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Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
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 for a message on the multi-information display.
●If the TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR START BUTTON message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 364
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 126
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Checking the 12-Volt Battery P. 340●If the interior lights come on normally

2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 382
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 366
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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.Open the fuse box cover on your vehicle’s
12-volt battery positive + terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
12-volt battery performa nce 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.
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2.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's 12-volt battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
5. 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.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your ve hicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Booster
Battery
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Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The high temperature indicator comes on or the engine suddenly loses power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the high temperature
indicator on may da mage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the ha zard warning lights on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 310
3.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
u The light goes off: Start driving again.
u The light does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
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uuIndicator, Comi ng On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indica tor comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate acti on. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.
If the Electric Power Steeri ng (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe plac e. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the elec tronic brake distribution
system is not working. Th is can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) blinks at the same
time when the Brake System Indicator (Amber) comes
on, the parking br ake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brak e and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately. 2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) comes
on or blinks at the same time when the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) comes on
P. 376U.S.
Canada (Red)
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Located in the back of the engine
compartment on the left side.
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 mark.
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
■Engine Compartment Fuse
Box (Type B)
Cover
Tabs
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1HAZARD10 A
2STOP/HORN10 A
3BACK UP30 A
4−−
Located under the driver side dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the back side of the cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Interior Fuse Box (Type A)
Fuse Label Cover
Fuse Box
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
aTAIL GATE LOCK10 A
b−−
cBACK UP10 A
dSTRD7.5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1DOOR LOCK20 A
2−−
3SMART10 A
4R SIDE DOOR UNLOCK10 A
5L SIDE DOOR UNLOCK(10 A)
6DR DOOR UNLOCK(10 A)
7−−
8DR P/W20 A
9DAY LIGHT(7.5 A)
10AS P/W20 A
11−−
12R SIDE DOOR LOCK10 A
13L SIDE DOOR LOCK10 A
14−−
15H/L HI R10 A
16−−
17DBW15 A
18MG CLUTCH7.5 A
19HEATED SEAT(15 A)
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Circuit ProtectedAmps
20IMA215 A
21IMA17.5 A
22WASHER15 A
23RR WIPER10 A
24A/C7.5 A
25DAY LIGHT(7.5 A)
26FR WIPER7.5 A
27ABS/VSA7.5 A
28SRS10 A
29H/L HI L10 A
30IG IMA10 A
31P/W10 A
32FUEL PUMP15 A
33SRS7.5 A
34METER7.5 A
35BACK LIGHT10 A
36FR ACC SOCKET20 A
37ACC7.5 A
38−−
39RR WIPER7.5 A
40−−
41−−
42−−
Located under the driver side dashboard.
Push the tabs to open the box.
Fuse locations are sh own on the fuse box
cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the the fuse
number and box cover number.
■Interior Fuse Box (Type B)
Cover
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
*1:Models with halogen bulb low beam headlights
*2:Models with discharge headlights
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
RR DEF30 A
IG MAIN30 A
FB MAIN250 A
FB MAIN340 A
FB MAIN130 A
−40 A
2
EPB L30 A
EPB R30 A
IG MAIN230 A
−40 A
COND FAN30 A
MAIN FAN30 A
3WIPER30 A
4STARTER30 A
5BACK UP MAIN15 A
6FR FOG(20 A)
7IGP15 A
8SMALL10 A
9H/L LO MAIN20 A*1
30 A*2
10AUDIO AMP(20 A)
11HTR30 A
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