Get Taking Care of the Unexpected Guide for Honda Jazz 4 Door Second Generation (2009-2015)

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Taking Care of the Unexpected

This section covers the more-

Compact Spare Tyre...................... 354

Changing a Flat Tyre .................... 355

If Your Engine Won’t Start........... 361

Nothing Happens or the Starter

Motor Operates Very

common problems that motorists

experience with their vehicles. It

gives you information about how to

safely evaluate the problem and what

to do to correct it. If the problem has

stranded you on the side of the road,

you may be able to get going again.

If not, you will also find instructions

on getting your vehicle towed.

Slowly.................................. 361

The Starter Operates

Normally ................................. 362

Jump Starting ................................. 363

If Your Engine Overheats............. 366

Low Oil Pressure Indicator .......... 368

Charging System Indicator........... 369

Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........ 370

Brake System Indicator ................ 371

Opening the Fuel Fill Door........... 372

Closing the Sunroof....................... 373

Fuses ............................................... 374

Checking and Replacing

Fuses....................................... 375

Emergency Towing....................... 381

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Compact Spare Tyre (For some types)

Your vehicle has a compact spare

tyre that takes up less space. Use

this spare tyre as a temporary

replacement only. Get your regular

tyre repaired or replaced and put it

back on your vehicle as soon as you

can.

Do not mount snow chains on the

INDICATOR LOCATION MARK

compact spare.

Do not use the compact spare tyre

if you are towing a trailer. Towing

a trailer is applicable on some

models.

The wheel of the compact spare

tyre is designed especially to fit

your vehicle. Do not use your

spare tyre on another vehicle

unless it is the same make and

model.

Do not use more than one

compact spare tyre at the same

time.

The spare tyre is smaller than the

regular tyre, reducing your

vehicle’s ground clearance. Such

things as road debris and parking

speed bumps could possibly

damage the underside of your

vehicle.

Turn the VSA system (If

equipped) off (see page 265 ).

Driving with the compact spare

tyre may activate the VSA system.

Check the inflation pressure of the

compact spare tyre every time you

check the other tyres. It should be

inflated to:

TREAD WEAR INDICATOR BAR

420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm , 60 psi)

The compact spare tyre has a

shorter tread life than a regular tyre.

Replace it when you can see the

tread wear indicator bars. The

replacement should be the same size

and design tyre, mounted on the

same wheel. The compact spare tyre

is not designed to be mounted on a

regular wheel, and the compact

wheel is not designed for mounting a

regular tyre.

Follow these precautions whenever

you are using the compact spare

tyre:

Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)

under any circumstances.

This tyre gives a harsher ride and

less traction on some road sur-

faces than the regular tyre. Use

greater caution while driving on

this tyre.

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Changing a Flat Tyre

If you have a flat tyre while driving,

stop in a safe place to change it.

Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder

of a busy road is dangerous. Drive

slowly along the shoulder until you

get to an exit or an area to stop that

is far away from the traffic lanes.

1. Park the vehicle on firm, level and

non-slippery ground, away from

traffic. Put the transmission in

Park (automatic) or reverse

Use the jack that came with your

vehicle. If you try to raise another

vehicle with this jack or use another

jack to raise your vehicle, the vehicle

or jack can be damaged.

(manual). Apply the parking brake.

For some types

If you are towing a trailer, unhitch

Jack Label for EU models

the trailer.

1.

2.

3.

The vehicle can easily roll off

the jack, seriously injuring

anyone underneath.

2. Turn on the hazard warning lights,

and turn the ignition switch to the

LOCK (0) position. Have all the

passengers get out of the vehicle

while you change the tyre.

Follow the directions for

changing a tyre exactly, and

never get under the vehicle

when it is supported only by

the jack.

See Owner’s Manual.

1.

2. Never get under vehicle when

supported by jack.

3. Place jack underneath reinforced

area.

See page 393 for your jack type.

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Changing a Flat Tyre

EXTENSION

HOOK

STRAP

TOOL KIT JACK

For some types

JACK

TOOL KIT

WHEEL COVER

3. Open the tailgate. Raise the

luggage area floor by lifting up on

the strap.

