Q:What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about
to stall, and I can not make it up the hill?
A:If this happens, there are some things you should
do, and there are some things you must not do?
First, here is what youshoulddo:
Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it
from rolling backwards. Also, apply the parking brake.
If your engine is still running, shift the transmission to
REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly
back down the hill in REVERSE (R).
If your engine has stopped running, you will need to
restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the
parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to
PARK (P) and restart the engine. Then shift to
REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and
slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in
REVERSE (R).
As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand
on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position.
This way you will be able to tell if your wheels are
straight and maneuver as you back down. It is best
that you back down the hill with your wheels straight
rather than in the left or right direction. Turning the
wheel too far to the left or right will increase the
possibility of a rollover.Here are some things youmust notdo if you stall, or
are about to stall, when going up a hill.
Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into
NEUTRAL (N) to “rev-up” the engine and regain
forward momentum. This will not work. Your vehicle
will roll backwards very quickly and you could go
out of control.
Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the
vehicle. Then apply the parking brake. Shift to
REVERSE (R), release the parking brake,
and slowly back straight down.
Never attempt to turn around if you are about to
stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep
enough to stall your vehicle, it is steep enough to
cause you to roll over if you turn around. If you can
not make it up the hill you must back straight down
the hill.
Q:Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the
hill and decide I just can not do it. What should
I do?
A:Set the parking brake, put your transmission in
PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leave the
vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill
side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would
take if it rolled downhill.
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To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it;
if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to
the right.
{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel 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. Don’t top off or over ll your
tank, and wait a few seconds after you’ve nished
pumping before you remove the nozzle. Clean fuel from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. SeeCleaning
the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-97.
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 candetermine 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 3-44.
The Check Gas Cap message will appear on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) display if the fuel cap is not
reinstalled properly. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-64for more information.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not t properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-44.
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If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as
follows:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can
remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap
when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is
no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise (left) about one-quarter turn and
then stop.
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 slowly, and
remove it.
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Headlamps, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps
If your vehicle has halogen headlamps, you can replace
the bulbs using the following procedure. Use this
procedure to replace the front sidemarker and parking
lamp bulbs also.
If you only need to change the sidemarker bulb, there is
an alternate procedure. SeeSidemarker Lamps on
page 5-57.
To remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle and
access the bulbs, follow these steps:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Use a tool to remove all of the fasteners along the
top surface of the front fascia.
3. Use a tool to remove the one screw and
one retainer on top of the headlamp assembly.
4. Gently pull the front fascia away from the headlamp
assembly and remove the screw attached to the
bracket located at the lower inboard side of
the headlamp assembly.5. Pull the headlamp assembly straight out to
disengage the snap in the retainer at the lower
outboard back surface of the assembly and then
turn the lamp so that the inboard corner clears the
front fascia and pull the lamp out
6. Remove the electrical harness connector from the
back side of the headlamp assembly access cap.
To replace the headlamp high and/or low beam bulb(s),
do the following:
1. Remove the three Torx
®screws on the back of the
access cap.
2. You can now access the low and high beam bulbs.
Turn the low beam (upper) bulb socket
one-eighth turn counterclockwise to remove it from
the assembly. Turn the high beam (lower) bulb
socket one-eighth turn clockwise to remove it from
the assembly.
3. Replace the bulb. SeeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-58for the proper bulb number.
4. Reinstall the three Torx
®screws while making sure
the access cap seal gasket is located in the access
cap seal channel.
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5. Replace the lower outboard plastic snap-in retainer
in the fender bracket, if needed.
6. Reconnect the electrical harness at the back side of
the headlamp assembly.
7. Push the headlamp assembly straight into the
vehicle engaging the headlamp pin into the
snap-in retainer and adjusting the lamp inboard side
to clear past the front fascia.
8. Reinstall the two fasteners on top of the headlamp
assembly.
9. Reinstall the screw at the lower inboard side of the
headlamp assembly through the hole in the bracket
into the headlamp.
