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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 jump er cable to your 
vehicle’s battery  + terminal.
u Remove the cover from the under-hood 
fuse box.
2 Engine Compartment Fuse Box  P. 456
2.Connect the other end of the first jumper 
cable to the booster battery  + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u Connect when using the automotive 
battery charger to boost your 12-volt 
battery, select a lo wer charging voltage 
than 15-volt. Check the charger manual 
for the proper setting.
3. Connect the second jumper cable to the 
booster battery  - terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the second 
jumper cable to the stud bolt as shown. Do 
not connect this jumper cable to any other 
part.
5. If your vehicle is connected 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 e ngine 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 e ngine 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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Handling the Unexpected
■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and 
stop the engine once the high temperature 
indicator goes off.
u If the cooling fan is not operating, 
immediately stop the engine.
2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect 
the coolant level an d check the cooling 
system components for leaks.
u If the coolant level in the reserve tank is 
low, add coolant until it reaches the 
MAX  mark.
u If there is no coolan t in the reserve tank, 
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the 
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open 
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to 
the base of the filler neck, and put the 
cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently,  restart it and check the high temperature 
indicator.
If the high temperature indicator is off, resume  driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer 
for repairs.
1 How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only. 
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze 
as soon as possible.
3WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the 
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray 
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool 
down before removing  the radiator cap.MAX
Reserve Tank
MIN
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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 hazard 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. 388
3.Start the engine and check th e low oil pressure indicator.
u The indicator goes off: Start driving again.
u The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine 
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System  Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■What to do when th e indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system*/climate control system*, rear 
defogger, and other electrical system s, and immediately contact a dealer 
for repairs.
1 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause 
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the 
engine. Restarting the engi ne may rapidly discharge 
the battery.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or 
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator la mp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control 
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a 
dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least 
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
■The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This  may be caused by the fuel fill cap being 
loose or not being installed.
■What to do when the message appears:
1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
u If not, loosen the cap, and then reti ghten it until it clicks at least once.
3. Drive for several days of normal driving.
u The message should go off.
■When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of 
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described 
above.
■Check Fuel Cap Message
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on, 
the emissions control system and the engine could be 
damaged.
If the malfunction  indicator lamp blinks again when 
restarting the engine, drive  to the nearest dealer at 
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle 
inspected.
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uuIndicator, Comin g On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
■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 indicator 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.
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 the 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
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.U.S.
Canada
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Handling the Unexpected
Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, 
turn the ignition switch to LOCK 
(0*1 and 
check to see if any appl icable fuse is blown.
■Fuse box A
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. 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 number.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Headlight Low Beam Main20 A
2CDC*(30 A)
3Hazard10 A
4DBW15 A
5Wiper*(30 A)
6Stop10 A
7IGP15 A
8IG Coil15 A
9EOP*(10 A)
10INJ*(20 A)
11VST2*(30 A)
12Main Fan30 A
13Starter SW*(30 A)
14MG Clutch7.5 A
15Battery Sensor(7.5 A)
16Small Light10 A
17AFP Main*(10 A)
18Horn10 A
19Fog Light*(10 A)
20SBW*(10 A)
*1:Models with the sma rt entry system have 
an  ENGINE START/STOP  button 
instead of an ignition switch.
Circuit ProtectedAmps
21Back Up Main10 A
22Audio(10 A)
23Sub Fan(30 A)
24VST1*(30 A)
25STRLD*(7.5 A)
26IGP CAM*(7.5 A)
27––
28––
29Back Up*(30 A)
30IGP LAF(7.5 A)
31IGPS(7.5 A)
32Right Headlight Low Beam10 A
33Left Headlight Low Beam10 A
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn the ignition  switch to LOCK (0*1. Turn 
headlights and all accessories off.
2. Check the fuses on the battery in the 
engine compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by a 
dealer.
3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine 
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it 
with the fuse puller and replace it with a 
new one.
5. Check the large fuse in  the vehicle interior.
u If the fuse is blown,  use a Phillips-head 
screwdriver to remo ve the screw and 
replace it with a new one.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 Inspecting 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
2 Fuse Locations  P. 456
There is a fuse puller in  the back of the engine 
compartment fuse box cover.
Fuse Box on the Battery Blown
Fuse Puller
Combined Fuse
Blown Fuse
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471Continued
Information
Emissions Testing
Testing of Readiness Codes
Your vehicle has readiness code as part of the onboard self diagnostic system. Some 
states use these codes for testing to ve rify whether your vehicle’s emissions 
components are working properly.
The codes may not be read properly if testing is performed just after the battery has 
gone dead or been disconnected.
To check if they are set, tu rn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1, without starting the 
engine. The malfunction indicator lamp will co me on for several seconds. If it then 
goes off, the readiness codes are set. If it  blinks five times, the readiness codes are 
not set.
If you are required to have your vehicle te sted before the readiness codes are ready, 
prepare the vehicle for retest ing by doing the following:
1. Fill the gas tank to approximately 3/4 full.
2. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 6 hours or more.
3. Make sure the ambient temperature is between 40°F and 95°F (4°C and 35°C).
4. Start the engine without touching the ac celerator pedal, and let it idle for 20 
seconds.
5. Keep the vehicle in 
(P (continuously variable transmission) or (N (manual 
transmission). Increase the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and hold it there for about 
three minutes.
6. Let the engine idle with your foot  off the accelerator for 20 seconds.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 Testing of Readiness Codes
The readiness codes are erased when the battery is 
disconnected, and set again only after several days of 
driving under a variety of conditions.
If a testing facility determines that the readiness 
codes are not set, you may be  requested to return at 
a later date to complete the test.
If the testing facility determines the readiness codes 
are still not set, see a dealer.
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