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4. Connect the other end of the second 

jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt 
(4-cylinder models)/engine hanger 
(6-cylinder models) 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.

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Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and 
may prevent the engine from starting.

4-cylinder models

6-cylinder models

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Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following 
order.

1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery - 

terminal.

3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery + 

terminal.

Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.

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What to Do After the Engine Starts

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Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the 

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position.

1. Set the parking brake.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Remove the built-in key from the smart 

entry remote.

3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-

tip screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock 
release slot as shown in the image, and 
remove the cover.

4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5. While pushing the key down, press the shift 

lever release button and place the shift lever 
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The lock is now released. Have the shift 
lever checked by a dealer as soon as 
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Releasing the Lock

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Models with smart entry system

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Release 
Button

Shift Lock Release Slot

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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.

• Steam is coming out of the engine compartment.

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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.

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No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.

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Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides. 
Then open the hood.

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How to Handle Overheating

NOTICE

Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge 
needle at the 

 mark may damage the engine.

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WARNING

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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Next thing to do

1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and 

stop the engine once the temperature 
gauge needle comes down.

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If the cooling fan is not operating, 
immediately stop the engine.

2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect 

the coolant level and check the coolant 
system components for leaks.

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If the coolant level in the reserve tank is 
low, add coolant until it reaches the 
MAX mark.

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If there is no coolant 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.

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Last thing to do

Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone down, 
contact a dealer for repairs.

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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.

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WARNING

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.

Reserve 
Tank

MAX

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If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.

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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.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.

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3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.

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The light goes out: Start driving again.

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The light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and 
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the battery is not being charged.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Turn off the heating and cooling system

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/climate control system

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, rear 

defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer 
for repairs.

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If 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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If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the 
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge 
the battery.

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or 
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Reasons for the indicator lamp 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.

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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on

Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a 
dealer.

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What to do when the indicator lamp blinks

Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least 
ten minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.

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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.

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What to do when the message appears:

1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.

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If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.

3. Drive for several days of normal driving.

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When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

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.

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Check Fuel Cap Message

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

If you drive with the malfunction 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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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the 

transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator 
Comes On

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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.

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What to do when the 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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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there 
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop 
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift 
the gears.

If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come 
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution 
system is not working. This can result in vehicle 
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

A tire pressure is significantly low. If the compact spare tire is installed, 
the indicator stays on for a while, then goes off after driving a few miles 
(kilometers).

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the 
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on 
the driver side doorjamb.

If the TPMS Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• Comes on when there is a problem with the TPMS.
• If the compact spare is installed, the indicator comes on after driving 

for a few miles (kilometers).

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact 
spare tire causes the indicator to comes on, change the tire to a full-size 
tire. The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).

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NOTICE

Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause 
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always 
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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Fuse Locations

If any electrical devices are not working, 
turn the ignition switch to LOCK 

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 and 

check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.

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.

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Engine Compartment Fuse Box

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

Battery

120 A

*3

Battery

100 A

*2

Passenger’s Fuse Box

40 A

2

ESP MTR

70 A

VSA SFR

40 A

VSA Motor

30 A

AS F/B OP

40 A

Headlight washer

*

30 A

−

−

3

IG Main

50 A

−

−

Passenger Side Light Main

30 A

DR F/B STD

60 A

Driver Side Light Main

30 A

Main Fan

30 A

Wiper Motor

30 A

Sub Fan

30 A

4

Fan Relay

7.5 A

5

Rear Defroster

40 A

6

Sub  Fan  Motor

*2

20 A

*1:Models with the smart entry system have 

an ENGINE START/STOP button 
instead of an ignition switch.

*2:4-cylinder models
*3:6-cylinder models

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Hazard

15 A

8

Horn, STOP

20 A

9

−

−

10

Trailer

15 A

11

IG Coil

15 A

12

FI Sub

15 A

13

IGI Main 1

*3

30 A

14

IGI Main 2

*3

30 A

15

Back up

10 A

16

Interior Lights

7.5 A

17

FI Main

15 A

18

DBW

15 A

19

ACM

*3

20 A

20

Heater Motor

40 A

21

MG Clutch

7.5 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Locate the fuse in question by the fuse 
number and label number.

Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label under 
the dashboard.

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Interior Fuse Box

Fuse Label

Fuse Box

Driver side

Located on the lower side panel. Take off 
the cover to open.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box 
cover.

Passenger side

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

−

−

2

Seat Memory

*

7.5 A

3

Washer

15 A

4

Wiper

10 A

5

ODS

7.5 A

6

ABS/VSA

7.5 A

7

−

−

8

−

−

9

Fuel Pump

20 A

10

VB SOL 2

10 A

11

Meter

7.5 A

12

ACG

15 A

13

SRS

10 A

14

−

−

15

Daytime Running Lights

7.5 A

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A/C

7.5 A

Driver side

* Not available on all models

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*2:6-cylinder models
*3:Sub fuse box

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Accessory, Key, Lock

7.5 A

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Accessory

7.5 A

19

Left Power Seat Sliding

20 A

20

Moonroof

20 A

21

Left Power Seat Reclining

20 A

22

Rear Left Power Window

20 A

23

Front Accessory Power 

Socket

15 A

24

Front Left Power Window

20 A

25

Left Door Lock

15 A

26

Front Left Fog Light

10 A

27

Left Small Lights (Exterior)

10 A

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Left Headlight High Beam

10 A

29

TPMS

7.5 A

30

Left Headlight Low Beam

15 A

31

−

−

32

*3

ST MG DIODE

*, *1

7.5 A

Stop

*, *2

7.5 A

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*3

STRLD

*

7.5 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

Right Headlight High Beam

10 A

2

Right Small Lights (Exterior)

10 A

3

Front Right Fog Light

10 A

4

Right Headlight Low Beam

15 A

5

−

−

6

Interior Lights

7.5 A

7

−

−

8

Right Power Seat Reclining

20 A

9

Right Power Seat Sliding

20 A

10

Right Door Lock

10 A

11

Rear Right Power Window

20 A

12

SMART

*

10 A

13

Front Right Power Window

20 A

14

−

−

15

Audio Amp

20 A

16

Accessory Power Socket 

(Cargo Area)

15 A

17

−

−

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Power Lumbar

*

7.5 A

19

Seat Heaters

*

15 A

20

−

−

21

−

−

22

−

−

Passenger side

* Not available on all models

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 

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headlights and all accessories off.

2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine 

compartment.

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If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head 
screwdriver to remove the screw and 
replace it with a new one.

4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine 

compartment and the vehicle interior.

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If there is a burned out fuse, remove it 
with the fuse puller 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.

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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  
P. 538 to 540.

There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine 
compartment fuse box cover.

Combined Fuse

Blown Fuse

Fuse Puller

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Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

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Flat bed equipment

The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.

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Wheel lift equipment

The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off 
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to 
tow your vehicle.

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Emergency Towing

NOTICE

Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will 
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed 
to support the vehicle’s weight.

NOTICE

Improper towing such as towing behind a 
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the 
transmission.

Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift 
from side to side or break.

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When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.

1. Open the tailgate.
2. Pry on the front edge of the cover using a 

flat-tip screwdriver to remove the cover.

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Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth 
to prevent scratches.

3. Pull the release lever towards you.

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The release lever unlocks and opens the 
fuel fill door when it is pulled.

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What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

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What to Do When Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the 
vehicle checked.

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When You Cannot Open the Tailgate

If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.

1. Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the 

cover on the inside of the tailgate.

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Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth 
to prevent scratches.

2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate 

while sliding the lever to the side using a 
flat-tip screwdriver.

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What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate

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What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate

What to do-Following up
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the 
vehicle checked.

When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure 
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it 
does not hit anyone or any object.

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