To keep the luggage area floor out

of the way, attach the hook to the

tailgate sill.

5. Take the jack out of the luggage

area.

On some types, remove the wheel

cover from the wheel with the

extension.

Turn the jack’s end bracket anticlock-

wise to loosen it, then remove the

jack by lifting it straight up.

4. Take the tool kit out of the spare

tyre well.

6. Unscrew the wing bolt and take

the spare tyre out of its well.

7. Place blocks in front and back of

the wheel diagonally opposite the

tyre you are changing.

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Changing a Flat Tyre

EXTENSION

WHEEL WRENCH

JACKING POINT

8. Loosen the four wheel nuts 1/2

turn with the wheel wrench.

9. Locate the jacking point nearest

the tyre you need to change. It is

pointed to by an arrow moulded

into the underside of the body.

Place the jack under the jacking

point. Turn the end bracket

10.Use the extension and wheel

wrench as shown to raise the

vehicle until the flat tyre is off the

ground.

clockwise until the top of the jack

contacts the jacking point. Make

sure the jacking point tab is

resting in the jack notch.

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Changing a Flat Tyre

BRAKE HUB

WHEEL NUTS

11.Remove the wheel nuts.

12.Remove the flat tyre. Temporarily

place the flat tyre on the ground

with the outside surface of the

wheel facing up. You could scratch

the wheel if you put it face down.

13.Before mounting the spare tyre,

wipe any dirt off the mounting

surface of the wheel and hub with

a clean cloth. Wipe the hub

carefully, it may be hot from

driving.

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Changing a Flat Tyre

14.Put on the spare tyre. Put the

wheel nuts back on finger-tight,

then tighten them in a crisscross

pattern with the wheel wrench

until the wheel is firmly against

the hub. Do not try to tighten

them fully.

15.Lower the vehicle to the ground

and remove the jack.

16.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in

the same crisscross pattern. Have

the wheel nut torque checked at

the nearest automotive service

facility.

Tighten the wheel nuts to:

108 N·m (11 kgf·m , 80 lbf·ft)

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Changing a Flat Tyre

21.Store the jack in its holder. Turn

the jack’s end bracket clockwise to

lock it in place. Store the tools.

Replace the cover.

For compact spare tyre

For normal tyre

WING BOLT

SPACER

CONE

Loose items can fly around

the interior in a crash and

could seriously injure the

occupants.

For normal tyre

CENTRE CAP

For compact spare tyre

Store the wheel, jack, and

tools securely before driving.

17.On some types, remove the centre 18.Place the flat tyre face down in the

cap before storing the flat tyre in

the spare tyre well.

spare tyre well.

19.Remove the spacer cone from the

wing bolt, turn it over, and put it

back on the bolt.

Store the wheel cover or centre

cap in the luggage area. Make

sure it does not get scratched or

damaged.

20.Secure the flat tyre by screwing

the wing bolt back into its hole.

22.Close the tailgate.

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If Your Engine Won’t Start

Diagnosing why your engine won’t

start falls into two areas, depending

on what you hear when you turn the

key to the START (III) position:

Nothing Happens or the Starter

Motor Operates Very Slowly

When you turn the ignition switch to

the START (III) position, you do not

hear the normal noise of the engine

trying to start. You may hear a

clicking sound or series of clicks, or

nothing at all.

On some manual transmission

models, the clutch pedal must be

pushed all the way to the floor or the

starter will not operate.

You hear nothing, or almost

nothing. The engine’s starter

motor does not operate at all, or

operates very slowly.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON

(II) position. Turn on the

headlights and check their

brightness. If the headlights are

very dim or don’t light at all, the

battery is discharged. See Jump

Starting on page 363 .

Check these things:

You can hear the starter motor

operating normally, or the starter

motor sounds like it is spinning

faster than normal, but the engine

does not start up and run.

