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If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
2. Turn on the hazard warning lights,and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire. Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine
start/stop button instead of an
ignition switch. VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode is the equivalent of
LOCK (0). See page 196 for
ignition switch and power mode
comparison.
JACK
TOOLS
SPARE TIRE
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The wheel nut wrench supplied with
your vehicle is specially adapted to fit
the hoist shaft. Do not use any other
tool.6. Put the extension with the wheel nut wrench on the hoist shaft.
Turn the wrench counterclockwise
to lower the spare tire to the
ground.
7. Keep turning the wheel nutwrench to create slack in the
cable.
8. Remove the bracket from the spare tire.
9. Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turnwith the wheel nut wrench.
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
EXTENSION
BRACKET
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
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10. Place the jack under the jackingpoint nearest the tire you need to
change. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
resting in the jack notch.
11. Use the extension and the wheelnut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the flat tire is off the
ground.
12. Remove the wheel nuts, then remove the flat tire.
13. Before mounting the spare tire,wipe any dirt off the mounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully; it may be hot from
driving.
JACKING POINT
WHEEL NUT WRENCH EXTENSION
BRAKE HUB
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20. Slowly turn the extension with thewheel nut wrench clockwise to
take up the slack of the hoist cable.
Make sure the bracket is seated in
the center hole of the flat tire.
21. Turn the extension with the wheel nut wrench clockwise until the flat
tire rests against the underbody of
the vehicle and you hear the hoist
click.
Always raise the spare tire hoist, even if
you are not stowing a tire. If the hoist is
left down, it will be damaged during
driving and need to be replaced.
22. Store the jack and the tools in the tool case.
23. Refer to Changing a Tire with
TPMS (see page 494).
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
WHEEL NUT WRENCH
EXTENSION
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Diagnosing why the engine won't
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position or on models with keyless
access system, press the engine
start/stop button to set START mode
(see page 194):●You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine's starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.●You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
faster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run.Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
When you turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position or on
models with keyless access system,
press the engine start/stop button to
set START mode (see page 194), you
do not hear the normal noise of the
engine trying to start. You may hear
a clicking sound, a series of clicks, or
nothing at all.
Check these things:
●Check the transmission interlock.
The transmission must be in Park
or neutral or the starter will not
operate.
●Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position or on models with
keyless access system, press the
engine start/stop button to set ON
mode (see page 194). Turn on the
headlights, and check their
brightness. If the headlights are
very dim or do not come on at all,
the battery is discharged. See
Jump Starting
on page 587.●Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position or on models
with keyless access system, press
the engine start/stop button to set
START mode (see page 194). If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the fuses. If the fuses
are OK, there is probably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualified technician to
determine the problem. See
Emergency Towing on page 602.
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4. If the temperature gauge stays atthe red mark, turn off the engine.
5. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see Emergency
Towing on page 602).
6. If you do not find an obvious leak, check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
7. If there was no coolant in the reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge, or lower,
before checking the radiator.
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
8. Using gloves or a large heavy cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. 9. Start the engine and set the
climate control to AUTO at ‘‘Hi. ’’
Add coolant to the radiator up to
the base of the filler neck. If you
do not have the proper coolant
mixture available, you can add
plain water. Remember to have the
cooling system drained and refilled
with the proper mixture as soon as
you can.
10. Put the radiator cap back on tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see Emergency
Towing on page 602).
11. If the temperature stays normal, check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has gone
down, add coolant to the MAX
mark. Put the cap back on tightly.
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The primary under-hood fuse box is
on the passenger's side. The
secondary fuse box is located next to
the battery.
To open it, push the tabs as shown.Checking and Replacing Fuses
If something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, the first thing
you should check for is a blown fuse.
Determine from the chart on pages
599, 600, and 601, or the diagram on
the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses
control that device. Check those
fuses first, but check all the fuses
before deciding that a blown fuse is
the cause. Replace any blown fuses,
and check if the device works.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are off.
Models equipped with the keyless
access system have an engine
start/stop button instead of an
ignition switch. VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) mode is the equivalent of
LOCK (0). See page 196 for
ignition switch and power mode
comparison.
2. Remove the cover from the fusebox.
3. Check each of the large fuses in the under-hood fuse boxes by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these fuses
requires a Phillips-head
screwdriver.FUSE BLOWN
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13 20 A Rear Seat Heaters
14 20 A Sunshade
15 20 A Power Tailgate Closer
16－ Not Used
17 － Not Used
18 － Not Used
19 － Not Used
20 － Not Used
21 － Not Used
22 － Not Used
INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Driver's Side)No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1 7.5 A Front Seat Heaters and Seat Ventilation/Blind Spot
Information
ꭧ1
2 7.5 A SH-AWD/Headlight Adjuster
3 20 A Washer
4 7.5 A Wiper
5 7.5 A OPDS
6 7.5 A VSA
7 － Not Used
8 7.5 A STRLD
9 20 A Fuel Pump
10 10 A VB Solenoid 11 10 A SRS
12 7.5 A Meter
13 15 A ACG
14
－ Not Used
15 7.5 A Daytime Running Lights
16 7.5 A Climate Control System
17 7.5 A Accessory Key Lock
ꭧ 2
18 7.5 A Accessory
19 20 A Left Power Seat Slide
20 20 A Panoramic Glass Roof
21 20 A Left Power Seat Reclining
22 20 A Rear Left Power Window
23 15 A Accessory Power Socket
(Console Box)
24 20 A Left Front Power Window
25 15 A Left Door Lock
26 10 A Left Front Fog Light
27 10 A Left Small Light (Exterior)
28 10 A Left Daytime Running Light
29 7.5 A TPMS
30 15 A Left Headlight
31 － Not Used
32 7.5 A STS
ꭧ 2
ꭧ1: On U.S. ADVANCE and Canadian ELITE
models
ꭧ 2: On BASE model
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX (Passenger's Side)No. Amps. Circuits Protected1 10 A Right Daytime Running Light
2 10 A Right Small Light (Exterior)
3 10 A Right Front Fog Light
4 15 A Right Headlight
5 － Not Used
6 7.5 A Right Small Light (Interior)
7 － Not Used
8 20 A Right Power Seat Reclining
9 20 A Right Power Seat Slide
10 10 A Right Door Lock
11 20 A Right Rear Power Window
12 10 A SMART 13 20 A Right Front Power Window
14
－ Not Used
15 20 A Audio Amp
16 15 A Accessory Power Socket (Center Console)
17 － Not Used
18 7.5 A Power Lumbar
19 20 A Seat Heaters
20 － Not Used
21 － Not Used
22 － Not Used
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Opening the Fuel Fill Door
ManuallyIf there is a problem with the power
door lock system and you cannot
unlock the driver's door, use the
release lever behind the left side
cover in the cargo area.
To open the fuel fill door, pull the
release lever rearward.Emergency Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a professional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
The only way you can safely tow
your vehicle is with flat-bed
equipment.
The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inform
them a flat-bed is required.
Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the all-
wheel-drive system. Your vehicle should
be transported on a flat-bed truck or
trailer.
LID
RELEASE LEVER
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