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•Engine coolant temperature
gauge (if enabled):Indicates
engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature,
the level indicator will be in the
normal range. The indicator will
change colors indicating blue for
cool, gray for normal and red for
hot. If the engine coolant
temperature exceeds the normal
range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and let then engine cool.
The engine coolant temperature gauge can be enabled or disabled. See
Base message centerin this chapter for information on changing the
display settings.
•4WD gauge (if equipped and
enabled):D isplays power
distribution between the front
and rear wheels. More power to
either front or rear wheels will be
displayed by more area filled in.
Symbols indicate the current
terrain management mode that is
active.
SeeFour wheel drive (4wd) systemin theDrivingchapter for
information.
3.Speedometer:Indicates the current vehicle speed.
4.Fuel gauge:Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel
tank (when the ignition is in the on position). The fuel gauge may vary
slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. The fuel icon and
arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
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Main menu
Scroll up/down to highlight one of the options, then press the right arrow
key or OK to enter into that menu option. Press the left arrow key as
needed to exit back to the main menu.
*Trip1or2
Trip Odometer – shows the accumulated trip distance.
Trip Timer – shows the elapsed trip time. This timer will stop when the
vehicle is turned off and will restart when the vehicle is restarted.
Distance to E – shows the approximate distance the vehicle can travel
before running out of fuel.
Inst Fuel Econ – shows instantaneous fuel usage.
Average Fuel – shows the average distance traveled per unit of fuel
used for a given trip.
Fuel Used – shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip.
Press and hold OK to reset the current trip, distance time, average MPG,
and fuel used.
*Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
*Information
Intelligent 4WD – Indicates 4WD status.
MyKeyDistance (if MyKeyis programmed)
MyKeyInformation (number of MyKeysand admin keys
programmed)
Coolant Temperature – The indicator will change colors indicating: blue
for cool, gray for normal and red for hot. If the engine coolant
temperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
*Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
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Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini fusesStandard
fusesMaxi fusesCartridge
maxi fuses
2A Grey Grey — —
3A Violet Violet — —
4A Pink Pink — —
5A Tan Tan — —
7.5A Brown Brown — —
10A Red Red — —
15A Blue Blue — —
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue
25A Natural Natural — —
30A Green Green Green Pink
40A — — Orange Green
50A — — Red Red
60A — — Blue Yellow
70A — — Tan —
80A — — Natural —
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by
the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
Roadside Emergencies
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