10. Reinstall the fasteners along the top surface of the
front fascia.
To replace the sidemarker and/or parking lamp bulb(s),
do the following:
1. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the assembly.
2. Replace the bulb. SeeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-58for the proper bulb number.
3. To reinstall the headlamp assembly, reverse
Steps 5 through 10 of the procedure listed
previously.Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps
To replace the front turn signal and/or fog lamp bulb(s),
do the following:
1. Remove the protection shield located on the
underside of the front of the vehicle by pulling
out the push-pins located on the underside of the
shield. If you are replacing a bulb on the
passenger’s side, also use a tool to remove the
fasteners that attach the front fascia extension panel
in the wheelhouse.
2. Remove the two screws located on the inboard side
and bottom of the lamp assembly that attach the
lamp assembly to the front fascia.
3. Remove the lamp assembly from the front fascia by
rotating the lamp assembly rearward to disengage
the outboard hooks of the lamp from the slots
in the front fascia.
4. Disconnect the electrical harness connector from
the back side of the lamp assembly.
5. Remove the six Torx
®screws located on the
access cap.
6. If you are replacing the fog lamp bulb, disconnect
the electrical connector from the back of the bulb
socket.
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7. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly.
8. Replace the bulb. SeeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-58for the proper bulb number.
9. Reverse Steps 1 through 7 to reinstall the bulb
socket and access cap.
Sidemarker Lamps
This procedure is for replacing the sidemarker bulb only.
If you need to replace the parking lamp bulb or
halogen headlamp as well, seeHeadlamps, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps on page 5-55.
1. Use a tool to remove the fasteners that attach the
front fascia extension panel in the wheelhouse.
2. Reach forward past the wheelhouse to the front
sidemarker socket in the outboard side of the
headlamp assembly.
3. Rotate the front sidemarker socket one-eighth turn
counterclockwise to remove it.
4. Replace the bulb. SeeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-58for the proper bulb number.
5. Reinstall the socket to the headlamp assembly.
6. Replace the fasteners that attach the front fascia
extension panel in the wheelhouse.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
It is recommended that this component be replaced as
a unit. See your dealer.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Sidemarker Lamps
It is recommended that this component be replaced as
a unit. See your dealer.
Back-Up and License Plate Lamps
To replace the back-up and/or license plate lamps, use
the following procedure:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the liftgate trim panel on the interior of the
liftgate by pulling the trim panel snap-in fasteners
out of the retainers and also by using a tool to
remove the screw on the bottom right side of the
trim panel.
3. Disconnect the courtesy lamp electrical connector
on the trim panel.
4. Use a tool to remove the ve nuts on the back of
the license plate applique assembly.
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5. Remove the license plate applique assembly from
the liftgate by pulling the assembly rearward to
disengage the two snap-in retainer clips at the back
of the license plate applique assembly near the
liftgate panel.
6. For the back-up lamp, turn the bulb socket
one-quarter turn counterclockwise to remove.
For the license lamp, slide the license lamp
assembly out of the license plate applique
assembly, and turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove.
7. Replace the bulb. SeeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-58for the proper bulb number.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 6 to reinstall the license
plate applique assembly.Replacement Bulbs
For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 3157KX
Fog Lamp 9145
Front Sidemarker W5WLL
Front Turn Signal Lamp/DRLGM Part
No. 10319395
Headlamp High-Beam 9005XS LL
Headlamp Low-Beam 9006XS LL
Parking Lamp
With Halogen Low Beam W5WLL
With HID Low Beam W5W B50X2
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you’ll need is located in the rear of the
vehicle.
1. If your vehicle has the cargo management system,
remove the storage bin to access the jack.
If your vehicle has the third row seat, remove the
head rest storage tray to access the jack.
A. Wing Nut
B. Jack
C. Wheel Wrench2. Turn the nut holding the jack (and storage tray, if
applicable) counterclockwise and remove it. Then
remove the jack and wheel wrench.
The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and
the wheel wrench (B).
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