Headlights
The headlight wiring is protected by a reverse current relay in the lamp switch. An overload in the electrical circuit causes the lamps to flash and, in some cases, may turn off. If this happens, check the lamp wiring immediately.
Windscreen wipers
The wiper motor is protected by a relay and a fuse. If the engine overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wipers stop until their engine cools down. Although the circuit is protected from electrical overload, heavy snow can damage the wiper assemblies. Always clear ice and snow from the windshield before using the wipers.
Power windows and other consumers
Reverse current relays in the fuse panel protect the electric windows and other energy consumers. When the current is too high, the relays open and close. This protects the electrical circuits until the current returns to normal and the problem is resolved.
Fuses and relays
The electrical wiring on your vehicle is protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, reverse current relays, and thermal fuse relays.
Look at the' silver strip inside the fuse. If the strip is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Make sure the bad and new fuses are identical.
If you have a problem on the road and you do not have a spare fuse, you can «take» one that has the same number of amps. Just take a fuse that you can do without for a long time, such as a radio or cigarette lighter, if it has the same amp rating. Put it back in place as soon as possible.
Fuse box on the instrument panel
The fuse box access cover is located on the edge of the instrument panel on the driver's side. Remove the cover to access the fuse box.
You can remove the fuse with a special tool that is located on the inside of the access door.
To remove the fuse if you don't have a tool, pinch the ends of the fuse between your thumb and forefinger and pull it out.
You may have spare fuses on the inside of the access door. You can use them as replacements if they have the appropriate ampere rating.
Using a fuse/relay
- 1. Stop/shht switch, buzzer, CHMSL (rear upper stop lamp), brake lights
- 2. Transfer box
- 3. Service lamps, truck lamps, glove compartment, interior lamps, reading lamps, vanity mirror, drivable mirrors
- 4. Combined instrument panel, DRL relay, lamp switch, remote control, lower cooling module, illuminated entrance
- 5. Rear heating and air conditioning controls
- 6. Cruise control management
- 7. Auxiliary socket
- 8. Air cushion system
- 9. Illumination of car number, parking, rear, marker, clearance, fog, door opening, fender lamps, headlights
- 10. Air cushion system
- 11. Wipers, washer pump
- 12. Air conditioning, fan, fan relay
- 13. Power rear windows, cigarette lighter, door lock relay, power seat lumbar
- 14. 4WD indicator, instrument panel, front and rear heater and air conditioning controls, radio backlight
- 15. DRL relay, fog light relay
- 16. Front and rear turn lamps, reversing lamps
- 17. Radio (from ignition)
- 18. 4WAL/VCM, ABS, cruise control
- 19. Radio (from battery)
- 20. Automatic transmission, speedometer, gauges, warning lights
- 21. Power steering
- 22. Not used
- 23. Rear wiper, rear washer pump
- 24. Front axle, 4WD indicator, TRZpene
- A. Door lock, 6-position power seat, remote central locking module
- B. Power windows
Fuse and relay center under the hood
Located at the rear of the engine compartment next to the brake fluid reservoir. Remove the latches from the cover to access the fuse box.
You can get the fuses with a special tool located inside the fuse box. You can also pull the fuse with your thumb and forefinger.
| Name | Protected electrical circuit |
| ECM-V | Engine pump, PCM/VCM |
| RR DEFOG | Rear window heater |
| IGN-E | Auxiliary Fan Coil, A/C Compressor Relay Hot Fuel Module |
| FUEL SOL | Fuel solenoid (for diesel) |
| GLOW PLUG | Heated candles (for diesel) |
| HORN | Siren, lamps under the hood |
| AUXFAN | Auxiliary fan |
| ECM-1 | Injector, PCM/VCM |
| A/S-1 | air conditioner |
| ENG-1 | Ignition Switch, EGR, Injection, Idle Speed Control Solenoid |
| LIGHTING | headlights, dash light switch, fog lights, fuses |
| WATT | Battery, fuse box bus |
| IGN-1 | ignition switch |
| IGN-2 | ignition switch |
| BLOWER | Fan relay |
| STOP/HAZ | stop lamps |