Your vehicle has the Immobilizer

System (on some types). You

should use a properly-coded key to

start the engine (see page 112 ). A

key that is not properly coded will

cause the immobilizer system

indicator in the instrument panel

to blink rapidly.

Turn the ignition switch to the

START (III) position. If the

headlights do not dim, check the

condition of the fuses. If the fuses

are OK, there is probably

something wrong with the

If your vehicle is equipped with an

automatic transmission (CVT),

check the position of the shift

lever. It must be in Park or neutral.

electrical circuit for the ignition

switch or starter motor. You will

need a qualified technician to

determine the problem (see

Emergency Towing on page 381 ).

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If Your Engine Won’t Start

If the headlights dim noticeably or

go out when you try to start the

engine, either the battery is dis-

charged or the connections are

corroded. Check the condition of the

battery and terminal connections

(see page 309 ). You can then try

jump starting the vehicle from a

The Starter Operates Normally

In this case, the starter motor’s

speed sounds normal, or even faster

than normal, when you turn the

ignition switch to the START (III)

position, but the engine does not run.

There may be an electrical

problem, such as no power to the

fuel pump. Check all the fuses

(see page 374 ).

On vehicles with a fuel cutoff

system, the fuel cutoff switch may

be activated. If the switch is

activated, it must be reset before

starting the engine (see page 237 ).

Are you using the proper starting

procedure? Refer to Starting the

Engine on page 247 .

booster battery (see page

).

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Do you have petrol? Turn the

ignition switch to the ON (II)

position for a minute and watch

the fuel gauge. The low fuel level

warning light may not be working,

so you were not reminded to fill

the tank.

If you find nothing wrong, you will

need a qualified technician to find

the problem. See Emergency

Towing on page 381 .

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Jump Starting

If your vehicle’s battery has run

down, you may be able to start the

engine by using a booster battery.

Although this seems like a simple

procedure, you should take several

precautions.

For some types

A battery can explode if you

do not follow the correct

procedure, seriously injuring

anyone nearby.

BOOSTER BATTERY

The numbers in the illustration show

you the order to connect the jumper

cables. Make sure to disconnect the

cables in the reverse order.

Keep all sparks, open flames,

and smoking materials away

from the battery.

You cannot start your vehicle with an

automatic transmission (CVT) by

pushing or pulling it.

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Jump Starting

To jump start your vehicle, follow

these directions closely:

1. Open the bonnet and check the

physical condition of the battery

(see page 309 ). In very cold

weather, check the condition of

the electrolyte. If it seems slushy

or like ice, do not try jump starting

until it thaws.

For some types

If a battery sits in extreme cold, the

electrolyte inside can freeze.

3. Connect one jumper cable to the

positive (＋) terminal on your

vehicle’s battery. Connect the

other end to the positive (＋)

terminal on the booster battery.

Attempting to jump start with a

frozen battery can cause it to rupture.

2. Turn off all the electrical acces-

sories: heater, A/C, audio system,

lights, etc.

Put the transmission in neutral or

Park, and set the parking brake.

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Jump Starting

5. If the booster battery is in another

vehicle, have an assistant start

that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.

6. Start your vehicle. If the starter

motor still operates slowly, check

the jumper cable connections to

make sure they have good metal-

to-metal contact.

7. Once your vehicle is running,

disconnect the negative cable from

your vehicle, then from the

For some types

4. Connect the second jumper cable

to the negative (－) terminal on

the booster battery. Connect the

other end to the grounding strap

as shown. Do not connect this

jumper cable to any other part of

the engine.

booster battery. Disconnect the

positive cable from your vehicle,

then the booster battery.

Keep the ends of the jumper cables

away from each other and any metal

on the vehicle until all are

disconnected. Otherwise, you may

cause an electrical short.

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If Your Engine Overheats

The high temperature indicator

should not come on under most

conditions. It may begin to blink if

you are driving up a long steep hill

on a very hot day. If it comes on, you

should determine the reason.

