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Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The temperature gauge needle is at the mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Stop Driving When Safe. En gine Temperature Too Hot message appears on
the driver information interface.
• 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 temperature gauge
needle at the mark may damage the engine.
Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message on
the driver information interface may damage the
engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.
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■Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle goes down.
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, or no coolant in the tank, check that
the radiator is cool . Cover the reserve
tank cap with a hea vy cloth and open the
cap. Add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark and put the cap back on.
■Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently , restart it, and check the temperature
gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone do wn, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, 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 reserve tank 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 reserve tank
cap.
Reserve
Tank
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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.
2 Oil Check P. 572
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 climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems. Immediately cont act a dealer for repairs.
1If 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.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system.
• 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.
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, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
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 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.
■Reason 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.
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. 632U.S.
Canada
(Red)
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Electric Power Steering (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.
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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 locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Tab
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
VST 1(30 A)
Electric Brake Booster40 A
Main Fan Motor30 A
Relay Module 130 A
IG Main 2*230 A
−*3−
Relay Module 230 A
Battery125 A
2
EPS70 A
IG Main 130 A*2
50 A*3
Fuse Box Option40 A
Fuse Box 160 A
Front Wiper Motor30 A
Sub Fan Motor30 A
3
Rear Defroster40 A
Starter Motor30 A
Fuse Box 240 A
ABS/VSA Motor40 A
ABS/VSA FSR40 A
Blower Motor40 A
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Models with smart entry system
*3:Models without smart entry system
4
Option Block 1*2(40 A)
−*3−
Option Block 2*2(40 A)
−*3−
VST 2(30 A)
Power Tail Gate*2(40 A)
−*3−
5VB ACT7.5 A
6Washer15 A
7FI Main15 A
8FI Sub15 A
9Stop Lights10 A
10Injector20 A
11LAF7.5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
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■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1Accessory10 A
2Key Lock5 A
3Option 310 A
4Option 2*15 A
Transmission*2(10 A)
5Option10 A
6SRS Indicator10 A
7Meter10 A
8Fuel Pump15 A
9A/C10 A
10Accessory Power Socket
(Center Console)(20 A)
11Engine Control5 A
12Passenger's Side Door Lock10 A
13Driver's Side Door Unlock10 A
14Rear Driver's Side Power Window20 A
15Front Passenger's Side Power Window20 A
16Door Lock20 A
17Transmission*1
Option 2*2(10 A)
5 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
18Front Driver's Lumber support*(10 A)
19Moonroof*(20 A)
20Starter10 A
21ACG10 A
22Daytime Running Light10 A
23Steering Wheel Heater* (10 A)
24Option5 A
25Driver's Door Lock(10 A)
26Passenger's Side Door Unlock10 A
27Rear Passenger's Side
Power Window20 A
28Driver's Power Window20 A
29Front Accessory Power Socket20 A
30Smart Entry*1
STS*210 A5 A
31Driver's Power Seat
Reclining*(20 A)
32Front Seat Heater*(20 A)
33Driver's Power Seat Sliding*(20 A)
34ABS/VSA10 A
35SRS10 A
36HAC Option*20 A
37Trailer15 A
38Driver's Side Door Lock10 A
*1:Models with smart entry system
*2:Models without smart entry system
39Driver's Door Unlock(10 A)
aPower Tailgate Closer*(20 A)
bPassenger's Power Seat Sliding*(20 A)
cPassenger's Power Seat Reclining*(20 A)
dPanorama Shade Motor(20 A)
eAudio Amp(20 A)
fEPT L(20 A)
gEPT R(20 A)
hAccessory Power Socket (Cargo Area)(20 A)
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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