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Active Park Assist........................................210
Rear View Camera.......................................218
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................222
Using Cruise Control..................................222
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................223
Driving Aids
Driver Alert....................................................232
Lane Keeping System................................234
Blind Spot Information System................239
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................241
Steering.........................................................245
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................246
Drive Control.................................................251
Load Carrying
Load Limit......................................................253
Towing
Towing a Trailer...........................................258
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......258
Driving Hints
Breaking-In...................................................259
Economical Driving.....................................259
Driving Through Water..............................259
Floor Mats.....................................................260
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................262
Hazard Flashers..........................................263
Fuel Shutoff..................................................263
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................264
Collision, Damage or Fire Event..............267
Post-Crash Alert System...........................268
Transporting the Vehicle...........................269
Towing Points...............................................269
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................271
In California (U.S. Only)..............................272
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................273
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only)..........................................274
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada......................................................275
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.......................................................................277
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......277
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)......................................................................278
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart...........................279
Changing a Fuse.........................................295
Maintenance
General Information...................................298
Opening and Closing the Hood..............298
Under Hood Overview..............................299
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................301
Engine Oil Check.........................................301
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................302
Engine Coolant Check...............................302
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check......307
Brake Fluid Check.......................................307
Washer Fluid Check...................................308
Fuel Filter......................................................308
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Note:Do not attach the end of the positivecable to the studs or L-shaped eyelet locatedabove the positive (+) terminal of yourvehicle’s battery. High current may flowthrough and cause damage to the fuses.
Note:To avoid reverse polarity connections,make sure that you correctly identify thepositive (+) and negative (-) terminals on boththe disabled and booster vehicles beforeconnecting the cables.
Negative prong (–).A
Positive prong (+).BNote:In the illustration, the bottom vehiclerepresents the booster vehicle.
Note:Make sure you remove the cap fromthe positive prong on your vehicle beforeconnecting the cables.
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable tothe positive (+) terminal of the dischargedbattery.
2.Connect the other end of the positive (+)cable to the positive (+) terminal of thebooster vehicle battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to thenegative (-) terminal of the boostervehicle battery.
4.Make the final connection of the negative(-) cable to an exposed metal part of thestalled vehicle's engine, away from thebattery and the fuel injection system, orconnect the negative (-) cable to a groundconnection point if available.
Jump Starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicleand rev the engine moderately, or pressthe accelerator gently to keep yourengine speed between 2000 and 3000RPM, as shown in your tachometer.
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Power Distribution Box
WARNING: Always disconnect the
battery before servicing high current fuses.
WARNING: To reduce risk of electricalshock, always replace the cover to the powerdistribution box before reconnecting thebattery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
The power distribution box is in the enginecompartment. It has high-current fuses thatprotect your vehicle's main electrical systemsfrom overloads.
If you disconnect and reconnect the battery,you need to reset some features. SeeChanging the 12V Battery (page 308).
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Protected ComponentFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Wiper Motor 2.25A11
Not used.–2
Rain sensor.15A23
Blower motor relay.–4
Power point 3 - back of console.20A15
Not used.–6
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 1.20A27Powertrain control module power.
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 2.20A28Emissions components.
Powertrain control module relay.–9
Power point 1 - driver front.20A110
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 4.15A311Ignition coils.
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 3.15A312Non-emissions components.
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Protected ComponentFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Fuel door mechanism.10A213
Not used (spare).10A214
Run/start relay.–15
Power point 2 - console.20A116
Power point 4.20A117
Powertrain and hybrid powertrain control module - keepalive power.10A218
Run/start electronic power assist steering.10A219
Run/start lighting.10A220Adaptive cruise control.
Run/start transmission switch.15A221HEV inverter.
USB smart charger.5A222
Run/start: blind spot information system, rear view camera,heads-up display, shifter.15A223
Not used.–24
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Protected ComponentFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Run/start anti-lock brake system.10A325
Run/start powertrain control module.10A326
HCV PWR 5.10A227
Right hand side headlamp ballast.20A228
Left hand side headlamp ballast.20A229
Not used.–30
Not used.–31
Hybrid electric vehicle pulse width modulated fan relay.–32
Not used.–33
Not used.–34
Not used (spare).15A235
Hybrid electric vehicle battery electronic control module fan.15A336
Not used.–37
Vacuum pump #1 relay.–38
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Vacuum pump #2 relay.–39
Fuel pump relay.–40
Horn relay.–41
Not used.–42
Fuel door motor.10A243
Not used.–44
Vacuum pump monitor.5A245
Not used (spare).10A246
Brake on/off switch.10A347
Horn.20A248
Air flow monitor.5A249
Battery energy control module.15A250
Hybrid content vehicle power 1.15A351Hybrid powertrain control module.
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