3. If you do not see steam or spray,

leave the engine running and

watch the high temperature

indicator. If the high heat is due to

overloading (climbing a long,

steep hill on a hot day with the

A/C running, for example), the

engine should start to cool down

almost immediately. If it does, wait

until the high temperature

Steam and spray from an

overheated engine can

seriously scald you.

Do not open the bonnet if

steam is coming out.

Driving when the high temperature

indicator keeps coming on can cause

serious damage to your engine.

1. Safely pull to the side of the road.

Put the transmission in neutral or

Park, and set the parking brake.

Turn off the heating and cooling/

climate control system and all

other accessories. Turn on the

hazard warning lights.

indicator turns off, then continue

driving.

Your vehicle can overheat for several

reasons, such as lack of coolant or a

mechanical problem. If the high

temperature indicator turns on with

the engine running or you see steam

or spray coming from under the

bonnet, you should take immediate

action.

4. If the high temperature indicator

still turns on, turn off the engine.

5. Wait until you see no more signs

of steam or spray, then open the

bonnet.

2. If you see steam and/or spray

coming from under the bonnet,

turn off the engine.

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If Your Engine Overheats

6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks,

such as a split radiator hose.

Everything is still extremely hot,

so use caution. If you find a leak, it

must be repaired before you

continue driving (see Emergency

Towing on page 381 ).

10.Start the engine and set the

temperature control dial to

maximum. Add coolant to the

radiator up to the base of the filler

neck. If you do not have the

proper coolant mixture available,

you can add plain water.

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.

Remember to have the cooling

system drained and refilled with

the proper mixture as soon as you

can.

7. If you don’t find an obvious leak,

check the coolant level in the

radiator reserve tank (see page

236 ). If the level is below the

MIN mark, add coolant to halfway

between the MIN and MAX marks.

9. Using gloves or a large heavy

cloth, turn the radiator cap anti-

clockwise, without pushing down,

to the first stop. This releases any

remaining pressure in the cooling

system. After the pressure

11.Put the radiator cap back on

tightly. Run the engine and watch

the high temperature indicator. If

it turns on again, the engine needs

repair (see Emergency Towing

on page 381 ).

8. If there was no coolant in the

reserve tank, you may also have to

add coolant to the radiator. Let the

engine cool down until the high

temperature indicator turns off

before checking the radiator.

releases, push down on the cap

and turn it until it comes off.

12.If the temperature stays normal,

check the coolant level in the

radiator reserve tank. If it has

gone down, add coolant to the

MAX mark. Put the cap back on

tightly.

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Low Oil Pressure Indicator

3. If necessary, add oil to bring the

level back to the full mark on the

dipstick (see page 286 ).

LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR

Running the engine with low oil

pressure can cause serious mechani-

cal damage almost immediately.

Turn off the engine as soon as you

can safely get the vehicle stopped.

4. Start the engine and watch the low

oil pressure indicator. If the light

does not go out within ten seconds,

turn off the engine. There is a

mechanical problem that needs to

be repaired before you can

1. Safely pull off the road and shut

off the engine. Turn on the hazard

warning lights.

continue driving (see Emergency

Towing on page 381 ).

2. Let the vehicle sit for a minute.

Open the bonnet and check the oil

level (see page 234 ). Although oil

level and oil pressure are not

directly connected, an engine that

is very low on oil can lose pressure

during cornering and other driving

manoeuvres.

This indicator should light when the

ignition switch is in the ON (II)

position, and go out after the engine

starts. It should never come on when

the engine is running. If it starts

flashing, it indicates that the oil

pressure dropped very low for a

moment, then recovered. If the

indicator stays on with the engine

running, it shows that the engine has

lost oil pressure and serious engine

damage is possible. In either case,

you should take immediate action.

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Charging System Indicator

Immediately turn off all electrical

accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear

demister, etc. Try not to use other

electrically-operated controls such as

the power windows. Keep the engine

running and take extra care not to

stall it. Starting the engine will

By eliminating as much of the

CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR

electrical load as possible, you can

drive several kilometers (miles)

before the battery is too discharged

to keep the engine running. Drive to

a service station or garage where

you can get technical assistance.

discharge the battery rapidly.

