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When replacing a blown fuse orrelay with a new one, make sure
the new fuse or relay fits tightly
into the clips The incomplete
fastening fuse or relay may
cause the vehicle wiring and
electric systems damage and a
possible fire.
Do not remove fuses, relays and terminals fastened with bolts or
nuts. The fuses, relays and ter-
minals may be fastened incom-
pletely, and it may cause a pos-
sible fire. If fuses, relays and ter-
minals fastened with bolts or
nuts are blown, consult an
authorized EQUUS dealer.
Do not input any other objects except fuses or relays into
fuse/relay terminals such as a
driver or wiring. It may cause
contact failure and system mal-
function.
Inner panel fuse replacement
1. Turn OFF the ignition switch and all the other switches.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
NOTICE
OVI075100N
Driver’s side
OVI075173N
Front passenger’s side
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Engine compartment fuse
replacement
1. Turn OFF the ignition switch andall the other switches.
2. Open the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab.
3. Check the removed fuse. When the fuse is out, replace it. To
remove or insert the fuse, use the
fuse puller in the panel on the front
passenger’s side.
4. Install a new fuse of the same rat- ing, and tightly secure it in the
clips. When it is loosely fit, consult
an authorized EQUUS dealer. After checking the fuse panel in
the engine compartment, securely
close the fuse panel cover. If not,
electrical failures may occur due
to a possible water contact.
Main fuse
When the main fuse is out, it must be
removed in the following procedure:
1. Open the fuse panel cover on the
right side of the engine compart-
ment.
2. Loosen the nuts, as shown in the above illustration.
3. Use a new fuse of the same rating.
4. Install the new fuse in the reverse order.
Information
When the main fuse is blown out, con-
sult an authorized EQUUS dealer.
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OVI075175N
OVI075176N
OVI075177N
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Engine compartment main fuse panel
Fuse Name Fuse ratingCircuit Protected
WIPER (B+) 30A Electronic Control Wiper Module FAM 2 (B+) 40A FAM
FAM 1 (B+) 40A FAM START 30A Start Relay
WASHER 15A Washer Relay
WIPER (IG2) 10A Electronic Control Wiper Module DEICER 15A Deicer Relay
CRUISE (B+) 10A H/Lamp Relay, Smart Cruise Control Module HORN 15A Horn Relay
EPB 2 15A Electric Parking Brake Module
EPB 1 15A Electric Parking Brake Module
A/CON 10A A/C Control Module
BLOWER 40A Blower Relay
PRESAFETY
SEAT BELT LH 40A Driver Pre-Safe Seat Belt
RR HTD 40A RR HTD Relay
PRESAFETY
SEAT BELT RH 40A Passenger Pre-Safe Seat Belt
ECU (IG1) 10A ECM, Alternator ESC 10AESC Module, E/R Fuse &
Relay Box (Multipurpose Check Connector)
EHPS 10A EHPS Module
AFLS 10A Head Lamp LH/RH
TCU 15A TCM, Transmission Range Switch
HTD MIRR 10A Driver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror F/PUMP 20A F/Pump Relay
ROOM LAMP 10A Room Lamp Relay ECU (B+) 15A ECM, TCM
B/UP LAMP 10A Steering Angle Sensor, B/UP LP RLY’S’
CRUISE (IG1) 10A Smart Cruise Control Module
INJECTOR (IG1) 10A Injector Drive Box H/LAMP LH 15A Head Lamp LH
H/LAMP RH 15A Head Lamp RH
3 SENSOR 10A ECM, F/Pump Relay, Camshaft Position Sensor
(BANK1/BANK2) (Intake/Exhaust)
2 SENSOR 10A Canister Close Valve, Oil Control Valve #1 ~ #4, E/R Fuse &
Relay Box (C/Fan Relay), Purge Control Solenoid Valve
1 SENSOR 10A ECM, Oxygen Sensor #1 ~ #4
INJECTOR (B+) 15A Injector Drive Box IGN COIL 20A Condenser #1/#2, Ignition Coil #1 ~ #8ECU 30A ECU Relay
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Use only the bulbs of the specified
wattage.
Make sure to replace the burned-
out bulb with a new one of the
same wattage rating. Otherwise, it
may cause damage to a fuse or an
electric wiring system.
When you are not equipped with
necessary tools, the appropriate
bulbs and the expertise, consult an
authorized EQUUS dealer. In many
cases, it is difficult to replace vehi-
cle light bulbs, because some parts
of the vehicle must be disassem-
bled before getting to the bulb. This
is especially true when disassem-
bling to replace the headlamp
bulb(s). Removing/installing the
headlamp assembly may damage
your vehicle.
Information
After heavy rain or vehicle washing,
headlamp and taillight lenses may
appear to be frosty. This is caused by
the temperature difference between
the lamp inside and outside. This is
similar to the dew condensation on
your windows inside while raining.
This does not indicate a problem with
your vehicle. When water penetrates
into the lamp circuitry, have the vehi-
cle checked by an authorized EQUUS
dealer.
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NOTICE
- Working on the lights
Before working on the light,
firmly set the parking brake,
turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, and turn OFF
the lights. These are to prevent
a sudden vehicle movement,
burning your fingers or an elec-
tric shock.
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Do not operate the engine in con-fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area, with the engine running,
for more than a short period of time,
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw the outside air into
the vehicle.
Never sit inside a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended period of
time, while the engine is running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may damage the emis-
sion control system.
Operating precautions for cat-alytic converters (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter emission control
device.
Therefore, you must observe the fol-
lowing precautions:
Use only the UNLEADED FUEL for
gasoline engines.
Do not drive the vehicle when there are signs of engine malfunction,
such as misfiring or noticeable
under-performing.
Do not misuse or abuse the engine. Examples of the engine
misusage are coasting and
descending on a steep slope with
the ignition in the OFF position.
Do not idle the engine at a high speed for an extended period of
time (5 minutes or more).
Do not modify any part of the engine or the emission control sys-
tem. All inspections and adjust-
ments must be done by an author-
ized EQUUS dealer.
Avoid driving with a low level of fuels. When your vehicle runs out
of gasoline, it may misfire the
engine or result in excessive load-
ing of the catalytic converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
may damage the catalytic converter
as well as your vehicle. Additionally,
such actions may void your war-
ranties.
- Fire
A hot exhaust system can
ignite flammable items under
your vehicle. Do not park, idle,
or drive the vehicle over or
near flammable objects, such
as grass, vegetation, paper,
leaves, etc.
The exhaust system and cat- alytic system are very hot
while the engine is running or
immediately after the engine
is turned off. Keep away from
the exhaust system and cat-
alytic; you may get burned.
Also, do not remove the heat
sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle or do not coat the
vehicle for corrosion control.
It may present a fire risk under
certain conditions.
WARNING