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Placethejackunderthejacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
To reinstall the spare tire holder,
slide the hook, lif t up the spare tire
holder and attach it to the hook.
Attach the longer section of the
wrench to the spare tire holder
shaft. Turn the wrench clockwise.
Then attach the short end of the
wrench to the shaft, and tighten it
securely.
Reinstall the plastic cover.
11. 10.
12.13.
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WHEEL NUT
JACKING POINTS
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Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, you do not
hear the normal noise of the engine
trying to start. You may hear a
clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:
Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit f or the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied mechanic to
determine the problem (see
on page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of
the battery connections (see page ). You can then try jump
starting the vehicle from a booster
battery (see page ).
Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
on page .382 397
367 382
If theEngineWon’tStart
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Emergency T owing
Jump Starting
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Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until itPut the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back
Start the engine, and set the
temperature to maximum heat
(climate control to AUTO at
‘‘ ’’). Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as
If you do not f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page
). Add coolant if the level is
below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the tempera-
ture gauge, or lower, bef ore check-
ing the radiator.
7. 6.
8.
9.10.
11.
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288
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
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Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
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on tightly.
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If there is a problem with the power
door lock system and you cannot
unlock the driver’s door, use the
release lever.
If you cannot also unlock the tailgate
due to the power door lock system
malf unction, see page and open
the tailgate manually.To open the f uel f ill door, pull the
release lever rearward.
Place a cloth on the edge of the
cover to prevent scratches. Remove
the cover by caref ully prying on its
edge with a small f lat-tip screwdriver.
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Opening the Fuel Fill Door Manually
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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COVER
RELEASE LEVER
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Also check the combined f use box in
the under-hood f use box.
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
youshouldcheckforisablownfuse.
Determine f rom the chart on pages
, and , or the diagram on
thefuseboxlidorthefuselabel,
which f use or f uses control that
component. Check those f uses f irst,
but check all the f uses bef ore
deciding that a blown f use is not the
cause. Replace any blown f uses and
check if the device works. Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking at the wire inside.
Removing these f uses requires a
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
On the under-hood and passenger’s
side interior f use boxes, remove
the cover f rom each f use box. 3.
1.
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Fuses
Checking and Replacing Fuses
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FUSE
BLOWN BLOWN
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No. No.No.
Amps. Circuits Protected Amps.Amps. Circuits Protected
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Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
If equipped
7.5 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A Not Used
Seat Memory
Washer
Wiper
Meter
ABS/VSA
ACG
STS 20 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
10 A
7.5 A 7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A 15 A A/C
Accessory, Key, Lock
Accessory
Driver’s Power Seat Sliding
Moonroof
Driver’s Power Seat Reclining
Rear Left Power Window
Front Accessory Power Socket
Driver’s Power Window
Driver’s Side Door Lock
Lef t Front Fog Light
Lef t Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Left Headlight High Beam
TPMS
Left Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Fuel Pump
VB SOL2
SRS
OPDS (Occupant Position
Detection System)
Not Used
ACM
Daytime Running Lights :
Fuse Locations
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver’s Side)
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No. No.
Amps. Circuits Protected Amps. Circuits Protected
No.
Circuits Protected Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
10 A
10 A
10 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A Right Headlight High Beam
Right Side Small Lights
(Exterior)
Right Front Fog Light
Right Headlight Low Beam
Not Used
Interior Lights
Not Used
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Reclining 20 A
10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
20 A Accessory Power Socket
(Cargo)
Not Used
Lumbar Support
Seat Heater
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
If equipped
Front Passenger’s Power
Seat Sliding
Right Side Door Lock
Rear Right Power Window
Accessory Power Socket
(Console)
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
Not Used
Premium AMP 15 A
10 A
15 A
:
Fuse Locations
396
INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Passenger’s Side)
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous. The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required. Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle:
The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck. If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do this:
Start the engine.
Shif t to the D position and hold f or
5 seconds, then to N.
Turn of f the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) position so the
steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the f ront tires and lif t them of f
the ground. The rear tires remain on
the ground.
On 4WD models On 2WD models
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment.
T his is the best way to
transport your vehicle.
This is an acceptable
way to tow your vehicle.
Flat -bed Equipment
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Emergency Towing
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397
Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the
all-wheel-drive system. Your vehicle
should be transported on a f lat-bed
truck or trailer.
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