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10. Clear out any mud, etc. on the hub surface, hub bolts
or in the installation holes in the wheel, and then mount
the spare tire.
11. Install the spare wheel with the nut’s tapered end
facing inward, then tighten by hand until the wheel is no
longer loose.
CAUTION!
Never apply oil to either wheel bolts or nuts as it can
cause them to overtighten.
NOTE
: Flange nuts can be temporarily used on the steel
wheel, but return to the original wheel and tire as soon as
possible.
If all four wheels are changed to steel wheels, use
tapered nuts.
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Tapered nut
Flange nut
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12. Lower the vehicle slowly and then tighten the nuts in
the sequence shown in the illustration until each nut has
been tightened to the specified torque.
88 to 108 N
•
m (65 to 80 ft lb)
CAUTION!
Never use extra force with your foot on the wheel
nut wrench or a pipe extension as you can over-
tighten the nut.
13. Lower and remove the jack, and store the jack, flat
tire and chock. Have the damaged tire repaired as soon as
possible.
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14. Check tire inflation pressure. Tire inflation pressure
specifications are shown on a placard located on the
driver’s side ‘‘B’’-Pillar.
CAUTION!
• The emergency tire is to be used only temporarily
when the standard tire is damaged. Repair the
damaged tire as soon as possible. Replace the
emergency tire with the standard tire.
• After changing the tire and driving the vehicle
approximately 621 miles (1000 km), retighten the
wheel nuts to make sure that they are not loose.
• If the steering wheel vibrates after changing the
tire, have the tire checked for balance at an autho-
rized dealer.
• Avoid mixing one type of tire with another type or
using tires of a size other than the specified size.
Premature mechanical wear and reduced handling
may result.
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ENGINE OVERHEATING
If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator enters
the “H” (hot) position, the engine may be overheated.
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
• On the highways — Slow down.
• In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle in
neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and
the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H”, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Maintenance Section of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
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WARNING!
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition key
to the OFF position. The fan is temperature con-
trolled and can start at any time the ignition key is
in the ON position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
JUMP-STARTING THE ENGINE
If the engine cannot be started because the battery is
weak or dead, the battery from another vehicle can be
used with booster cables to start the engine.
WARNING!
When using jumper cables to start a vehicle, follow
procedures exactly and exercise extreme caution.
CAUTION!
Do not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towing.
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle can-
not be started this way. Pushing or towing a vehicle
equipped with a manual transaxle may overheat and
damage the catalytic converter. Also, there is a
greater risk of an accident when a vehicle is being
pushed or towed.
1. Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical con-
tact.
2. Position the vehicles close enough together so the
booster cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t
touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
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connection. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle,
and the bad ground could damage the electrical systems.
CAUTION!
Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery. If the other system isn’t 12-volts, both sys-
tems can be damaged.
3. You could be injured if the vehicles move. Set the
parking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an automatic
transaxle in “P” (PARK) or a manual transaxle in “N”
(Neutral). Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position.
WARNING!
Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position on
both vehicles.
Use care to make sure that the cables or your clothes
are never caught by the fan or drive belt. Personal
injury could result.
NOTE
: Turn off all lights, heater and other electrical
loads. This will avoid sparks and help save both batter-
ies.
4. Make sure battery electrolyte is at the proper level.
(See “Battery” on page 325.)
WARNING!
If electrolyte fluid is not visible, or appears to be
frozen, do not attempt jump starting.
The battery might rupture or explode if the tempera-
ture is below the freezing point or if it is not filled to
the proper level.
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5. Connect one end of one booster cable to the positive
(+) terminal of the discharged battery (A), and the other
end to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (B).
NOTE
: Remove the terminal cover before connecting
the booster cable to the positive terminal of the battery.
Use the proper cables suitable for the battery size.
Otherwise heat damage to the cables could result.
Check the booster cables for damage and corrosion
before use.
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6. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the booster battery (B), and the
other end to the engine block of the vehicle with the
discharged battery (A) at the point farthest from the
battery.
WARNING!
• Be sure to observe the connecting sequence of ①
→ ② → ③ → ④.
• Make sure that the connection ④ is made to the
engine properly. If the connection is directly made
to the negative side of the battery, the flammable
gases generated from the battery might catch fire
and explode.
• When connecting the booster cable, do not con-
nect the positive (+) cable to the negative (-)
terminal. Otherwise sparks might cause explosion
of the battery.
• Use care not to have the booster cable caught in
the cooling fan or other rotating parts in the
engine compartment.
7. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
8. After the engine is started, disconnect the cables in the
reverse order.
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WARNING!
• Charging the battery installed in the vehicle
might cause the battery to catch fire and explode.
Or, damage to the vehicle could result. If it has to
be charged in that condition for unavoidable
reasons, disconnect the vehicle side negative lead.
• Keep sparks, cigarettes and flames away from the
battery because the battery may produce an explosion.
• Use adequate ventilation when charging or using
the battery in an enclosed space.
• Remove all the caps before charging the battery.
• Electrolyte (battery acid) is corrosive diluted sulfuric
acid. If electrolyte comes in contact with your hands,
eyes, clothes, or the painted surface of your vehicle,
thoroughly flush with water. If electrolyte gets in
your eyes, flush them thoroughly with water imme-
diately, and get prompt medical attention.
WARNING!
