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Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
Ty p e AOFF
Vehicles with daytime run-
ning light system:
The daytime running light
turn on.
The accessory, side
marker, parking, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
turn on.
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Ty p e B
OFF
Vehicles with daytime run-
ning light system:
The daytime running light
turn on.
The accessory, side
marker, parking, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and
all lights listed above
turn on.
U.S.A. Canada
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As shown in the example above, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount
that equals the increased weight du e to the additional occupants. In
other words, if an increase in the number of occupants causes an
excess of the total load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus
cargo and luggage load), you must reduce the cargo and luggage on
your vehicle.
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
●Do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the
seatbacks. Such items may be thro wn about and possibly injure peo-
ple in the vehicle in the event of sudden braking or in an accident.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the
item may get under the clutch, brake or accelerator pedal and prevent
the pedals from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or
hit the driver or passengers, causing an accident:
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
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■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use
water. Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by
keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
■ Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch
fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( P. 7 0 )
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Cleaning the interior (esp ecially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off
the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
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NOTICE
■
Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in
strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
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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.STEP 1
STEP 2
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Driver’s side instrument panel
Remove the instrument panel.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 261) for details about which fuse to check.
Remove the fuse.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout
tool.
STEP 3
STEP 4
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■Under the driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 TAIL 10 A Parking lights, tail lights, side
marker lights, gauges and meters,
license plate lights, multiport fuel
injection system/ sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
2 PANEL 7.5 A Instrument cluster lights, instru-
ment panel lights, gauges and
meters
3 FR DOOR 20 A Power windows
4 RL DOOR 20 A Power windows
5 RR DOOR 20 A Power windows
6 SUNROOF 20 A No circuit
7 CIG 15 A Cigarette lighter
8 ACC 7.5 A Outside rear view mirror switch,
shift lock control system, audio sys-
tem, body ECU