This indicator should come on when

the ignition switch is in the ON (II)

position, and go out after the engine

starts. If it comes on brightly when

the engine is running, it indicates

that the charging system has

stopped charging the battery.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp

If this indicator comes on, safely pull

off the road and turn off the engine.

Restart the engine and watch the

indicator. If it stays on, have your

vehicle checked by the dealer as

soon as possible. Drive moderately

until the dealer has inspected the

problem. Avoid full-throttle

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

If you keep driving with the

malfunction indicator lamp on, you

can damage your vehicle’s emissions

controls and engine. Those repairs

may not be covered by your vehicle’s

warranties.

acceleration and driving at high

speed.

You should also have the dealer

inspect your vehicle if the indicator

comes on frequently, even though it

goes off when you follow the above

procedure.

This indicator comes on for a few

seconds when you turn the ignition

switch to the ON (II) position. If it

comes on at any other time, it

indicates one of the engine’s

emissions control systems may have

a problem. Even though you may

feel no difference in your vehicle’s

performance, it can reduce your fuel

economy and cause your vehicle to

put out excessive emissions.

Continued operation may cause

serious damage.

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Brake System Indicator

brake fluid reservoir. Press lightly on Slow down by shifting to a lower

the brake pedal to see if it feels

normal. If it does, check the brake

fluid level the next time you stop at a

service station (see page 299 ). If the

fluid level is low, take the vehicle to

your dealer and have the brake

system inspected for leaks or worn

brake pads.

gear, and pull to the side of the road

when it is safe. Because of the

longer distance needed to stop, it is

hazardous to drive the vehicle. You

should have it towed, and repaired as

soon as possible (see Emergency

Towing on page 381 ).

If you must drive the vehicle a short

distance in this condition, drive

slowly and cautiously.

However, if the brake pedal does not

feel normal, you should take

BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

immediate action. Because of the

brake system’s dual-circuit design, a

The Brake System Indicator is a

On vehicles with ABS

reminder to check the parking brake. problem in one part of the system

If the ABS indicator comes on with

this indicator, have the vehicle

inspected by your dealer

immediately.

On some types, it normally comes on

when you turn the ignition switch to

the ON (II) position.

This indicator comes on and stays lit

if you do not fully release the

parking brake.

will still give you braking at two

wheels. You will feel the brake pedal

go down much further before the

vehicle begins to slow down, and you

will have to press harder on the

pedal. The distance needed to stop

will be much longer.

If it comes on at any other time, it

indicates a problem with the vehicle’s

brake system. In most cases, the

problem is a low fluid level in the

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Opening the Fuel Fill Door

When you are unable to unlock the

fuel fill door, as an emergency

operation, move the actuator aside

from the luggage area and unlock

the fuel fill door.

SCREWS

ACTUATOR UNIT

COVER

1. Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on

the edge of the cover. Remove it

by carefully prying in the notch on

its middle edge with a small flat-

tipped screwdriver.

2. Loosen the two screws and move

the actuator unit to the rear.

As you move the actuator back to

the original position, the door will be

locked.

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Closing the Sunroof (For some types)

If the electric motor will not close

the sunroof, do the following:

SOCKET

ROUND PLUG

1. Check the fuse for the sunroof

motor (see page 375 ). If the fuse

is blown, replace it with one of the

same or lower rating.

2. Try closing the sunroof. If the new

fuse blows immediately or the

sunroof motor still does not

operate, you can close the sunroof

manually.

SUNROOF WRENCH

4. Use a screwdriver or coin to

remove the round plug in the

centre of the headliner.

5. Insert the sunroof wrench into the

socket behind this plug. Turn the

wrench until the sunroof is fully

closed.

3. Get the sunroof wrench out of the

tool kit in the luggage area.

6. Remove the wrench. Reinstall the

round plug.

If you need to close the sunroof

manually, it means the sunroof

opening/closing function is

developing a problem. Have your

vehicle checked by your dealer.

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Fuses

All the electrical circuits in your

vehicle have fuses to protect them

from a short circuit or overload.

