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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Running out of fuel can cause damage notcovered by the vehicle Warranty.
If your vehicle runs out of fuel:
•Add a minimum of 1.3 gal (5 L) of fuelto restart the engine. If your vehicle isout of fuel and on a steep slope, morefuel may be required.
•You may need to switch the ignitionfrom off to on several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system topump the fuel from the tank to theengine. When restarting, cranking timetakes a few seconds longer thannormal.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Use the following guidelines to avoidelectrostatic charge build-up, which canproduce a spark, when filling anungrounded fuel container:
•Only use an approved fuel container totransfer fuel to your vehicle. Place thecontainer on the ground when filling it.
•Do not fill a fuel container when it isinside your vehicle (including the cargoarea).
•Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contactwith the fuel container when filling it.
•Do not use a device that holds the fuelpump nozzle lever in the fill position.
Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer
WARNINGS
Do not insert the nozzle of a fuelcontainer or an aftermarket funnelinto the fuel system filler neck. Thismay damage the fuel system filler neck orits seal and cause fuel to run onto theground.
WARNINGS
Do not try to pry open or push openthe capless fuel system with foreignobjects. This could damage the fuelsystem and its seal and cause injury to youor others.
Do not dispose of fuel in thehousehold refuse or the publicsewage system. Use an authorizedwaste disposal facility.
When refueling the vehicle fuel tank froma fuel container, use the fuel filler funnelincluded with your vehicle. See Fuel FillerFunnel Location (page 145).
Note:Do not use aftermarket funnels asthey will not work with the capless fuelsystem and can damage it.
When refueling the vehicle fuel tank froma fuel container, do the following:
1.Fully open the fuel tank filler door untilit engages.
2.Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into thefuel tank filler pipe opening.
3. Add fuel to your vehicle from the fuelcontainer.
4. Remove the fuel filler funnel from thefuel tank filler pipe opening.
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Towing trailers beyond themaximum recommendedgross trailer weight exceeds thelimit of your vehicle and couldresult in engine damage,transmission damage, structuraldamage, loss of vehicle control,vehicle rollover and personalinjury.
Do not exceed the GVWR orthe GAWR specified on thecertification label.
Note: See RecommendedTowing Weights (page 207).
Your vehicle may have electricalitems, such as fuses or relays,related to towing. See Fuses(page 226).
Your vehicle's load capacitydesignation is by weight, not byvolume, so you cannot necessarilyuse all available space whenloading a vehicle or trailer.
Towing a trailer places an extraload on your vehicle's engine,transmission, axle, brakes, tiresand suspension. Inspect thesecomponents periodically during,and after, any towing operation.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailermovement affects your vehiclewhen driving:
•Load the heaviest items closestto the trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest itemscentered between the left andright side trailer tires.
•Load the heaviest items abovethe trailer axles or just slightlyforward toward the trailertongue. Do not allow the finaltrailer tongue weight to goabove or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight.
•Select a ball mount with thecorrect rise or drop and loadcapacity. When both theloaded vehicle and trailer areconnected, the trailer frameshould be level, or slightlyangled down toward yourvehicle, when viewed from theside.
When driving with a trailer orpayload, a slight takeoff vibrationor shudder may be present due tothe increased payload weight.Additional information regardingproper trailer loading and settingyour vehicle up for towing islocated in another chapter of thismanual. See Load Limit (page200).
You can also find information inthe RV & Trailer Towing Guideavailable at your authorizeddealer, or online.
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Note:When you try to restart your vehicleafter a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes surethat various systems are safe to restart.Once your vehicle determines that thesystems are safe, then the vehicle will allowyou to restart.
Note:In the event that your vehicle doesnot restart after your third attempt, contactan authorized dealer.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
WARNINGS
Batteries normally produce explosivegases which can cause personalinjury. Therefore, do not allowflames, sparks or lighted substances tocome near the battery. When working nearthe battery, always shield your face andprotect your eyes. Always provide correctventilation.
Keep batteries out of reach ofchildren. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes orclothing. Shield your eyes when workingnear the battery to protect against possiblesplashing of acid solution. In case of acidcontact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minimum of15 minutes and get prompt medicalattention. If acid is swallowed, call aphysician immediately.
Use only adequately sized cableswith insulated clamps.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Do not attempt to push-start yourautomatic transmission vehicle.
Note:Attempting to push-start a vehiclewith an automatic transmission may causetransmission damage.
Note:Use only a 12-volt supply to start yourvehicle.
Note:Do not disconnect the battery of thedisabled vehicle as this could damage thevehicle electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hoodof the disabled vehicle, making sure thetwo vehicles do not touch.
