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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Due to limited clearance, tire chains or traction devices
are not recommended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
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6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cablesin the reverse sequence:
Disconnecting The Jumper Cables
1. Disconnect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable
from the remote negative (-)post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable from the remote positive (+)post of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine operation,
the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from
starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. For vehicles with automatic transmission,
press and hold the lock button on the shift lever. Then
shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with
automatic transmission) or FIRST GEAR and REVERSE
(with manual transmission), while gently pressing the
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
2 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post) 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Intercooler Fluid Reservoir 9 — Power Steering Reservoir
4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 11 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
6 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 12— Washer Fluid Reservoir
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 quart (.95
liters) of oil when the reading is at the bottom of the
“SAFE” range will result in an oil level at the top of the
“SAFE” range on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition
is off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, gearbox system) or steering system
blows, contact an authorized dealer.
Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the
engine compartment. This module contains fuses and
relays.CAUTION!
• When installing the power distribution center
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly
positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may
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Front Power Distribution Center
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CAUTION!(Continued)
allow water to get into the power distribution
center and possibly result in an electrical system
failure.
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
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CAUTION! (Continued)
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If
a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates
a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
1 –– Fuse – Spare
2 40 Amp Green –Radiator Fan #1 – If Equipped
3 50 Amp Red –Power Steering #1 / Radiator Fan (6.2L
Supercharged) – If Equipped
4 30 Amp Pink – Starter
5 40 Amp Green –Electronic Stability Control
6 30 Amp Pink –Electronic Stability Control
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
7 –– Fuse – Spare
8 20 Amp Blue –Police Ignition Run / ACC # 2
9 –20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped
10 –10 Amp Red Security – If Equipped / Under hood
Lamp – Police
11 –20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 –10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
13 –– Fuse – Spare
14 –– Fuse – Spare
15 –20 Amp Yellow Left HID – If Equipped
16 –20 Amp Yellow Right HID – If Equipped
18 50 Amp Red –Radiator Fan #2 – If Equipped
19 50 Amp Red –Power Steering #2 / Radiator Fan (6.2L
Supercharged)
20 30 Amp Pink –Wiper Motor
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
36 –10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake Module
37 –10 Amp Red Engine Controller/Rad Fan Relays – If
Equipped
38 –10 Amp Red Airbag Module
39 –10 Amp Red Power Steering Module/AC Clutch Relay
48 –10 Amp Red AWD Module/Front Axle Disconnect (LX)
/ Adaptive Cruise (LA) – If Equipped
49 –– Fuse – Spare
50 –– Fuse – Spare
51 –20 Amp Yellow Vacuum Pump
52 –5 Amp Tan Adaptive Cruise (LD/LX) – If Equipped
53 –– Fuse – Spare
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
23 —10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic
Port
24 —15 Amp Blue Integrated Center Stack –
LD/LX
25 —10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor
26 —15 Amp Blue – LD/LX
25 Amp Clear – LA
30 Amp Green – LA 6.2L Supercharged Transmission / Electronic
Shift Module (LD/LX)
Fuel Pump (LA)
Fuel Pump (LA 6.2L Su-
percharged)
27 —25 Amp Clear Amplifier – If Equipped
31 —25 Amp Breaker Power Seats
32 —15 Amp Blue HVAC Module/Cluster
33 —15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/RF hub
Module/Steering Column
Lock-LX If Equipped
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
34 —10 Amp Red Steering Column
Module/Clock/Spare –
Police
35 —5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor
36 —15 Amp Blue Electronic Exhaust Valve
– If Equipped
37 —20 Amp Yellow Radio
38 —15 Amp Blue – LD/LX
20 Amp Yellow – LA Console Power Outlet/
Console Media Hub (LD/
LX)
Power Outlet Inside Arm
Rest/Console Media Hub
(LA)
40 ——Fuse — Spare
41 ——Fuse — Spare
42 30 Amp Pink —Rear Defrost
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