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Towing
Towing a Trailer
...........................................220
Trailer Sway Control ....................................
221
Recommended Towing Weights ............
221
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
223
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
226
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
229
Economical Driving ....................................
229
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
230
Off-Road Driving .........................................
230
Driving Through Water ...............................
231
Floor Mats ......................................................
232
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
233
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
234
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
234
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
235
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
237
Towing Points ...............................................
238
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
239
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
240
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ......................
241
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
242
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
242
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
244
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
244
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
244
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
246Fuse Specification Chart
..........................
247
Changing a Fuse .........................................
259
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
261
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
262
Under Hood Overview ..............................
263
Engine Oil Dipstick .....................................
264
Engine Oil Check .........................................
264
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
265
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
266
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
270
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
270
Power Steering Fluid Check .....................
271
Washer Fluid Check .....................................
271
Fuel Filter .........................................................
271
Charging the 12V Battery ..........................
272
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
272
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
274
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
274
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
275
Removing a Headlamp .............................
276
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
276
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
280
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
282
Cleaning Products ......................................
282
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
282
Waxing ............................................................
284
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
284
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
284
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
285
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
285
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
286
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
287
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
287
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FUSE BOX LOCATIONS
Left-Hand Drive
Pre-fuse box.
A
Engine compartment fuse box.
B
Passenger compartment fuse
box.
C
High current fuse box.
D
Note: The passenger compartment fuse
box is on the right-hand side for right-hand
drive vehicles.
Pre-fuse Box Your vehicle has a pre-fuse box in the
engine compartment attached to the
positive battery post. This box contains
several high current fuses. If replacement
of these high current fuses is required, see
an authorized dealer. Engine Compartment Fuse Box
WARNING: Always disconnect the
battery before servicing high current
fuses. WARNING:
To reduce risk of
electrical shock, always replace the
cover to the power distribution box
before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
The engine compartment fuse box has
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems from
overloads.
When you disconnect and reconnect the
battery, you need to reset some features.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 272).
Lift the release lever at the rear of the cover
to remove it.
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High Current Fuse Box
Your vehicle has a pre-fuse box in the
engine compartment below the engine
compartment fuse box. This box contains
several high current fuses. If replacement
of these high current fuses is required, see
an authorized dealer.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box The fuse box is behind the access cover on
the outermost side of the steering column.
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
WARNING: Always disconnect the
battery before servicing high current
fuses. WARNING:
To reduce risk of
electrical shock, always replace the
cover to the power distribution box
before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
The engine compartment fuse box has
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems from
overloads. When you disconnect and
reconnect the battery, you need to reset
some features.
See Changing the 12V
Battery (page 272). Lift the release levers
at the rear of the cover to remove it.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Transmission control module. Oil pump.
15A 2
49
Wiper park heater.
10A 2
50
Not used.
-
51
Not used.
-
52
Rear differential lock.
15A 2
53
Not used.
-
54
Not used.
-
55
4WD motor no. 1 relay.
-
86
1 M-type fuse.
2 Micro 2 fuse.
3 Micro 3 fuse.
Power Distribution Box - Bottom
There are fuses on the bottom of the fuse
box. To access the bottom of the fuse box: Towards the front side of the
vehicle.
A
1. Release the two latches on both sides of the fuse box.
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2.
Raise the rear side of the fuse box from
the cradle. 3.
Move the fuse box toward the rear side
of the engine compartment and rotate
as shown.
4. Pivot the rear side of the fuse box to access the bottom side.
5. Release the two latches to open the fuse cover.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay Number
Not used.
-
85
Trailer module.
40A 2
87
1 M-type fuse.
2 LPJ-type fuse.
Battery Mounted Fuse Link Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Number
Alternator.
225A
1
Electronic power assist steering.
125A
2
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Number
Not used.
-
1
Body control module.
125A
2
Voltage quality module (supplies rear lamp blind spot,
rear view camera, head up display, 4x4 switch, image
processing module and adaptive cruise control radar).
50A
3
Busbar through to power distribution box.
-
4
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
The fuse box is below and outboard of the
steering column behind the access cover. Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Not used.
-
1
Not used (spare).
7.5A 1
2
Driver door lock.
20A 1
3
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 266).
A
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 264).
B
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 264).
C
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 270).
D
Engine compartment fuse box. See
Changing a Fuse (page 259).
E
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 272).
F
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 271).
G
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 280).
H
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