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Using Adaptive Cruise Control
................191
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................
198
Lane Keeping System ................................
199
Blind Spot Information System ............
204
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
207
Steering ...........................................................
210
Pre-Collision Assist ......................................
211
Load Carrying
Load Limit .......................................................
215
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
219
Load Retaining Fixtures .............................
219
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................
221
Trailer Sway Control ...................................
222
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
222
Essential Towing Checks .........................
224
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
227
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
230
Economical Driving ....................................
230
Cold Weather Precautions .......................
231
Off-Road Driving ..........................................
231
Driving Through Water ..............................
232
Floor Mats ......................................................
233
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
234
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
235
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
235
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
236
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
238
Towing Points ...............................................
238Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
.............
240
In California (U.S. Only) .............................
241
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
242
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
243
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
243
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
245
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
245
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
245
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
247
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
248
Changing a Fuse .........................................
260
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
262
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
263
Under Hood Overview ..............................
264
Engine Oil Dipstick .....................................
265
Engine Oil Check .........................................
265
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
266
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
267
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
268
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
.
272
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
272
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
273
Fuel Filter ........................................................
273
Charging the 12V Battery ..........................
273
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
274
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
276
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
276
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
276
Adjusting the Headlamps .........................
277
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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 274).
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 the
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 274). 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: Toward 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 (with auxiliary fuse and relay box).
300A
1 Alternator (without auxiliary fuse and relay box).
225A
Electronic power assist steering.
125A
2
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High Current Fuse Box
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
Auxiliary fuse and relay box.
100A
5
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
The fuse box is below and outboard of the
steering column behind the access cover.
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 268).
A
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 265).
B
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 265).
C
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 272).
D
Engine compartment fuse box. See
Changing a Fuse (page 260).
E
Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 274).
F
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 276).
G
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 266).
H
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