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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Pull the hood release lever located un-
der the left side of the instrument panel.
2. Raise the hood and locate the safety
latch, in the middle of the hood opening.
3. Move the safety latch while lifting the
hood at the same time.
4. Insert the support rod into the slot on the
hood.
5. To close the hood, remove the support
rod and place it in the retaining clip,
then lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Hood Release Lever Location
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Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel.
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel.
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,powersteering
and transmission (4-speed only) and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
•Rotatethetires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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FUSES
Interior Fuses
The interior fuse panel is located on the passenger side under the instrument panel.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
F100 30 Amp Pink–110V AC Inverter – If Equipped
F101–10 Amp RedInterior Lights
F102–20AmpYellowCigar Lighter in Instrument Panel/Left Rear Power Outlet
F103–20AmpYellowPower Outlet in Console Bin/PowerOutlet in Rear of Console
F105–20AmpYellowHeatedSeats–IfEquipped
F106–20AmpYellowRear Power Outlet
F107–10 Amp Red Rear Camera – If Equipped
F108–15 Amp BlueInstrument Panel
F109–10 Amp RedClimate Control/HVAC
F110–10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller
F112–10 Amp RedSpare
F114–20AmpYellowRearHVACBlower/Motor
F115–20AmpYellowRear Wiper Motor
F116 30 Amp Pink–Rear Defroster (EBL)
F117–10 Amp RedHeated Mirrors
F118–10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller
F119–10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module
F120–10 Amp Red All Wheel Drive – If Equipped
F121–15 Amp Blue Wireless Ignition Node
F122–25 Amp ClearDriver Door Module
F123–25 Amp Clear Passenger Door Module
F124–10 Amp RedMirrors
F125–10 Amp Red Steering Column Control Module
F126–25 Amp ClearAudio Amplifier
F127–20AmpYellowTrailerTow–IfEquipped
F128–15 Amp BlueRadio
F129–15 Amp Blue Video/DVD – If Equipped
F130–15 Amp Blue Climate Control/Instrument Panel
F131–10 Amp RedPassenger Assistance/Hands FreeSystem – If Equipped
F132–10 Amp RedTi r e P r e s s u r e M o d u l e
F133–10 Amp RedSpare
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Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)....114
Driver Cockpit..............46
Electronics
Yo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m....46
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76, 77Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .105Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .92To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6EngineAir Cleaner.............114Break-In Recommendations....35Checking Oil Level.........114Compartment............108Coolant (Antifreeze)........112Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Malfunction Indicator(Check Engine)...........90Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112, 114Oil Change Interval.........91Oil Filler Cap...........114Oil Selection . . . . . . . . .112, 114Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Event Data Recorder..........106EVIC Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Exhaust System............114
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 9FiltersAir Cleaner.............114Engine Oil..........112, 114Engine Oil Disposal........114FlashersTu r n S i g n a l.............91Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Fluid Capacities............112Fluid Level ChecksBrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Power Steering..........114
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 91
Folding Front Passenger Seat......28
Folding Rear Seat............30
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .105
Frequently Asked Questions......129
Front Heated Seats...........32
FuelOctane Rating . . . . . . . . . . .112Specifications...........112Ta n k C a p a c i t y...........112Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)...78GaugesSpeedometer.............6Ta c h o m e t e r..............6General Maintenance.........114Glass Cleaning.............114GPS Navigation (Uconnect®gps)....59
HeadlightsAutomatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Cleaning..............114Head Restraints.............25Heated Mirrors..............43Heated Seats..............32Heated Steering Wheel.........33High Beam Indicator..........91HomeLink®(Garage Door Opener) . . .78Hood Release.............107
Identifying Your Radio..........48Instrument Cluster............6Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Instrument Panel Cover........114Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning . . .114Interior and Instrument Lights......5Interior Appearance Care.......114Interior Fuses..............119Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) . . .36Introduction................2Inverter Outlet (115V)..........81Inverter, Power..............81iPod®/USB/MP3 Control......57,65
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