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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 250
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 255
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 256
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 260
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 266
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 266
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 266 Windshield Replacement . . . . . 268
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 270
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 271
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 271
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Tire Pressure for High-SpeedOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 Tire Pressure Monitor
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 291
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 300
Jump Starting
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
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Caution
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release lever withthis symbol on it. It is inside the
vehicle on the lower side of the
instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle tofind the secondary hood
release handle. The handle is
under the front edge of the
hood near the center. Push the
handle to the right, then raise
the hood. To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly.
2. Lower the hood from full open to within 15 cm (6 in) from the
closed position, pause, then
push the front center of the
hood with a swift, firm motion
to fully close the hood. Check
to make sure the hood is
closed and repeat the process
if necessary.
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Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This
greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
power devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.
To check a fuse, look at the
silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage can
be temporarily borrowed from
another fuse location, if a fuse goes
out. Replace the fuse as soon as
possible.
To identify and check fuses, circuit
breakers, and relays, seeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block 0272,
Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0275,
and Rear Compartment Fuse
Block 0277.
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FusesUsage
F64 Engine control module–even
F65 Engine control module powertrain 1
F66 Engine control module powertrain 2
F67 Powertrain TRCM
F68 –
F69 –
F70 –
F71 –
F72 –
F73 –
F74 –
F75 –
F76 –
F77 –
K1 Starter 1
K2 Run/Crank
K3 Starter 3 Fuses
Usage
K4 LED/Automatic headlamps (if
equipped)
K5 –
K6 Coolant pump
K7 Engine control module
K8 A/C
K9 –
K10 Starter 2Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
in the center console between the
driver and passenger seats. To
access the fuses, open the fuse
panel door, or remove the panel
from the passenger side by pulling
it out.
To reinstall the door, push the door
back into its original location.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
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Instrument Panel Fuse BlockFuses Usage
F1 Body control module 6
F2 Diagnostic link
F3 Electric steering column lock
F4 –
F5 Logistics
F6 HVAC
F7 Body control module 3
F8 Head-up display (if equipped)
F9 Right front heated seat
F10 Airbag F11 Electronic transmission range
system
F12 Amplifier
F13 Body control module 7
F14 Left front heated seat
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FusesUsage
F15 Instrument panel switch bank
F16 Sunroof
F17 Body control module 1
F18 Instrument panel cluster
F19 –
F20 Rear seat entertainment
F21 Body control module 4
F22 Infotainment
F23 Body control module 2
F24 USB charger/ Wireless charging
module
F25 Ultrasonic parking aid
F26 CIM
F27 –
F28 HVAC Display Fuses
Usage
F29 Radio
F30 Steering wheel controls
F31 Front blower
F32 AC DC inverter
F33 Driver power seat
F34 Passenger power seat
F35 Battery IEC 1 feed
F36 Electric power steering
F37 Rear seat entertainment/USB
charge/Wireless
charging module
F38 Body control module 8
F39 –
F40 –
F41 –
F42 Auxiliary power outlet/LighterRear Compartment Fuse
Block
The rear compartment fuse block is
in the cargo area, on the driver side
of the vehicle behind the lower trim
panel. To open, turn the latch with a
flat bladed tool and pull the trim
panel from the edges to fold it down.
The label for this fuse block is in the
spare tire area, on the foam under
the cargo floor.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
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to a clean area frequently to
prevent forcing the soil in to the
fabric.
4. Continue gently rubbing the soiled area until there is no
longer any color transfer from
the soil to the cleaning cloth.
5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap
solution followed only by plain
water.
If the soil is not completely
removed, it may be necessary to
use a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small
hidden area for colorfastness before
using a commercial upholstery
cleaner or spot lifter. If ring
formation occurs, clean the entire
fabric or carpet.
After cleaning, use a paper towel to
blot excess moisture.
Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
and Vehicle Information and
Radio Displays
Use a microfiber cloth on high gloss
surfaces or vehicle displays. First,
use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt that can scratch the surface.
Then gently clean by rubbing with a
microfiber cloth. Never use window
cleaners or solvents. Periodically
hand wash the microfiber cloth
separately, using mild soap. Do not
use bleach or fabric softener. Rinse
thoroughly and air dry before
next use.
Caution
Do not attach a device with a
suction cup to the display. This
may cause damage and would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Instrument Panel, Leather,
Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces,
Low Gloss Paint Surfaces, and
Natural Open Pore Wood
Surfaces
Use a soft microfiber cloth
dampened with water to remove
dust and loose dirt. For a more
thorough cleaning, use a soft
microfiber cloth dampened with a
mild soap solution.
Caution
Soaking or saturating leather,
especially perforated leather, as
well as other interior surfaces,
may cause permanent damage.
Wipe excess moisture from these
surfaces after cleaning and allow
them to dry naturally. Never use
heat, steam, or spot removers. Do
not use cleaners that contain
silicone or wax-based products.
Cleaners containing these
solvents can permanently change
the appearance and feel of
leather or soft trim, and are not
recommended.
Do not use cleaners that increase
gloss, especially on the instrument
panel. Reflected glare can decrease
visibility through the windshield
under certain conditions.
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Vehicle Data
Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 327
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the left side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The VIN also appears on
the Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 326 for the vehicle's engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label
This label is in the rear
compartment, under the load floor,
inside the cargo storage shelf unit,
and has the following information:
.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
. Model designation.
. Paint information.
. Production options and special
equipment.
Do not remove this label from the
vehicle.