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The fuel cap is located on
the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
While refueling, let the fuel
cap hang by the tether as
shown.To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has spring in it;
if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back
to the right.
{CAUTION:
If you get fuel on yourself and then something
ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can
spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too
quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is
nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any
“hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all
the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. SeeCleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle on page 5-80.
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make
sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-40.
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
Notice:Your engine has a specific radiator
fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could
cause your engine to overheat and be severely
damaged.
1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when
the cooling system, including the radiator pressure
cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until
itfirst stops. (Don’t press down while turning the
pressure cap.)If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means there is still some pressure left.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push
down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.
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6. Turn the bulb socket
one-quarter of a turn
clockwise.
7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing.8. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the
gray tabs and separate the connector from the
bulb base.
9. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector.
Push the bulbfirmly enough so that the gray tabs
hook over the tab on the bulb.
10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing
and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise.
11. Align the retaining clips on the back of the headlamp
with the rectangular holes in the mounting panel.
12. Pushfirmly on both ends of the headlamp to snap it
into position.
13. Push the retaining clip down to its original position.
14. Reinstall the wing stud.
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
To replace the front turn signal, parking or sidemarker
lamp bulbs, follow the headlamp bulb replacement
procedure and replace the appropriate bulb.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two
screws on the inboard
taillamp panel.
3. Pull the lamp directly rearward from the vehicle.
4. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing.
6. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up
the tabs and separate the connector from the
bulb base.
7. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector.
Push the bulbfirmly enough so that the tabs hook
over the tab on the bulb.8. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing
and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
clockwise.
9. Reinstall the lamp to its pocket by lining up the
mounting pin and pushing forward to set the
position.
10. Reinstall the screws removed in Step 2.
11. Close the liftgate.
Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
This procedure is for the liftgate-mounted taillamps and
back-up lamps.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the panel inside the liftgate by lifting the
tabs and pulling the panel off.
3. Remove the seven
wing nuts and the four
outboard nuts (two
at each end).
4. Gently lower the liftgate.
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5. Pull the lamp applique directly rearward from the
vehicle.
A. Taillamp (outboard)
B. Taillamp (center)
C. Back-Up Lamp (inboard)
6. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise.
7. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing.
8. Pull the bulb out of the base.
9. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector.
Push the bulbfirmly enough so that the tabs hook
over the tab on the bulb.10. Put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing
and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn
clockwise.
11. Replace the applique on the liftgate.
12. Gently lift the liftgate.
13. Reinstall the seven wing nuts and the four
outboard nuts.
14. Reinstall the panel inside the liftgate by connecting
the tabs.
15. Close the liftgate.
Replacement Bulbs
For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
Lamp Bulb Number
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps 3457K
Headlamps High-Beam 9005
Headlamps Low-Beam 9006
Liftgate-Mounted Back-Up Lamps 921
Liftgate-Mounted Taillamps 161
Rear Outboard Stop/Tail/Turn 3057K
Sidemarker Lamps 168
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you’ll need is located in the storage
compartment at the rear of the vehicle, on the
passenger’s side.
1. Open the jack storage compartment by lifting up the
tab and pulling the cover off.
A. Jack
B. Wing Bolt
C. Jacking
InstructionsD. Folding Wrench
E. Wing Nut
F. J-Hook2. Remove the jack and jacking tools by turning the
wing bolt counterclockwise.
3. Separate the jack by lifting up the jack from the
bracket tab and remove the folding wrench from
the jack.
The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), folding
wrench (B), wing nut (C), and J-hook (D).
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Removing the Spare Tire (Vehicles without
the Rear Convenience Center)
The compact spare tire is located under the vehicle,
ahead of the rear bumper. Use the spare tire hoist
to raise, lower and store the compact spare tire. See
Compact Spare Tire on page 5-77for more information
about the compact spare.
A. Hoist Shaft
B. Folding Wrench
C. Hoist AssemblyD. Retainer
E. Compact Spare
Tire1. Flip the rear cargo area carpet cut out to expose
the hoist shaft.
2. Attach the folding wrench into the hoist shaft.
3. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower
the spare tire to the ground. Continue turning the
wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out
from under the vehicle.
4. To remove the spare tire from the cable, tilt the
retainer and slip it through the wheel opening.
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5. After removing the spare tire, turn the wrench
clockwise to raise the cable back up.
Do not store a full-size or aflat road tire under the
vehicle. See“Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools”later in this section.
To continue changing theflat tire see“Removing the
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire”later in this
section.
If the spare tire will not lower, the secondary latch may
be engaged causing the tire not to lower.Do the following to check the cable:
1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is
visible.
2. If it’s not visible, see“Secondary Latch System”
later in this section.
If it is visible,first try to tighten the cable by turning
the folding wrench clockwise until you hear two
clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot over-tighten
the cable.
3. Then loosen the cable by turning the wrench
counterclockwise three or four turns.
4. If the spare tire has not lowered, tighten the cable
all the way and then loosen it at least two times.
If the spare tire did lower to the ground, continue
with Step 4 under“Removing the Spare Tire
(Vehicles without the Rear Convenience Center)”
earlier in this section.
5. If you still cannot lower the spare tire to the ground,
see“Secondary Latch System”later in this section.
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