Power Distribution Box
WARNING:
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
WARNING:
To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. It has high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, see Changing the Vehicle Battery in the Maintenance chapter.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. You may need to remove a trim panel to access it.
The fuses are coded as follows.
Changing a fuse
Fuses
WARNING: Always replace a fuse with one that has the
specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage
rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.
If electrica ...
Maintenance
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Other materials:
Starting a gasoline engine
When you start the engine, the idle speed increases, this helps to warm
up the engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.
Note: You can crank the engine for a total of 60 seconds (without the
engine starting) before the ...
Disassembly
Engine
Special Tool(s)
Material
NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely
important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning
gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan,
can cause engine failure.
NOTE:& ...
Auxiliary Power Points
WARNING: Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the
cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter
can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fire
or serious injury.
Note: If used when the engine is not running, the battery will
discharge.
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