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Maintenance
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake lever (or
pedal) and cables.
Brake pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads for excessive wear,
discs for run out and wear, and
calipers for fluid leakage.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections
for looseness or damage. Retighten
to the specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and engine
off, check for excessive free-play in
the steering wheel.
Check the linkage for bends or dam-
age. Check the dust boots and ball
joints for deterioration, cracks, or dam-
age. Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and
clamps for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged
parts and, if necessary, repack the
grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant/
compressor (if equipped)
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.
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Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire.
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The use of any other tire size
or type may seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clear-
ance, stopping distance, body
to tire clearance, snow tire
clearance, and speedometer
reliability.
It is best to replace all four tires at the same time. If that
is not possible, or necessary,
then replace the two front or
two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling.
The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. Tire
size can affect wheel speed.
When replacing tires, all 4
tires must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tires of a differ-
ent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESC (Electronic Stability
Control), to work irregularly.WARNING - Replacingtires
Driving on worn-out tires is
very hazardous and will
reduce braking effectiveness,
steering accuracy, and trac-
tion.
Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide for
safe ride and handling capa-
bility. Do not use a size and
type of tire and wheel that is
different from the one that is
originally installed on your
vehicle. It can affect the safety
and performance of your vehi-
cle, which could lead to han-
dling failure or rollover and
serious injury. When replacing
the tires, be sure to equip all
four tires with the tire and
wheel of the same size, type,
tread, brand and load-carrying
capacity.
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Tread wear indicator
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Maintenance
DescriptionFuse ratingProtected Component
A/BAG IND10AInstrument Cluster
A/BAG15AACU, A/C Control Module, Passenger Occupant Detection Sensor
MODULE 57.5ASunroof_MTR, RAIN_SNSR,RR_BLOWER,PGS, AC_INVERTER_UNIT,Smart Key Control Module,
BCM, Rear Seat Warmer LH/RH,Driver/Passenger Seat Warmer Module,
MODULE 17.5ASport Mode Switch, Key Solenoid, Console Switch LH/RH,Rear Power Window Switch LH/RH
FOG LAMP RR10ARR_FOG_LH/RH
MEMORY 210ABCM, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, Electro Chromic Mirror, Driver/Passenger Door Module, Auto
Light & Photo Sensor, Data Link Connector, A/C Control Module, Instrument Cluster, FRT_DRV_SEAT
SMART KEY 27.5ASmart Key Control Module, Immobilizer Module
MODULE 310A
BCM, Instrument Cluster, Tire Pressure Monitoring Module, A/C Control Module, Driver/Passenger
Door Module, ATM Shift Lever Indicator, Rear Seat Warmer LH/RH, 4WD ECU, Driver/Passenger Seat
Warmer Module, MTS Module, Rear(SMART) Parking Assist Sensor LH/RH, A/V & Navigation Head
Unit, Rear Parking Assist Sensor (Center)LH/RH, AMP, SAS_ESP,EPB_EXT, Electro Chromic Mirror,
BSD
SMART KEY 410AStart/Stop Button Switch, Immobilizer Module
INTERIOR LAMP15ACargo Lamp, Vanity Lamp LH/RH, Overhead Console Lamp, Center Room Lamp, Personal Lamp
LH/RH
MULTI MEDIA15AAudio, A/V & Navigation Head Unit, MTS Module,D_CLOCK
MDPS7.5AMDPS Unit
HTD STRG15ASteering Wheel Switch
MEMORY 110ARF Receiver, Ignition Key Ill. & Door Warning Switch
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Maintenance
When cleaning lower door panels,rocker panels and frame mem-
bers, be sure that drain holes are
kept open so that moisture can
escape. If these areas are not kept
clear, moisture could become
trapped and accelerate corrosion.
Keep your garage dry
Don't park your car in a damp or
poorly ventilated garage. This cre-
ates a favorable environment for cor-
rosion. This is particularly true if you
wash your car in the garage or drive
it into the garage when it is still wet or
covered with snow, ice or mud. Even
a heated garage can contribute to
corrosion unless it is well ventilated
so moisture can dispersed. Keep paint and trim in good con-
dition
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing, the attention of a
qualified body and paint shop is rec-
ommended.
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
highly corrosive and may damage
painted surfaces in just a few hours.
Always remove bird droppings as
soon as possible.
Don't neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor
mats and carpeting to cause corro-
sion. Check under the mats periodi-
cally to be sure the carpeting is dry.
Use particular care if you carry fertil-
izers, cleaning materials or chemi-
cals in the car.
These should be carried only in prop-
er containers and any spills or leaks
should be cleaned up, flushed with
clean water and thoroughly dried.Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as
perfume and cosmetic oil from con-
tacting the dashboard because they
may cause damage or discoloration.
If they do contact the dashboard,
clean immediately. See the instruc-
tions that follow for the proper way to
clean vinyl.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liq-
uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic componentsinside the vehicle as this maydamage them.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alco-hol content solutions. If you usehigh alcohol content solutionsor acid/alkaline detergents, thecolor of the leather may fade orthe surface may get stripped off.