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{Warning
Do not use a match or flame near a
vehicle's battery. If you need more
light, use a flashlight.
Do not smoke near a vehicle's
battery.
When working around a vehicle’s
battery, shield your eyes with
protective glasses.
Keep children away from vehicle
batteries.
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode. You
can be hurt badly if you are not
careful.
Follow instructions carefully when
working around a battery.
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which can cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
After a power loss, such as
disconnecting the battery or removing
the maxi fuses in the power
distribution fuse block, the following
steps must be performed to calibrate
the electronic throttle control. If this
is not done, the engine will not run
properly. 1. Turn the ignition on but do not start the engine. 2. Leave the ignition on for at least
three minutes so that the
electronic throttle control will
cycle and relearn its home
position.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Start and run the engine for at least 30 seconds.
Vehicle Storage
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
If the vehicle is equipped with
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD), this is an
additional system that needs
lubrication.
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check
the transfer case fluid unless a leak is
suspected or an unusual noise is
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heard. A fluid loss could indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and
repaired.
How to Check Lubricant1. Fill Plug
2. Drain Plug
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle
should be on a level surface.
If the level is below the bottom of the
fill plug hole, on the transfer case,
some lubricant will need to be added.
Add enough lubricant to raise the
level to the bottom of the fill plug
hole. Use care not to overtighten the
fill plug.
What to Use
Refer toRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0331 to determine what
kind of lubricant to use.
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. Do
not use the accelerator pedal,
and be ready to turn off the
engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control Function
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. It should be
parked on a level surface.
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High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting
{Warning
The High Intensity Discharge (HID)
lighting system operates at a very
high voltage. If you try to service
any of the system components, you
could be seriously injured. Have
your dealer or a qualified technician
service them.
After an HID headlamp bulb has been
replaced, the beam might be a slightly
different shade than it was originally.
This is normal.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.
Back-Up Lamps
1. Back-Up Bulb Socket
2. Back-Up Lamp Assembly
To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Reach under the rear fascia and locate the back-up lamp
assembly.
2. Remove the bulb socket (1) by turning counterclockwise and
pulling straight out of the lamp
assembly (2).
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket.
5. Install the bulb socket by turning clockwise.
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License Plate Lamp
Lamp Assembly
Bulb Assembly
1. Bulb Socket2. Bulb
3. Lamp Assembly
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Push the lamp assembly (3) toward the center of the vehicle.
2. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove.
3. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly (3).
4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket (1).
5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and
turn the bulb socket clockwise to
install it into the lamp assembly.
6. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release tab
locks into place.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 921 (W16W)
License Plate Lamp W5W LL
For replacement bulbs not listed here,
contact your dealer.
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To identify and check fuses, circuit
breakers, and relays, seeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block 0279,
Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0282, and
Rear Compartment Fuse Block 0284.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block
The underhood fuse block is on the
passenger side of the engine
compartment.
Lift the fuse block cover to access the
fuses.
The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses and relays shown.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the covers
on any electrical component.
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FusesUsage
*21 –
22 Driver motorized safety belt
*26 –
27 –/Heated seat 2
28 –/Reverse lock out
*29 AFS AHL/Pedestrian protection
30 –
31 Passenger window switch
32 –
33 Sunroof
34 Front wiper
35 Steering column lock
36 RBEC/Ignition
37 –/MIL/Ignition
38 Aeroshutter
39 O2 sensor/Emissions
40 Ignition coil/Injectors Fuses
Usage
41 –/Ignition coil/
Injectors
*42 Engine control module
43 –
44 –
45 Washer
48 Instrument panel/ Body/Ignition
49 FSCM/Ignition
*50 Heated steering wheel
*51 Engine control module/Ignition
*52 TCM/Ignition 53 Coolant pump
55 –
*56 TCM/–
*64 Automatic headlamp leveling
*65 Left HID headlamp 66 Right HID headlamp Fuses
Usage
67 High-beam headlamps
68 Headlamp leveling motor
69 Horn
71 Coolant fan
72 Starter 2
*73 Brake vacuum pump 74 Starter
75 A/C clutch
76 –
Relays Usage
*8 Headlamp washer
23 Wiper control relay
24 Wiper speed
25 Engine control module
46 Rear washer
47 Front washer
*54 Coolant pump
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RelaysUsage
57 Low-beam headlamp
58 High-beam headlamp
59 Run/Crank
60 Starter 2
*61 Vacuum pump
62 Starter
*63 A/C control 70 Horn
* Optional
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is in
the end of the driver side of the
instrument panel.
To access the fuses, remove the end
panel by gently prying with a plastic
tool near each clip, beginning at the
point shown.
To install the end cover, insert the
tabs on the back of the cover into the
slots in the instrument panel at the
points shown. Align the clips with the
slots in the instrument panel, and
press the cover into place.
The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses and relays shown.
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FusesUsage
2 Motorized cupholder
3 Electric steering column lock
4 –
5 HVAC control
6 Tilt/Telescoping steering column
8 Data link connector
9 Glove box release
10 Shunt
11 Body control module 1
12 Body control module 5
13 Body control module 6
14 –
15 Body control module 7
16 Transmission control module
17 –