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Washer fluid
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
If any washer does not work, the washer tank may be empty.
Open the lid.
Add washer fluid.
For vehicles sold in Canada
If any washer does not work or t he low windshield washer fluid level
warning light comes on, the washer tank may be empty. Add washer
fluid.
NOTICE
■ When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
STEP1
STEP2
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CAUTION
■When refilling the washer fluid
Do not refill the washer fluid when the engine is hot or running, as the
washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine
etc.
NOTICE
■ Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.
■ Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary.
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
tle.
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How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in a safe pl ace and turn the engine switch
OFF.
While the vehicle is moving, in itialization is not performed.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. ( P. 451)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level. The ti re pressure warning system will
operate based on this pressure level.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
Push and hold the tire pressure
warning reset switch until the tire
pressure warning light blinks
slowly 3 times.
Wait for a few minutes with the engine switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, and then turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air
conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Turn the engine switch OFF.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws.
Remove the filter cover.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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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 OFF.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Under the driver’s side instrument panel Remove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 372) for details about which fuse to check.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 CDS FAN 30 A Electric cooling fan(s)
2 RDI FAN 40 A Electric cooling fan(s)
3 ABS NO. 3 30 A Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
4 ABS NO. 1 50 A Anti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system
5 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
6 ALT 120 A Charging system, RDI FAN, CDS
FAN, ABS NO. 1, ABS NO. 3, PWR
OUTLET/INVERTER, HTR, HTR
SUB NO. 1, HTR SUB NO. 3, ACC,
CIG, ECU-IG NO. 2, HTR-IG,
WIPER, RR WIPER, WASHER,
ECU-IG NO. 1, AM1, 4WD, DOOR,
STOP, FR DOOR, POWER, RR
DOOR, RL DOOR, OBD, ACC-B,
FR FOG, SUNROOF, DEF, MIR
HTR, TAIL, PANEL
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When trouble arises5
387
5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 388
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 389
If you think something is wrong ............................. 395
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 396 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 397
If you have a flat tire......... 408
If the engine will not start ................................ 422
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 423
If you lose your keys ........ 424
If the battery is discharged ..................... 425
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 430
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 433
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 435
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Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if th e vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.