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uuFuses uFuse Locations
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Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the side panel.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
■Driver’s Side In terior Fuse Box
Type B
Fuse Box
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
AMeter10 A
BAcuraWatchTM10 A
CAIRCON10 A
DActive Control Mount10 A
EActive Noise Canceling10 A
FSteering Wheel Audio10 A
GTelematics10 A
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Located on the lower side panel. Take off
the cover to open.
Fuse locations are shown on the cover.
■Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
Cover
Fuse Label
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1−−
2A/C Compressor10 A
3Heated Steering Wheel*(10 A)
4Heated Windshield*(15 A)
5Fog Lights*10 A
6FI Sub15 A
7Front Seat Heaters20 A
8−−
9−−
10Second Row Seat Heaters*(20 A)
11
Accessory Power Socket
(on the rear of the Console Compartment)
20 A
12Accessory Power Socket (Front Console)20 A
* Not available on all models
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Located in the cargo area. Remove the
cover by prying on the edge of the cover
using a flat-tip screwdriver.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratches.
Fuse locations are shown on the cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and box cover number.
■Rear Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Fuse Box
Cover
■Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1SH-AWD ®*(30 A)
2Power Tailgate40 A
3−(40 A)
4−−
5Audio Amp*(40 A)
6−−
7−−
8−−
9−−
10SH-AWD®*(10 A)
11Driver’s Power Seat30 A
12Driver’s Power Seat30 A
13Trailer Back Lights*(10 A)
14Rear Lights15 A
15Trailer Hazard Lights*(10 A)
16−(20 A)
17Accessory Power Socket
(Cargo Area)20 A
18−(15 A)
19Front Passenger’s Power Seat30 A
20Front Passenger’s Power Seat30 A
21Trailer Small Lights*(20 A)
22Power Tailgate20 A
23Battery Sensor*(10 A)
24−−
25Third Row Seat Access20 A
26Trailer Charge*(20 A)
27−−
28−−
29−−
30−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
* Not available on all models
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uuFuses uInspecting and Changing Fuses
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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK). Turn headlights and all accessories
off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the main fuse in the engine
compartment fuse box.
u Look the fuse through the hole.
u If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by a
dealer.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and
confirm the specified amperage on the fuse label. 2 Fuse Locations P. 677
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Main Fuse
Hole
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4. Check the combined fuses in the engine
compartment fuse box.
u Look into the space between the fuses.
u If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by a
dealer.
5. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller and replace it with a new
one.
Combined Fuse
Fuse Puller
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Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment. 2 Parking Brake P. 551
2WD models
All models
2WD models
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If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
If you cannot unlock the fuel fill door, use the following procedure.1.Open the tailgate.
2. Push on the tabs, then remove the cover.
3. Pull the release cord as shown.
u The release cord unlocks the fuel fill door
when it is pulled.
4. Open the fuel fill door.
2 How to Refuel P. 582
■What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door1What to Do If Unable to Unlock the Fuel Fill Door
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
Cover
Tab
Release Cord
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If You Cannot Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.1.Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the back of the tailgate.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while sliding the lever to the right with the
flat-tip screwdriver.
■What to Do If Unable to Open the Tailgate1 What to Do If Unable to Open the Tailgate
Following up:
After taking these steps, cont act a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Lever
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