Connecting the Jumper Cables
WARNINGS
Do not attach the cables to fuel lines,engine rocker covers, the intakemanifold or electrical componentsas grounding points. Stay clear of movingparts. To avoid reverse polarityconnections, make sure that you correctlyidentify the positive (+) and negative (-)terminals on both the disabled and boostervehicles before connecting the cables.
Do not attach the end of the positivecable to the studs or L-shaped eyeletlocated above the positive (+)terminal of your vehicle’s battery. Highcurrent may flow through and causedamage to the fuses.
Do not connect the end of thesecond cable to the negative (-)terminal of the battery to be jumped.A spark may cause an explosion of thegases that surround the battery.
Note:In the illustration, the bottom vehiclerepresents the booster vehicle.
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Power Distribution Box
WARNINGS
Always disconnect the battery beforeservicing high current fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock,always replace the cover to thepower distribution box beforereconnecting the battery or refilling fluidreservoirs.
The power distribution box is in the enginecompartment. It has high-current fusesthat protect the vehicle's main electricalsystems from overloads.
If you disconnect and reconnect thebattery, you will need to reset somefeatures. See Changing the 12V Battery(page 252).
Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Not used.-1
Not used.-2
Not used.-3
Wiper motor relay.30A24
Anti-lock brake system pump.50A25
Not used.-6
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98
77 96
95
94
93 92 91 90 89
88
66
44 78
56
39 26 18 1617
3 12
456789
192021222324
2728293031 40414243 55
575859606162636465 798081828384858687
67
45
32
10111213
333435
464748495051
6869707172
74
73
76
75
53
37 36
54
38
25
15
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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Not used.-7
Moonroof.20A28Power sunshade.
Second row power point.20A29
Not used.-10
Heated rear window relay.Relay11
Not used.-12
Starter motor relay.Relay13
Left-hand cooling fan number 2 relay.Relay14
Fuel pump relay.Relay15
Not used.-16
Not used.-17
Front blower motor relay.40A218
Starter relay.30A219
Storage bin power point.20A220
Rear heated seat module.20A221
Not used.-22
Driver power seat.30A223Memory module.
Not used.-24
Not used.-25
Heated rear window relay.40A226
Cigar lighter.20A227
Climate controlled seats.30A228
Electric fan relay 1.40A229
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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Electric fan relay 2.40A230
Electric fan relay 3.25A231
Massage control seat relay.Relay32
Right-hand cooling fan relay.Relay33
Blower motor relay.Relay34
Left-hand cooling fan Number 1 relay.Relay35
Not used.-36
Not used.-37
Not used.-38
Not used.-39
Not used.-40
Not used.-41
Passenger power seat.30A242
Anti-lock brake system valves.20A243
Not used.-44
Rain sensor.5A145
Not used.-46
Not used.-47
Not used.-48
Not used.-49
Heated mirrors.15A 150
Not used.-51
Not used.-52
Not used.-53
Not used.-54
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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Wiper relay.Relay55
Not used.-56
Left-hand high intensity discharge head-lamp.20A157
Alternator A-line.10A158
Brake on/off switch.10A159
Not used.-60
Not used.-61
A/C clutch relay.10A 162
Not used.-63
Massage control seats.15A164
Fuel pump relay.30A165Fuel injectors.
Powertrain control module relay.Relay66
Oxygen sensor heater.20A167Mass airflow sensor.Variable camshaft timing solenoid valve.Canister vent solenoid.Canister purge solenoid.
Ignition coils.20A168
Vehicle power 1 (powertrain controlmodule).20A169
A/C clutch.15A170Fan control relay coils 1-3.Variable air conditioning compressor.Auxiliary transmission warmup.Turbo charge waste-gate control.Electronic compressor bypass valve.All-wheel drive module.Positive crankcase ventilation heater.
Not used.-71
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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Not used.-72
Not used.-73
Not used.-74
Not used.-75
Not used.-76
Not used.-77
Right high-intensity discharge headlamp.20A 178
Not used.-79
Not used.-80
Not used.-81
Not used.-82
Not used.-83
Not used.-84
Not used.-85
Powertrain control module.7.5A186Keep alive power and relay.Canister vent solenoid.
Run/start relay.5A187
Run/start relay.Relay88
Front blower relay coil.5A189Electrical power assist steering module.
Powertrain control module run/start.10A190
Adaptive cruise control module.10A191
Anti-lock brake system module.10A 192
Rear window defroster relay.5A193
Passenger compartment fuse panel run/start.30A294
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