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An emergency like this requires close attention and a
quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at
the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you
can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without
removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer
quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel
once you have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving
at all times and wear safety belts properly.
Off-Road Recovery
You may nd that your right wheels have dropped off the
edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving.
If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the
pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the
accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way,
steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of
the pavement. You can turn the steering wheel up to
one-quarter turn until the right front tire contacts
the pavement edge. Then turn your steering wheel to
go straight down the roadway.
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While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether.
{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. Do not top off or overll the
tank and wait a few seconds after you have nished
pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel
from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See
Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-81.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure the cap is fully
installed. 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.The CHECK GAS CAP message will be displayed in
the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not
properly installed. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-51for 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 3-40.
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{CAUTION:
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling
system can blow out and burn you badly. They
are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator
pressure cap — even a little — they can come
out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the
cooling system, including the radiator pressure
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and
radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have
to turn the pressure cap.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
Notice:Your engine has a specic radiator
ll 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
it rst stops. Do not 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.
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4. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the socket wiring harness connector
from the headlamp assembly.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove
from the assembly.
7. To replace a headlamp bulb, disconnect the bulb
socket wiring harness and connect to the new bulb
socket.
To replace a sidemarker bulb, pull the old bulb out
and push a new bulb in.
8. Reinstall the bulb socket by inserting into the bulb
assembly and turning it clockwise to secure.
9. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
To replace one of these bulbs (A), do the following:
1. Follow the Steps 1 through 4 to remove the
headlamp assembly. SeeHeadlamps and
Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-43for more
information.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove
from the assembly.
3. Pull the old bulb out from the bulb socket.
4. Replace with a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket by inserting into the bulb
assembly and turning it clockwise to secure.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To change a stoplamp/taillamp, turn signal or back-up
lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 2-22for
more information.
2. Remove the two screws
from the taillamp
housing on the
inboard side.
3. Pull out the taillamp housing.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from
the taillamp assembly.A. Stoplamp/Taillamp
B. Turn Signal LampC. Back-up Lamp Bulb
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove.
6. Replace the bulb by pulling the old bulb out of
the socket and gently pushing in a new bulb.
7. Replace the bulb socket by inserting and turning
clockwise to secure.
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2. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower
the compact spare tire to the ground. Continue to
turn the wrench so the compact spare tire can
be pulled out from under the vehicle.
3. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable to remove
the compact spare tire, so it can be pulled up
through the wheel opening.After removing the compact spare tire, turn the
wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up. You
can not store a full-size tire under the vehicle.
It should be stowed inside the vehicle by the cable
provided. SeeStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 5-74for more information.
4. Remove the compact spare tire from the cable.
If the compact spare tire will not lower, check under
the vehicle to see if the tire is hanging loose and
the cable end and spring under the wheel plate are
missing. If so, the secondary latch system is engaged.
SeeSecondary Latch System on page 5-72.
To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving the
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-67.
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Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
If the wheel has a center cap, use the handle of the
folding wrench to pry it off. Then, with the other end of
the folding wrench, loosen the nuts.
If your vehicle has the plastic bolt-on wheel covers,
loosen the bolts completely using the folding wrench,
and remove the wheel cover.
Once the center cap and/or wheel cover are removed,
use the following steps to remove the at tire and
install the spare tire.1. Loosen the wheel
nuts — but do not
remove them — using
the folding wrench.
Turn the handle
counterclockwise about
180 degrees, then ip
the handle back to
the starting position.
This avoids taking the
wrench off the lug nut
for each turn.
For wheels equipped with a wheel lock key, use
the wheel lock key between the lock nut and folding
wrench. The key is supplied in the front passenger
door pocket.
Notice:If your vehicle has wheel locks and you
use an impact wrench to remove the wheel nuts,
you could damage the lock nut or wheel lock key.
Do not use an impact wrench to remove the
wheel nuts if your vehicle has wheel locks.
Notice:If you use a jack to raise the vehicle without
positioning it correctly, you could damage your
vehicle. When raising your vehicle on a jack, avoid
contact with the rear axle control arms.
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5. Attach the folding wrench (A) to the jack (B),
and turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack
head approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm).6. Raise the vehicle by turning the folding wrench
clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far
enough off the ground so there is enough room
for the compact spare tire to t under the
wheel well.
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