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10-6 Vehicle Care
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-13.
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine Cover) (If
Equipped). See Power Steering
Fluid (LF3 and LFX with AWD)
on page 10-21 orPower
Steering Fluid (LFX with FWD)
on page 10-21.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10-9.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil on
page 10-9. 5.
Engine Cover on page 10-8.
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10-15.
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10-22.
8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10-16.
9. Battery on page 10-25 (Battery
Cover not Shown). 10. Remote Positive (+) Terminal
(Battery Cover not Shown).
SeeJump Starting on
page 10-76.
11. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-31.
12. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump
Starting on page 10-76.
13. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
on page 10-22.
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10-8 Vehicle Care
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-13.
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine Cover). See
Power Steering Fluid (LF3 and
LFX with AWD) on page 10-21
orPower Steering Fluid (LFX
with FWD) on page 10-21.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine
Oil on page 10-9.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine
Oil on page 10-9.
5. Engine Cover on page 10-8.
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10-15.
7. Charged Air Coolant Reservoir and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10-16.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10-22.
9. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant on page 10-16. 10.
Battery on page 10-25 (Battery
Cover not Shown).
11. Remote Positive (+) Terminal (Battery Cover not Shown).
SeeJump Starting on
page 10-76.
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-31.
13. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
on page 10-22.
14. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump
Starting on page 10-76.Engine Cover
3.6L V6 Engine Turbo
1. Engine Oil Fill Cap
2. Engine Cover Bolt
3. Engine Cover
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Battery
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview on
page 10-5for battery location.
{Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting on
page 10-76 for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Under normal driving conditions,
transfer case fluid does not require
changing or checking unless there is a fluid leak or unusual noise.
If required, have the transfer case
serviced by your dealer.
Starter Switch Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
See Electric Parking Brake on
page 9-27.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
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10-32 Vehicle Care
J-CaseFuses Usage
25 Retained Accessory Power
26 Antilock Brake System Pump
27 Electric Parking Brake
28 Rear Window Defogger
41 Brake Vacuum Assist Pump
42 Cooling Fan K2
44 Headlamp Washer
45 Cooling Fan K1
Mini Fuses Usage 1 Transmission Control Module –
Battery
2 Engine Control Module Battery Mini Fuses Usage
3 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
4 SAI Solenoid
5 Engine Control Module Run/Crank
8 Ignition Coils –Even
(Six Cylinder
Engine)
9 Ignition Coils –Odd
(Six Cylinder
Engine)
10 Engine Control Module–Switched
Battery (from Engine
Control Module
Relay)
11 Six Cylinder Engine: Post Catalytic
Converter Oxygen
Sensor Heater,
Mass Air Flow
Sensor, Flex Fuel
Sensor Mini Fuses Usage
13 Run/Crank for Transmission
Control Module and
Fuel System Control
Module
14 Right Rear Heated Seat
15 Left Rear Heated Seat
16 Ventilated Seats Run/Crank
17 Body Run/Crank
18 Autonet Run/Crank (Aftermarket)
20 Heated Steering Wheel
23 Variable Effort Steering
29 Passive Entry/ Passive Start
Module–Battery
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Mini Fuses Usage30 All-Wheel Drive Module
31 Left Front Heated Seat
32 Body Control Module 6
33 Right Front Heated Seat
34 Antilock Brake System Valves
35 Amplifier
37 Right High Beam
38 Left High Beam
46 Cooling Fan Relay
47 Six Cylinder Engine: Pre Catalytic
Converter Oxygen
Sensor Heater,
Canister Purge
Solenoid Mini Fuses Usage
49 Right High Intensity Discharge
Headlamp
50 Left High Intensity Discharge
Headlamp
51 Horn
52 Cluster Run/Crank
53 Run/Crank for Inside Rearview Mirror,
Rear Vision Camera
54 Run/Crank for Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning
55 Outside Rearview Mirror, Universal
Garage Door
Opener, Front
Window Switches
56 Windshield Washer
57 Steering Column Lock Mini Fuses Usage
60 Heated Mirror
62 Not Used
64 Adaptive Forward Lighting (AFL)
Module–Battery
66 Trunk Release
67 Fuel System Control Module
69 Regulated Voltage Control Sensor
70 Vent Canister Solenoid
71 Memory Module
Mini Relays Usage 7 Engine Control Module
9 Cooling Fan
13 Cooling Fan
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10-76 Vehicle Care
Full-Size Spare Tire
If this vehicle came with a full-size
spare tire, it was fully inflated when
new, however, it can lose air over
time. Check the inflation pressure
regularly. SeeTire Pressure on
page 10-46 andVehicle Load Limits
on page 9-10 for information
regarding proper tire inflation and
loading the vehicle. For instructions
on how to remove, install, or store a
spare tire, see Tire Changing on
page 10-70. After installing the spare tire on the
vehicle, stop as soon as possible
and check that the spare is correctly
inflated. The spare tire is made to
perform well at speeds up to
112 km/h (70 mph) at the
recommended inflation pressure, so
you can finish your trip.
Have the damaged or flat road tire
repaired or replaced and installed
back onto the vehicle as soon as
possible so the spare tire will be
available in case it is needed again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of
different sizes, because they will not
fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel
together.
Jump Starting
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see
Battery on
page 10-25.
If the battery has run down, try to
use another vehicle and some
jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to
do it safely.
{Warning
Batteries can hurt you. They can
be dangerous because:
.They contain acid that can
burn you.
.They contain gas that can
explode or ignite.
.They contain enough
electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps
exactly, some or all of these
things can hurt you.
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{Caution
Ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage
the vehicle.
The vehicle has a battery cover
which must be removed to gain
access to the battery for jump
starting.
1. Clips
2. Pivot Points
To remove the battery cover:
1. Release the two rear clips (1).
2. Lift the battery cover up towards the front of the vehicle to release
it from the pivot points (2) and
remove.
3. Reverse Steps 1–2 to reinstall the battery cover.The vehicle has a remote
positive (+) terminal under a trim
cover. It is under the battery cover
on the driver side of the engine
compartment. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 10-5. You should always use
this remote positive terminal.
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10-78 Vehicle Care
The vehicle has a remote negative
(−) ground location. It is located on
the driver side of the engine
compartment. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on
page 10-5. You should always use
this remote ground location, instead
of the terminal on the battery.
These posts are used instead of a
direct connection to the battery.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a
negative ground system.
{Caution
If the other vehicle does not have
a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly. Vehicles with an automatic
transmission should be in
P (Park). See Shifting Into Park
on page 9-20.
{Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
either vehicle when jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition to OFF and switch off all lights and
accessories in both vehicles,
except the hazard warning
flashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.