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FusesFuse LocationsIf any electrical devices are not working, set
the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
and check to see if any applicable fuse is
blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.■
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
EPS
70 A
Power Tailgate Motor
*
(40 A)
ABS/VSA FSR
20 A
ABS/VSA Motor
40 A
E-DPS
30 A
Main Fuse
120 A
2
ST CUT
50 A
Fuse Box Main 1 60 A
Fuse Box Main 2
60 A
IG Main 50 A
Headlight Washer
(30 A)
Sub Fan Motor 30 A Rear Defogger 40 A
Main Fan Motor 30 A Headlight Main 30 A Blower 40 A
3
Driver's Power Seat Sliding
20 A
Driver's Power Seat Reclining
20 A
Passenger's Power Seat Sliding
20 A
Passenger's Power Seat Reclining
20 A
4− −
5
STR Diagnosis Fuse
7.5 A
6− −
7
−
−
8− −
*1:Models with halogen low beam headlight bulbs
*2:Models with high voltage discharge tube
bulbs9
−
−
10 − −
11
Oil Level
7.5 A
12 Fog Lights
*
(20 A)
13
Power Tailgate Closer
*
(20 A)
14 Hazard 10 A
15
IGP2
15 A
16 IG Coil 15 A
17
Stop
10 A
18 Horn 10 A
19
ACM
10 A
20 Right Headlight Low Beam 10 A
*1
15 A
*2
21
MG Clutch
7.5 A
22 DBW 15 A
23
Left Headlight Low Beam
10 A
*1
15 A
*2
24ACC 10 A25
FI Main
(15 A)
26 Trailer (20 A)
27
Small
20 A
28 Interior Lights 7.5 A
29
Back Up
10 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.■
Circuit protected and fuse rating
■
Interior Fuse BoxFuse Label
Fuse Box
Circuit Protected
Amps
1
−
−
2
ACG
15 A
3
SRS
10 A
4
Fuel Pump
15 A
5
Meter
7.5 A
6
Option
7.5 A
7
VB SOL
10 A
8
Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)
15 A
9
Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Unlock)
15 A
10 Power Lumbar 7.5 A
11
Moonroof
20 A
12 Accessory Power Socket
(Center Console) 15 A
13
Washer Main
15 A
14 Seat Heaters 15 A
15
Driver’s Door Lock Motor (Unlock)
10 A
16 − −
17
−
−
18 − −
19
ACC
7.5 A
20 ACC Key Lock 7.5 A
21
Daytime Running Lights
7.5 A
22 A/C 7.5 A
23
Rear Wiper
10 A
24 ABS/VSA 7.5 A
25
−
−
26 Audio Amp 20 A
27
Accessory Power Socket (Front)
15 A
28 − −
29
ODS
7.5 A
30 Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock) 10 A
Circuit Protected
Amps
31
Smart
10 A
32 Front Right Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock) 15 A
33
Rear Left Side
Door Lock Motor (Lock)
15 A
34 Small Lights 7.5 A
35
Illumination
7.5 A
36 Rear Wiper Main 10 A
37
−
−
38 Left Headlight High Beam 10 A
39
Right Headlight High Beam
10 A
40 TPMS 7.5 A
41
Door Lock
20 A
42 Driver’s Power Window 20 A
43
Rear Right Side Power Window
20 A
44 Front Right Side Power
Window 20 A
45
Rear Left Side Power
Window
20 A
46 Wiper 30 A
Circuit Protected
Amps

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
u If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.
1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICEReplacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 337 to P. 338.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined
Fuse Blown FuseFuse Puller

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Index
Keys.......................................................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside...................................... 104
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside..................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 304
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support ................. 136
Driving ...................................................... 227
Automatic Transmission .......................... 243
Braking ................................................... 257
Cruise Control ........................................ 248
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 238
Shifting Gear .......................................... 244
Starting the Engine ................................. 240
Driving Position Memory System ............ 130
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 312EElapsed Time.............................................. 86
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 74, 335
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 251
Emergency ................................................ 340
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 349
Engine ....................................................... 346
Coolant .................................................. 282
Jump Starting ......................................... 328
Oil .......................................................... 277
Starting................................................... 240 Engine Coolant
......................................... 282
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 283
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 282
Overheating ............................................ 331
Temperature Gauge .................................. 82
Engine Oil ................................................. 277
Adding .................................................... 279
Checking ................................................. 278
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 271
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 69, 333
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 277
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 74, 335
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 64
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 315
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 134
FFeatures..................................................... 157
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 312
Oil ........................................................... 280
Flat Tire ..................................................... 319
Floor Mats ................................................. 314
Fluids
Automatic Transmission........................... 284
Brake....................................................... 285
Engine Coolant........................................ 282
Windshield Washer.................................. 286 Fog Light Indicator
..................................... 75
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 141
Foot Brake ................................................ 258
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 136
Adjusting ................................................ 136
Fuel ...................................................... 15, 263
Economy ................................................. 265
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Range ....................................................... 86
Recommendation .................................... 263
Refueling................................................. 263
Fuel Economy ........................................... 265
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 15, 264
Message.................................................. 334
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 15, 264
Fuses .......................................................... 337
Inspecting and Changing........ ............... .. 339
Locations......................................... 337, 338
GGasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 265
Gauge ....................................................... 82
Information ............................................. 263
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Refueling................................................. 263
Gauges ........................................................ 82

