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 Never start or run the engine with the vehicle
on a jack.
 Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on
a jack.
 Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
 Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
 If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic .
 To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
(fig. 157)
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by
jacking on locations other than those
indicated in the Jacking Instructions for
this vehicle.
(fig. 158)
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and jack-handle from stowage.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts on the wheel with the flat tire. Turn the wheel nuts coun-
terclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
3. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Center the jack saddle between the
drain flute formations on the sill flange. Turn the
(fig. 157)
Jack Warning Label
(fig. 158) Jacking Locations
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jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle
with the lift area of the sill flange. (fig. 159)
(fig. 160)
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clock- wise with the jack handle. Raise the vehicle until the
tire just clears the road surface and enough clear-
ance is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum
tire lift provides maximum stability.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than neces-
sary can make the vehicle less stable. It
could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it .
Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 5. Remove the wheel nuts. For vehicles so equipped,
remove the wheel cover from the wheel by hand.
Do not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel
off the hub.
WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle
the wheel covers with care to avoid con-
tact with any sharp edges.
6. Install the spare tire.
(fig. 159) Front Jacking Location
(fig. 160) Rear Jacking Location
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Be sure to mount the spare tire with the
valve stem facing outward. The vehicle
could be damaged if the spare tire is
mounted incorrectly.
(fig. 161)
NOTE:
• For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a
center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
• Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use
Spare” under “Tires — General Information” in “Start-
ing And Operating” for additional warnings, cautions,
and information about the spare tire, its use, andoperation. 7. Install the wheel nuts with the cone-shaped end of
the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the wheel
nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle
off the jack, do not tighten the wheel
nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
Failure to follow this warning may result in per-
sonal injury.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw coun- terclockwise with the jack handle.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased
leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until
each nut has been tightened twice. The correct
tightness of each lug nut is 130 N

WARNING!
A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack
parts and the spare tire in the places provided.
Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
11. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area. Do
not stow the deflated tire in the spare tire
stowage location. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
12. To stow the winch cable and retainer, fit the assembled jack-handle over the winch drive nut.
Rotate the jack-handle assembly clockwise until
you hear the winch mechanism click three times. It
cannot be over tightened.
13. Stow the jack-handle and jack.
14. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Adjust the tire pressure as required.
ROAD TIRE INSTALLATION
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the
mounting studs which are on each side of the valve
stem. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle
off the jack, do not tighten the wheel
nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
Failure to follow this warning may result in per-
sonal injury.
(fig. 162)
(fig. 162) Tire And Wheel Cover Or Center Cap
1 — Valve Stem 4 — Wheel Cover
2 — Valve Notch 5 — Mounting Stud
3 — Wheel Lug Nut
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FUSES
INTERIOR FUSES
The interior fuse panel is located on the passenger side
under the instrument panel.Cavity
CartridgeFuse
Mini-Fuse Description
F100 30 Amp
Pink 110V AC Inverter –
For Versions/
Markets, Where
Provided
F101 10 Amp
Red Interior Lights
F102 20 Amp
Yellow Cigar Lighter inInstrument
Panel/Left Rear
Power Outlet
F103 20 Amp
Yellow Power Outlet in
Console Bin/Power
Outlet in Rear ofConsole
F105 20 Amp
Yellow Heated Seats – For
Versions/Markets,
Where Provided
F106 20 Amp
Yellow Rear Power Outlet
F107 10 Amp
Red Rear Camera – For
Versions/Markets,
Where Provided
Cavity
Cartridge
Fuse
Mini-Fuse Description
F108 15 Amp
Blue Instrument Panel
F109 10 Amp
Red Climate
Control/HVAC
F110 10 Amp
Red Occupant Restraint
Controller
F112 10 Amp
Red Spare
F114 20 Amp
Yellow Rear HVAC
Blower/Motor
F115 20 Amp
Yellow Rear Wiper Motor
F116 30 Amp
Pink Rear Defroster (EBL)
F117 10 Amp
Red Heated Mirrors
F118 10 Amp
Red Occupant Restraint
