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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0303.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil
0 299.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil
0 299.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System 0304.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake
Fluid 0311.
6. Battery - North America 0312.
7. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System
0 304.
8. Positive (+) Battery Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting -
North America 0359.
9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid 0309.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0317.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0359.
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9. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.See Washer Fluid 0309.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0317.
11. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0359.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance
and long life, careful attention must
be paid to engine oil. Following these
simple, but important steps will help
protect your investment:
.Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in
this section.
.Check the engine oil level regularly
and maintain the proper oil level.
See “Checking Engine Oil” and
“When to Add Engine Oil” in this
section.
.Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life
System 0301.
.Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with Used
Oil” in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level regularly,
every 650 km (400 mi), especially prior
to a long trip. The engine oil dipstick
handle is a loop. See Engine
Compartment Overview 0296 for the
location.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle may
be hot; it could burn you. Use a
towel or glove to touch the dipstick
handle.
If a low oil Driver Information Center
(DIC) message displays, check the oil
level.
Follow these guidelines:
.To get an accurate reading, park the
vehicle on level ground. Check the
engine oil level after the engine has
been off for at least two hours.
Checking the engine oil level on
steep grades or too soon after
engine shutoff can result in incorrect readings. Accuracy
improves when checking a cold
engine prior to starting. Remove the
dipstick and check the level.
.If unable to wait two hours, the
engine must be off for at least
15 minutes if the engine is warm,
or at least 30 minutes if the engine
is not warm. Pull out the dipstick,
wipe it with a clean paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the
way. Remove it again, keeping the
tip down, and check the level.
When to Add Engine Oil
2.0L L4 Engine
3.6L V6 Engine
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Caution (Continued)
cause system damage. If coolant is
not visible in the surge tank,
contact your dealer.
The coolant surge tank pressure cap
can be removed when the cooling
system, including the surge tank
pressure cap and upper radiator hose,
is no longer hot.
Coolant Fill Instructions (3.6L
Engine Only)
1. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If a hiss is heard,
wait for that to stop. A hiss means
there is still some pressure left.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with theproper mixture to the mark pointed
to on the front of the coolant
surge tank.
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine
and let it run until you can feel the
upper radiator hose getting hot.
Watch out for the engine cooling
fans. By this time, the coolant level
inside the coolant surge tank may
be lower. If the level is lower, add
more of the proper mixture to the
coolant surge tank until the level
reaches the mark pointed to on the
front of the coolant surge tank. 5. Replace the pressure cap tightly.
6. Verify coolant level after the engine
is shut off and the coolant is cold.
If necessary, repeat coolant fill
procedure Step 1–6.
Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and engine
damage may occur. Be sure the cap
is properly and tightly secured.
Automatic Coolant Service Fill
Instructions (2.0L Engine Only)
If equipped, this feature assists in
filling and removing air from the
cooling system after service of
components or when coolant is added
after being too low.
To activate the fill and air removal
process:
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Warning (Continued)
You or others could be injured or
killed, and the vehicle could be
damaged.
See Accessories and Modifications
0 294 and
General Information 0293.
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.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block
The underhood fuse block is in the
engine compartment, on the driver
side of the vehicle.
Caution
Do not pull the engine
compartment fuse block lever, since
it is intended only for service
purposes. If pulled, vehicle
malfunction may occur.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the covers
on any electrical component.
To remove the fuse block cover, press
the clips on the cover and lift it
straight up.
The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses, relays, and features
shown.
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FusesUsage
F1 Antilock brake system
F2 Starter 1 Fuses
Usage
F3 DC DC transformer 1
F4 – Fuses
Usage
F5 DC DC transformer 2
F6 Amplifier 1
F7 Front blower
F8 Starter 3
F9 –
F10 –
F11 –
F12 Front wiper
F13 Starter 2
F14 LED/Automatic headlamp leveling
F15 Rear wiper 1
F16 –
F17 –
F18 Automatic headlamp leveling module
F19 –
F20 –
F21 –
F22 Electronic brake control module
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FusesUsage
F23 Parking/Trailer lamps
F24 Right trailer stoplamp/Turnlamp
F25 Steering column lock
F26 –
F27 Left trailer stoplamp/ Turnlamp
F28 –
F29 –
F30 Washer pump
F31 –
F32 –
F33 Fog lamps
F34 Horn
F35 –
F36 Headlamp high-beam –left
F37 Headlamp high-beam –right
F38 –/Spare Fuses
Usage
F39 Transmission control module/Battery 1
F40 Left rear bus electrical center/DC DC Ignition
F41 Instrument cluster
F42 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning/
Central gateway
module R/C
F43 Head-Up display/ Reflective light
auxiliary
F44 Electronic brake control module
electric brake booster/
Run/Crank
F45 –
F46 –
F47 –
F48 Rear wiper 2
F49 Interior rearview mirror/Trailer/Rear
heated seats/Run/
Crank Fuses
Usage
F50 Fuel tank zone module/Run/Crank
F51 Heated steering wheel
F52 Air conditioning clutch
F53 Coolant pump
F54 –
F55 –
F56 –/Spare
F57 Engine control module/Ignition
F58 Transmission control module/Ignition
F59 Engine control module battery
F60 –
F61 O2 sensor 1/ Aeroshutter/Mass air
flow sensor
F62 Engine control module–odd
F63 O2 sensor 2
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FusesUsage
F64 Engine control module–even
F65 Engine control module powertrain 1
F66 Engine control module powertrain 2
F67 Engine control module powertrain 3
F68 –
F69 –
F70 –
F71 –
F72 –
F73 –
F74 –
F75 –
F76 –
F77 – Relays
Usage
K1 Starter 1
K2 Run/Crank
K3 Starter 3
K4 LED/Automatic headlamps
K5 –
K6 –
K7 Engine control module
K8 Air conditioning
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 or see
your dealer.
To reinstall the door, push the door
back into its original location.
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The vehicle may not be equipped with
all of the fuses, relays, and features
shown.
FusesUsage
F1 Body control module 6 Fuses
Usage
F2 Diagnostic link/ Central gateway
module
F3 Electric steering column lock
F4 –
F5 Logistics
F6 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
F7 Body control module 3
F8 Park aid/Electronic transmission range
system hybrid
F9 Right front heated seat
F10 Airbag
F11 –
F12 Amplifier 2
F13 Body control module 7
F14 Spare/Left front heated seat