360Index
Power Windows ...................................... 115
Tailgate ................................................... 107
Outside Temperature Display .................... 85
Overheating .............................................. 331PPaddle Shifters
(Sequential Shift Mode) ......................... 246
Pandora ®................................................... 177
Panic Mode ............................................... 114
Parking ...................................................... 261
Parking Brake ............................................ 257
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ..................... 68, 335
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 49
Passing Indicators ..................................... 122
Power Tailgate .......................................... 109
Power Windows ........................................ 115
Precautions While Driving ........................ 242
Driving Guidelines
for Your Utility Vehicle ........................... 242
Rain ......................................................... 242
Pregnant Women ....................................... 35
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 319RRadiator..................................................... 283
Radio (AM/FM) .......................................... 167
Radio (XM ®) .............................................. 169 Radio Data System (RDS)
......................... 168
Range .......................................................... 86
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................... 168
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 349
Rear Defogger/ Heated Door Mirror Button ................... 129
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 141
Rearview Camera ..................................... 262
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 133
Refueling .................................................. 263
Fuel Gauge................................................ 82
Gasoline .......................................... 263, 344
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 71
Regulations ............................... 255, 304, 347
Remote Transmitter ................................... 99
Replacement
Bulbs ....................................................... 287
Front Wiper Blade Rubber ....................... 297
Fuses ............................................... 337, 338
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber......................... 299
Tires ........................................................ 307
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 348
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................... 85
SSafe Driving................................................ 23
Safety Check ............................................... 28
Safety Labels ............................................... 65
Safety Message ........................................... 22
Seat Belts .................................................... 29 Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor ................. 33
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ................. 31
Checking .................................................. 36
Detachable Anchor ................................... 34
Fastening .................................................. 32
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/
Shoulder Seat Belt ................................... 59
Pregnant Women...................................... 35
Reminder .................................................. 30
Warning Indicator ............................... 30, 71
Seat Heaters ............................................. 151
Seats .......................................................... 136
Adjusting ................................................ 136
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 136
Front Seats.............................................. 136
Rear Seats ............................................... 141
Seat Heaters ........................................... 151
Security System ........................................ 113
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 76
SEL/RESET Button ....................................... 83
Select Lever ........................................ 14, 244
Operation ......................................... 14, 245
Releasing ................................................ 330
Won’t Move ........................................... 330
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 161
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 246
Setting the Clock ........................................ 96
Shift Lever .......................................... 14, 244
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 70, 245

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Index
Shifting (Transmission)............................ 244
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 33
Side Airbags ............................................... 44
Cutoff System ........................................... 46
Off Indicator ............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 47
SMS Text Message ............................ 208, 220
Snow Tires ................................................ 309
Spare Tire ......................................... 319, 345
Spark Plugs ............................................... 344
Specifications ........................................... 344
Specified Fuel ................................... 263, 344
Speedometer .............................................. 82
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 240
Does Not Start ........................................ 325
Jump Starting ......................................... 328
Steering Wheel ........................................ 132
Adjusting ................................................ 132
Stopping ................................................... 261
Summer Tires ............................................ 309
Sunglasses Holder .................................... 150
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 40
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 119
Synchronized Mode ................................. 154
System Message Indicator ......................... 76
TTachometer................................................. 82
Tailgate ..................................................... 107
Unable to Open ....................................... 341
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ..................... 85
Temperature Gauge ................................... 82
Temperature Sensor ........................... 85, 155
Text Message .................................... 208, 220
Time (Setting) ............................................. 96
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 253
Indicator ............................................ 74, 336
Tires ........................................................... 301
Air Pressure ..................................... 302, 345
Checking and Maintaining....................... 301
Inspection................................................ 301
Labeling .................................................. 302
Puncture (Flat Tire)................................... 319
Regulations ............................................. 304
Rotation .................................................. 308
Spare Tire ........................................ 319, 345
Summer .................................................. 309
Tire Chains .............................................. 309
Wear Indicators ....................................... 306
Winter ..................................................... 309
Tools .......................................................... 318
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 233
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 234
Load Limits .............................................. 233 Towing Your Vehicle
................................ 237
Emergency .............................................. 340
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ........ 253
Indicator............................................ 74, 336
Transmission ............................................. 244
Automatic ............................................... 244
Fluid ........................................................ 284
Number................................................... 346
Sequential Shift Mode ............................. 246
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 70, 245
Trip Meter ................................................... 85
Troubleshooting ....................................... 317
Blown Fuse...................................... 337, 338
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 18
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 19
Emergency Towing .................................. 340
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 325
Noise When Braking .................................. 20
Overheating ............................................ 331
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 319
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 19, 105
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 330
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals .............................................. 122
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 74