These fuses are located in two fuse

boxes.

INTERIOR

UNDER-BONNET

TAB

The interior fuse box is underneath

the steering column. To remove the

fuse box lid, pull it toward you and

take the lid out of its hinges.

The under-bonnet fuse box is located

in the back of the engine

compartment on the driver’s side. To

open it, push the tabs as shown.

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Fuses

Checking and Replacing Fuses

If something electrical in your

vehicle stops working, the first thing

you should check for is a blown fuse.

Determine from the chart on page

377 to 380 , or the diagram on the

fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses

control that component. Check those

fuses first, but check all the fuses

before deciding that a blown fuse is

not the cause. Replace any blown

fuses and check the component’s

operation.

FUSE PULLER

BLOWN

3. Check each of the large fuses in

the under-bonnet fuse box by

looking through the top at the wire

inside. Removing these fuses

requires a Phillips-head screw-

driver.

4. (EU models)

1. Turn the ignition switch to the

LOCK (0) position. Make sure the

headlights and all other

Check the smaller fuses in the

under-bonnet fuse box and all the

fuses in the interior fuse box by

pulling out each fuse with the fuse

puller provided in the interior fuse

box.

accessories are off.

2. Remove the cover from the fuse

box.

(Except EU models)

Check the smaller fuses in the

under-bonnet fuse box and all the

fuses in the interior fuse box by

pulling out each fuse.

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Fuses

If you cannot drive the vehicle

without fixing the problem, and you

do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse

of the same rating or a lower rating

from one of the other circuits. Make

sure you can do without that circuit

temporarily (such as the accessory

power socket, cigarette lighter, or

radio).

BLOWN

Replacing a fuse with one that has a

higher rating greatly increases the

chances of damaging the electrical

system. If you do not have a replace-

ment fuse with the proper rating for

the circuit, install one with a lower

rating.

If you replace the blown fuse with a

spare fuse that has a lower rating, it

might blow out again. This does not

indicate anything wrong. Replace the

fuse with one of the correct rating as

soon as you can.

6. If the replacement fuse of the

same rating blows in a short time,

there is probably a serious

electrical problem in your vehicle.

Leave the blown fuse in that

circuit and have your vehicle

checked by a qualified technician.

5. Look for a blown wire inside the

fuse. If it is blown, replace it with

one of the spare fuses of the same

rating or lower.

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Fuses

UNDER-BONNET FUSE BOX

On vehicles with driver’s window auto

feature

If the driver’s power window fuse is

removed, the AUTO feature of the

driver’s window will be disabled. You

should reset the AUTO feature (see

page 135 ).

For some types

When the audio system is disabled,

the clock setting in the audio system

will be cancelled. You will need to

reset the clock according to the

instructions of the audio system.

FUSE BOX LABEL (For some types)

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Fuses

(For some types)

No.

Circuits Protected

Blower Relay

Main Fuse Battery

Fog Light^＊

Sunroof^＊

5

6

7

8

Back up

9

Small Light

Cooling Fan

Condenser Fan

Right Headlight

Left Headlight

Hazard

10

11

12

13

14

15

ABS (F/S)^＊

VSA (F/S)^＊

Horn, Stop

The fuses contained in the under-bonnet fuse box vary

slightly depending on models. On some models, the

locations of fuses are shown with symbols on the fuse

label. Refer to the table on this page for the fuses on your

vehicle.

16

^＊: For some types

UNDER-BONNET FUSE BOX

Circuits Protected

No.

Circuits Protected

Battery

1

2

3

4

Battery^＊

^＊: For some types (Fuses are located in the battery ＋ terminal)

Main Fuse EPS

Main Fuse Ignition

ABS Motor^＊

VSA Motor^＊

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Fuses

INTERIOR FUSE BOX

(For some types)

FUSE BOX LABEL (For some types)

The fuses contained in the interior fuse box vary slightly

depending on models. On some models, the locations of

fuses are shown with symbols on the fuse label. Refer to

the table in the next page for the fuses on your vehicle.

