311Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not StartChecking the EngineIf the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter condition
Checklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The 12 volt 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
212 Volt Battery P. 288
●If the interior lights come on normally
2Fuses P. 321
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.2Starting the Engine P. 214Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.2Immobilizer System P. 115Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.2Fuel Gauge P. 82Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 323If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 324
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2Jump Starting P. 312
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Handling the Unexpected
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.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
EPS
70 A
Booster Motor
40 A
ABS/VSA Motor
30 A
ABS/VSA FSR
30 A
−
−
Main Fuse
100 A
2
IG Main
50 A
Fuse Box Main 60 A
Fuse Box Main 2
60 A
Headlight Main 30 A
−
−
Rear Defogger 30 A
−−
Blower 40 A
−−
Sub Fan Motor 20 A
Main Fan Motor 20 A
3
−
−
4 IG Coil 2 15 A
5
Starter DIAG, ST MG
7.5 A
6 IG Coil 1 15 A
7
−
−
8− −
9
−
−
10 − −
11
Oil Level
7.5 A
12LED Daytime Running
Lights10 A
13
IMA 1
7.5 A
14 Hazard 10 A
15
FI Sub
15 A
16 IG Coil 20 A
17
Stop
15 A
18 Horn 10 A
19
IMA 2
10 A
20 Right Headlight Low Beam 10 A
21
IGP
15 A
22 DBW 15 A
23
Left Headlight Low Beam
10 A
24 Booster SOL 15 A
25
MG Clutch
7.5 A
26 − −
27
SMALL
20 A
28 Interior Lights 7.5 A
29
Backup
10 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
