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{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 over ll 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 5-91.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it 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 3-38.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 3-49for 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 3-38.
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If the overheat warning continues, there is one more
thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant
mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling
system is cool before you do it.
{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 speci c 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.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push
down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap.
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To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Remove the headlamp retainer pin (A) by turning it
towards the headlamp assembly and pulling it
straight out.3. Remove the screw (B) from the top of the headlamp
assembly.
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.
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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 5-47for 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.
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 2-21for
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.
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A. Stoplamp/Taillamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp Bulb5. 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.
8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the
outboard locating/retaining pins until the lamp is
seated.
9. Secure with the inboard screws.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up 3057K
Front Turn Signal, DRL and
Parking5702KA
High-Beam and Low-Beam
HeadlampsH11
Sidemarker 194
Stoplamp, Taillamp and Turn
Signal3057K
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
retailer.
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4. Remove the jack (A) and jacking tools (E) by
loosening and then removing the wing nut (D)
and bracket (C).
5. Separate the plastic pouch from the jack and
remove the jacking tools, including the folding
wrench and extension, from the pouch.
The tools you will be using include the jack (A),
extension (B), and folding wrench (C).
The compact spare tire is located under the rear of the
vehicle. SeeCompact Spare Tire on page 5-87for
more information about the compact spare.To remove the compact spare tire, do the following:
A. Hoist Shaft
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Retainer
D. Compact
Spare TireE. Extension
(Chisel End)
F. Folding Wrench
1. Attach the folding wrench (F) to the extension (E)
and insert the chisel end on an angle through the
hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft (A).
2. Turn the folding wrench counterclockwise to lower
the compact spare tire (D) to the ground. Continue
to turn the wrench so the compact spare tire
can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
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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.
If your vehicle is an AWD vehicle, after removing
the compact spare tire, turn the wrench clockwise to
raise the cable back up. On an AWD vehicle, you
can not store a full-size tire under the vehicle.
It should be stowed inside the vehicle by the cable
provided. See “Storing the Flat Tire on an
All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle” underStoring a Flat or
Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-82for more
information.If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the hoist is
used to store a full-size or a at road tire under
the vehicle. See “Storing the Flat Tire on an
Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicle” underStoring a Flat or
Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-82for 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. See
Secondary Latch System on page 5-80.
To continue changing the at tire, seeRemoving the
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5-73.
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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
using the folding
wrench, but do not
remove them.
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.
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