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Quick Reference Guide
❙Parking Brake (P181)
❙Hood Release Handle (P200)
❙Power Window Switches (P92)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P37)
❙Glove Box (P113)
❙Rearview Mirror (P102)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P164)
Manual Transmission
(P171)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P261)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P37)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch *
(P82)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P115)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack (P123)
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uuTowing a TraileruTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
■Extended Towing
If you tow more than 8 hours in one day, you should repeat the “before towing your
vehicle procedure” at least every 8 hours.
You also need to perform the following procedure to prevent the battery from
running down. 1.Remove the 30 A accessory radio fuse. This
fuse is located in the interior fuse box.
2 Interior Fuse Box P. 261
2. Store the fuse in a safe place so you do not lose it.
uMake sure to reinstall the fuse before
you start driving your vehicle.
Interior Fuse Box
Radio Fuse
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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 battery + terminal.
uRemove the cover from the under-hood fuse box.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box P. 260
2. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the assisting vehicle’s + terminal.
uUse a 12-volt booster battery only.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the
assisting vehicle’s - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the grounding strap as
shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part.
5. If your vehicle is co nnected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6. Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine 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.
Booster Battery
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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.
Pull up the cover by pushing the three tabs as
shown.
Replacement of engine compartment fuses
should be done by a dealer.
■ Circuit protected and fuse rating
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Fuse Box Tab
Tab
Tab
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Battery100 A
2EPS70 A
3Horn/Hazard20 A
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uuFusesuFuse Locations
Handling the UnexpectedLocated behind the fuse lid. Pull the fuse lid toward you.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Lid
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Back Up10 A
2TPMS*(7.5 A)
3Driver’s Power Window20 A
4−−
5Back Up Light10 A
6SRS10 A
7Transmission SOL *(10 A)
8SRS7.5 A
9Fog Light*(20 A)
10A/C*7.5 A
11ABS/VSA7.5 A
12ACG10 A
13ACC Socket20 A
14Key Lock/Radio7.5 A
15Daytime Running Light7.5 A
16Rear Wiper10 A
17Front Passenger’s Power
Window20 A
18Rear Passenger’s Side Power Window20 A
19Rear Driver’s Side Power Window20 A
20Fuel Pump15 A
21Washer15 A
22Meter7.5 A
23Hazard10 A
24Stop/Horn10 A
25−−
26LAF10 A
27Door Lock Main *(30 A)
28Headlight Main20 A
29Small Light10 A
30Main Fan Motor30 A
31−−
32Passenger’s Side Headlight
Low Beam10 A
33IG Coil15 A
34Driver’s Side Headlight Low Beam10 A
35Door Lock*(15 A)
36Door Lock
*(15 A)
37ABS/VSA FSR30 A
38Door Lock*(15 A)
39IGP15 A
40−−
41−−
42−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFusesuInspecting and Changing Fuses
Handling the Unexpected
Inspecting and Changing Fuses1.Turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 . Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2. Check the fuses in the engine
compartment.
uIf the fuse is blown, have it replaced by a
dealer.
3. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
uIf there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing 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.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 260 and P. 261.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Fuse
Blown
Fuse Puller
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Index
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 67
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 67
Overheating ............................................ 254
Engine Oil ................................................. 201
Adding ................................................... 203
Checking ................................................ 202
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 195
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 64, 256
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 201
EPS
(Electric Power Steering) System ....... 68, 258
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 61
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 235
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 102
F
Features .................................................... 121
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 233
Oil .......................................................... 204
Flat Tire ..................................................... 239
Floor Mats ................................................ 234
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 208
Brake/Clutch ........................................... 210
Engine Coolant ....................................... 206
Manual Transmission .............................. 209
Windshield Washer ................................. 211
FM/AM Radio ........................................... 127 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 70
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 108
Foot Brake ................................................. 182
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 37
Front Seats ................................................ 103
Adjusting ................................................. 103
Fuel ...................................................... 14, 186
Economy ................................................. 189
Gauge ....................................................... 72
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Recommendation .................................... 186
Refueling ................................................. 186
Fuel Economy ............................................ 189
Fuel Fill Cap ................................................. 14
Message .................................................. 257
Fuel Fill Door ............................................... 14
Fuses .......................................................... 260
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 263
Locations ................................................. 260
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 189
Gauge ....................................................... 72
Information ............................................. 186
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 66
Refueling ................................................. 186
Gauges ........................................................ 72
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission ................... 165, 167 Manual Transmission ............................... 172
Glass (care) ................................................ 236
Glove Box .................................................. 113
H Halogen Bulbs .................................. 212, 214
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 237
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 140
Change Language ................................... 151
Help Features .......................................... 141
Making a Call .......................................... 146
Menus..................................................... 142
Muting a Call .......................................... 147
Phone Setup............................................ 144
Phonebook.............................................. 148
Receiving a Call ....................................... 147 Sending Numbers or Names During a
Call ......................................................... 147
Transferring a Call ................................... 147
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 105
Headlights ................................................... 95
Aiming .................................................... 212
Dimming ............................................. 95, 96
Operating.................................................. 95
Heated Door Mirrors ................................ 100
Heating and Cooling System ................... 118
Cooling ................................................... 120Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 120
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Index
Remote Transmitter.................................... 79
Replacement
Battery..................................................... 232
Bulbs ....................................................... 212
Fuses ............................................... 260, 261
Tires ........................................................ 228
Wiper Blade Rubber ......................... 218, 220
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 272
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 73
S Safe Driving ................................................. 21
Safety Check ................................................ 25
Safety Labels ............................................... 62
Safety Message ........................................... 20
Seat Belts ..................................................... 26
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor .................. 30
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .................. 28
Checking ................................................... 33
Detachable Anchor .................................... 31
Fastening ................................................... 29
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt.................................... 56
Pregnant Women ...................................... 32
Reminder ................................................... 27
Warning Indicator ................................ 27, 66
Seats .......................................................... 103
Adjusting ................................................. 103
Front Seats .............................................. 103
Rear Seats................................................ 108 Seat Under Box ....................................... 116
Security System ........................................... 90
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 70
Security System Alarm Indicator................. 71
Select Lever ................................. 13, 165, 171
Operation.......................... 13, 166, 167, 168
Releasing................................................. 253
Won’t Move ............................................ 253
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 73
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 53
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 125
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 169
Setting the Clock ........................................ 76
Shift Lever ........................... 13, 165, 167, 171
Shift Position Indicator .............. 65, 166, 168
Shifting (Transmission) ............. 165, 167, 171
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 30
Side Airbags ................................................ 41
Cutoff System ........................................... 43
Off Indicator.............................................. 43
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 44
Snow Tires ................................................. 230
Spare Tire .......................................... 239, 269
Spark Plugs ............................................... 268
Specifications ............................................ 268
Specified Fuel ................................... 186, 268
Speedometer .............................................. 72
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 37
Starting the Engine .................................. 161
Does Not Start......................................... 250
Engine Switch Buzzer ................................ 94 Jump Starting ......................................... 251
Steering Wheel ........................................ 101
Adjusting ................................................ 101
Stopping ................................................... 185
Summer Tires ............................................ 230
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 37
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) .......... 2, 3, 94
T Tachometer ................................................ 72
Tailgate ....................................................... 88
Unable to Open ...................................... 266
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 67
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 67
Time (Setting) ............................................. 76
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 178
Indicator ........................................... 69, 259
Tire Repair Kit .......................................... 245
Tires .......................................................... 222
Air Pressure..................................... 223, 269
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 222
Inspection ............................................... 222
Labeling .................................................. 223
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 239
Regulations ............................................. 225
Rotation.................................................. 229
Spare Tire ....................................... 239, 269
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