STR LOCK 20 A No circuit
24 ECU-B NO.1 5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, main body ECU
25 DOME 15 AInterior light, personal lights, audio
system, vehicle stability control
system
26 MIR-HTR 10 A No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit
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Engine compartment (type C fuse box)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 ALT 120 A ID/UP, EPS, ABS NO.2, DEF, PTC,
HTR, H-LP CLN, RDI FAN, ABS
NO.1, TAIL NO.2, PANEL, DOOR
R/R, DOOR P, ECU-IG NO.1,
ECU-IG NO.2, A/C, GAUGE,
WASHER, WIPER, WIPER RR,
P/W, DOOR R/L, DOOR, CIG,
ACC, D/L, OBD, STOP, AM1, FOG
FR
2 MAIN 80 A BBC, ST, AMP, D/L NO.2, D.C.C,
STR LOCK, MIR-HTR, ETCS,
HAZ, AM2, ALT-S, R/I, EU-DRL,
S-HORN, H-LP MAIN, H-LP RH HI,
H-LP LH HI, H-LP RH LO, H-LP LH
LO
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Release the bulb retaining
spring.
Remove the bulb.
To install a new bulb, align the
tabs of the bulb with the cutouts
of the mounting hole.
■Front fog lights (if equipped)
Remove the screws.
Remove the grommet.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
(except Canada)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The Brake assist system.
Electric power steering syst em warning light (warn-
ing buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
Slip indicator light Indicates a malfunction in:
• VSC system; or
• TRAC system.
(Flashes) Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door is
not fully closed. Check that all the doors
are closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 1.7 gal.
(6.3 L, 1.4 Imp.gal.) or
less. Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp
cornering.
■When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS
●Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●Cruise control (if equipped)
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P. 307
or
P. 3 0 5P. 307
P. 3 0 6P. 307
P. 3 0 6P. 307
P. 3 0 6P. 307
P. 308
or
P. 3 0 6P. 308
P. 3 0 6P. 308
P. 309
or*1: Slip indicator comes on.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.P. 3 0 7
Brake system warning
lightElectric power steering system
warning light
Slip indicator light*1
Charging system warning
lightCruise control indicator
light*2
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
High engine coolant tempera-
ture warning lightLow fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lamp
Tire pressure warning
light
SRS warning lightLow windshield washer fluid
warning light
ABS warning lightMaintenance required
reminder light
Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light