• Always wear protective clothing and goggles
when working near the battery.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes
If the vehicle is driven without sufficient battery charge,
after the engine has been started by using booster cables,
the engine may misfire. This can cause the anti-lock
braking system warning light to blink on and off. This is
a result of insufficient battery voltage; it is not a malfunc-
tion of the brake system. If this happens, fully charge the
battery before driving.
TOWING
When towing your vehicle, all state and local regulations for
towing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could
damage your vehicle. When towing is required, contact a
professional towing service and make sure that flat bed type,
dolly type or wheel lift type towing equipment is used. Do
not attempt to be towed by another vehicle with a rope using
the tie-down hooks.
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CAUTION!
• Tie-down hooks should never be used for towing
purposes.
• This vehicle can NOT be towed by a tow truck
using sling lift type equipment. This is to prevent
the bumper from deformation. If this vehicle is
towed, use wheel lift, dolly type or flat bed
equipment.
• Use the flat bed type, dolly type or dolly type
equipment if a vehicle has the following condi-
tions:
•
Any of the transaxle, axles, steering system or
power train is damaged.
•
Automatic transaxle fluid level is low.
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Sling lift type
Flat bed type
Dolly type
Wheel lift type
Front wheel lift
Rear wheel lift
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CAUTION!
• Towing should only be done by a professional
tow service particularly if it will involve towing
on winding roads, hills or heavy traffic. If you
have any doubts, use a professional tow service.
Towing—front wheel lift
Place the gearshift lever (manual transaxle) to Neutral or
the selector lever (automatic transaxle) in the “N” (NEU-
TRAL) position. Release the parking brake.
Towing—rear wheel lift
Turn the ignition key to the “ACC” position and secure
the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a
rope or similar device. Never place the ignition key in the
“LOCK” position. This will result in damage to the
steering lock mechanism.
If you have to tow an automatic transaxle model with the rear
wheels raised (with the front wheels on the ground):
Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances.
•
Speed: 30 mph (50 km/h)
•
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
CAUTION!
Never tow an automatic transaxle model with the
rear wheels raised (with the front wheels on the
ground) when the automatic transaxle fluid level is
low. This may cause serious and expensive damage
to the transaxle.
FUSES
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Fuse block
To prevent damage to the electrical system due to short-
circuiting or overloading, each individual circuit is pro-
vided with a fuse. There are fuse blocks in the passenger
compartment and in the engine compartment.
The fuse block in the passenger compartment is located on
the driver’s side at the position shown in the illustration.
In the engine compartment, the fuse block is located as
shown in the illustration.
FUSIBLE LINKS
Fusible links will melt to prevent a fire in the event that
a large current flows through a system protected by a
fusible link. In case of a melted fusible link, see your
authorized dealer for inspection and replacement.
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Fuse load capacities
The fuse cover lists the names of the electrical systems
and the fuse capacities. Spare fuses are contained in the
cover of the instrument panel (driver’s side). Always use
a fuse of the same capacity for replacement.
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Passenger compartment fuse location
Fuse location table
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1
Audio
20A
2
—
—
—
3
Sunroof
20A
4
SOCKET
Accessory socket
15A
5
Rear window defogger
30A
6
Heater
30A
7
—
—
—
8
—
—
—
9
SOCKET
Accessory socket
15A
10
Door lock
15A
11
Rear window wiper
15A
12
—
—
—
13
Relay
7.5A
14
R/C MIR
Electric remote-controlled outside
mirror
7.5A
15
—
—
—
16
Cigarette lighter
15A
17
Engine Control
7.5A
18
Windshield wiper
20A
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
19
Door mirror heater
7.5A
20
Relay
7.5A
21
CRUISE
Cruise control
7.5A
22
Back up light
7.5A
23
Gauge
7.5A
24
Engine control
10A
30A
25
—
Spare fuse
20A
15A
10A
I Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicles,
depending on the vehicle model or specifications.
I The table above shows the main equipment corre-
sponding to each fuse.
Spare fuse location
Spare fuses are contained in the cover of the instru-
ment panel (driver’s side). Always use a fuse of the
same capacity for replacement.
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Engine compartment Fuse location table
No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
1
Fuse (+B)
60A
2
Radiator fan motor
50A
3
Anti-lock braking system
60A
4
Ignition switch
40A
5
Electric window controls
30A
6
Fog lights
15A
7
—
—
—
8
Horn
15A
9
Engine control
20A
10
Air conditioning
10A
11
Stop lights
15A
12
—
—
13
Alternator
7.5A
14
Hazard warning flasher
10A
15
Automatic transaxle
20A
16
Headlights high beam (right)
10A
17
Headlights high beam (left)
10A
18
Headlights low beam (right)
10A
19
Headlights low beam (left)
10A
20
Position lights (right)
7.5A
21
Position lights (left)
7.5A
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No.
Symbol
Electrical system
Capacity
22
Dome lights
10A
23
Audio
10A
24
Fuel pump
15A
25
Defroster
40A
• Some fuses may not be installed on your vehicle. Fuse
application depends on the vehicle model, specifica-
tions, or options.
7.5A
BROWN
10A
RED
15A
LIGHT BLUE
20A
YELLOW
30A
GREEN
40A
GREEN
50A
RED
60A
YELLOW
Fuse replacement
1. Before replacing a fuse, always turn off the electrical
item concerned and turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position.
2. Remove the fuse cover.
3. Referring to the fuse location diagrams and corre-
sponding tables, check the fuse that relates to the prob-
lem.
N29C0020
OK
Blown fuse
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