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Fuses

INTERIOR FUSE BOX

No.

Circuits Protected

No.

Circuits Protected

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Back Lights

Ignition Coil 2

Meter

Turn Signal Lights

DBW^＊

Front Wiper

Not Used

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

Front Passenger’s Power Window^＊

Rear Fog Light^＊

Sunroof^＊, Heated Mirrors^＊

Not Used

Front Fog Lights^＊

Not Used

Ignition Coil 1

Rear Demister

Heater^＊, Air Conditioning^＊

Fuel Pump

ABS^＊

VSA^＊

26

27

Audio

Rear Wiper

Accessory Power Socket, Cigarette

Lighter

SRS^＊

IGP

28

29

Door Lock^＊

Rear Left Power Window^＊

Rear Right Power Window^＊

Driver’s Power Window^＊

^＊: For some types

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Emergency Towing

If your vehicle needs to be towed,

call a professional towing service or,

if you belong to one, an organization

that provides roadside assistance.

Never tow your vehicle behind

another vehicle with just a rope or

chain. It is very dangerous.

Sling-type Equipment － The tow

truck uses metal cables with hooks

on the ends. These hooks go around

parts of the frame or suspension and

the cables lift that end of the vehicle

off the ground. Your vehicle’s

Shift to D position for 5 seconds,

then to N.

Turn off the engine.

Release the parking brake.

Leave the ignition switch in the

ACCESSORY (I) position so the

steering wheel does not lock.

suspension and body can be

seriously damaged. This method of

towing is unacceptable.

There are three popular types of

professional towing equipment.

If your vehicle cannot be transported

by flat-bed, it should be towed by

wheel-lift equipment with the front

wheels off the ground. If, due to

damage, your vehicle must be towed

with the front wheels on the ground,

do the following.

Improper towing preparation will

damage the transmission. Follow the

above procedure exactly. If you

cannot shift the transmission or start

the engine (automatic transmission),

your vehicle must be transported

with the front wheels off the ground.

Flat-bed Equipment － The operator

loads your vehicle on the back of a

truck. This is the best way to

transport your vehicle.

Wheel-lift Equipment － The tow

truck uses two pivoting arms that go

under the tyres (front or rear) and

lift them off the ground. The other

two tyres remain on the ground.

This is an acceptable way to tow

your vehicle.

Manual Transmission

With the front wheels on the ground,

it is best to tow the vehicle no farther

than 80 km (50 miles), and keep the

speed below 55 km/h (35 mph).

Release the parking brake.

Shift the transmission to neutral.

Automatic transmission (CVT)

Start the engine.

Press on the brake pedal. Move

the shift lever through all its

positions.

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Emergency Towing

For some types

If your vehicle is equipped with a

front spoiler, remove it before

towing so it is not damaged.

The steering system can be

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.

damaged if the steering wheel is

locked. Leave the ignition switch in

the ACCESSORY (I) position, and

make sure the steering wheel turns

freely before you begin towing.

If you decide to tow your vehicle

with all four wheels on the ground,

make sure you use a properly-

designed and attached tow bar.

Prepare the vehicle for towing as

described above, and leave the

ignition switch in the ACCESSORY

(I) position so the steering wheel

does not lock. Make sure the radio

and any electrical accessories are

turned off so they do not run down

the battery.

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Emergency Towing

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

FRONT TOWING HOOK

COVER

If your vehicle gets stuck in sand,

mud, or snow, call a towing service

to pull it out (see page 381 ).

When towing your vehicle, you can

use the detachable front towing

hook equipped with your vehicle.

Make sure to use properly-designed

and attached towing equipment.

EXTENSION

To attach the front towing hook on

your vehicle:

3. Screw the front towing hook into

the bolt hole behind the bumper

through the opening and tighten

the hook securely by the

extension.

1. Take the front towing hook and

the extension out of the tool kit in

the luggage area.

2. Put a cloth on the edge of the

cover. Remove the cover from the

front bumper by using the flat-

tipped end of the extension.

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.

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