The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating.
There are spare fuses provided in the engine compartment fuse block. If you ever have a problem on the road and do not have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick a feature of your vehicle that you can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the instrument panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse block.
There is a fuse puller located on the engine compartment fuse block. It can be used to easily remove fuses from the fuse block.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Sedan shown, Hatchback similar
The instrument panel fuse block is located on the end of the instrument panel, on the driver's side of the vehicle. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling out.
To reinstall the door, insert the tabs at the back end first, then push the door into the instrument panel to secure it.
Fuses | Usage |
|---|---|
AIR BAG | Air Bag |
WPR | Wiper |
RADIO/CLK | Radio/Clock |
ECM | Engine Control Module |
BLANK | Not Used |
AUX LTR | Extra Jack |
TRN SIG LAMPS | Turn Signal Lamps |
ABS, CRUISE | Anti-lock Brake System, Cruise Control System |
LTR | Cigarette Lighter |
CLSTR | Cluster, Brake Transmission Shift Interlock/Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock (BTSI) Solenoid |
BLANK | Not Used |
BCK/UP | Back-up |
BLANK | Not Used |
TCM | Transmission Control Module |
CRUISE SWITCH | Cruise Switch (Contact Coil) |
ENG FUSE BOX, DRL | Engine Fuse Box, Daytime Running Lamps |
HAZRD LAMPS | Hazard Lamps |
AUTO A/C | A/C Switch, Clock |
HVAC | Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning |
RKE | Remote Keyless Entry |
RADIO | Radio |
S/ROOF | Sunroof |
DLC | Data Link Connector |
BLANK | Not Used |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver's side of the vehicle, near the battery. See Engine Compartment Overview for more information on location. To access the fuses, press in the top flap to release the cover.
To reinstall the cover, push the cover until it is secure.
Fuses | Usage |
|---|---|
HEAD LAMPS | Headlamps |
ECM | Engine Control Module |
IGN COIL | Ignition Coil |
I/P FUSE | Instrument Panel Fuse |
FUEL PUMP | Fuel Pump |
A/C | Air Conditioning |
HORN | Horn |
HI BEAM | Headlamp High-Beam |
DRIVER'S PWR WNDW | Driver's Power Window |
STOP LAMPS | Stoplamps |
DR/LCK | Door Lock |
MIR HTD | Heated Mirror |
FRT FOG | Front Fog |
ILLUM LT | License Plate Lamp, Parking Lamp Left |
INJ | Injector |
ENG SNSR | Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Solenoid, Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S), Cooling Fan Relay, CMP Sensor |
LOW BEAM LT | Headlamp Low-Beam Left |
ILLUM RT | Illumination Circuit, Parking Lamp Right |
LOW BEAM RT | Headlamp Low-Beam Right |
SPARE | Spare |
SPARE | Spare |
SPARE | Spare |
BATT PWR | Battery Power |
ABS | Anti-lock Brake System |
HVAC BLWR | HVAC Blower |
IGN 2 | Ignition 2 |
IGN 1 | Ignition 1 |
FUSE PLR | Fuse Puller |
COOL FAN LOW | Cooling Fan Low |
DEFOG | Defog |
COOL FAN HI | Cooling Fan High |
PWR WNDW | Power Window |
Relays | Usage |
|---|---|
COOL FAN LOW | Cooling Fan Low |
FRT FOG | Front Fog |
ILLUM | Illumination Relay |
A/C CMPRSR | Air Conditioning Compressor |
HORN | Horn |
DEFOG | Defog |
FUEL PUMP | Fuel Pump |
MAIN | Main Relay |
COOL FAN HI | Cooling Fan High |
PWR WNDW | Power Window |
HEAD LAMPS | Headlamp Relay |