Controller
F119 10 Amp
Red Steering Column
Control Module
F120 10 Amp
Red All Wheel Drive –
For Versions/
Markets, Where
Provided
F121 15 Amp
Blue Wireless IgnitionNode
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Cavity
CartridgeFuse
Mini-Fuse Description
F169 40 Amp
Green Emissions – Partial
Zero Emissions
Vehicle Motor
F170 15 Amp
Blue Emissions – Partial
Zero Emissions
Vehicle Actuators
F172 20 Amp
Yellow Spare
F173 25 Amp
Natural Anti Lock Brake
Valves
F174 20 Amp
Yellow Siren – For
Versions/Markets,
Where Provided
F175 30 Amp
Green Spare
F176 10 Amp
Red Powertrain ControlModules
F177 20 Amp
Yellow All Wheel Drive
Module – For
Versions/Markets,
Where Provided
F178 25 Amp
Natural Sunroof – For
Versions/Markets,
Where Provided
F179 10 Amp
Red Battery Sensor
Cavity
Cartridge
Fuse
Mini-Fuse Description
F181 100 Amp
Blue Electrohydraulic
Steering (EHPS) –
For Versions/
Markets, Where
Provided
F182 50 Amp
Red Cabin Heater #3 –
For Versions/
Markets, Where
Provided
F184 30 Amp
Pink Front Wiper Motor
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Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide
range of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary
with temperature changes.
Tire pressures change by approximately 0.07 BAR per
7°C of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when
checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
winter.
Example: If garage temperature = 20°C and the outside
temperature = 0°C then the cold tire inflation pressure
should be increased by 0.21 BAR, which equals 0.07
BARfor every 7°C for this outside temperature condi-tion.
Tire pressure may increase from 0.13 to 0.4 BAR during
operation. DO NOT reduce this normal pressure build
up or your tire pressure will be too low.
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds
within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or
conditions are such that the vehicle can be driven at
high speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure
is very important. Increased tire pressure and reduced
vehicle loading may be required for high-speed vehicle
operation. Refer to original equipment or an autho-
rized tire dealer for recommended safe operating
speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures.
WARNING!
High speed driving with your vehicle un-
der maximum load is dangerous. The
added strain on your tires could cause them to
fail. You could have a serious collision. Do not
drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity
at continuous speeds above 120 km/h.
RADIAL-PLY TIRES
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other
types of tires on your vehicle will cause
your vehicle to handle poorly. The instability
could cause a collision. Always use radial ply tires
in sets of four. Never combine them with other
types of tires.
Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in
the tread area because of sidewall flexing. Consult your
authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs.
SPARE TIRE MATCHING ORIGINAL
EQUIPPED TIRE AND WHEEL (for
versions/markets, where provided)
Your vehicle may be equivalent with a spare tire and
wheel in look and function as the original equipment
tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your
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for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option refer to
an authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire
rotation pattern.
If your vehicle is not equipped with an original equip-
ment tire and wheel as a spare, a non-matching tem-
porary emergency use spare may be equipped with
your vehicle. Temporary use spares are engineered to
be used only with your vehicle. Your vehicle may be
equipped with one of the following types of non-
matching temporary use spares; compact, full size, or
limited-use. Do not install more than one non-
matching temporary use spare tire/wheel on the ve-
hicle at any given time.
Because of the reduced ground clear-
ance, do not take your vehicle through an
automatic car wash with a compact , full
size or limited-use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result .
COMPACT SPARE TIRE (for versions/markets,
where provided)
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use
only. You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a
compact spare by looking at the spare tire description
on the Tire and Loading Information Placard located on
the driver’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the
tire. Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S” preceding the size designation. Ex-
ample: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life the original equip-
ment tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-
stalled on your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since
the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare
tire. Do not install more than one compact spare tire
and wheel on the vehicle at any given time
WARNING!
Compact spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares,
do not drive more than 80 km/h. Temporary use
spares have limited tread life. When the tread is
worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary
use spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to
follow the warnings, which apply to your spare.
Failure to do so could result in spare tire failure
and loss of vehicle control.
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