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Suzuki XL7 (2007 year). Manual - part 12

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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE

To inspect or replace the

engine air

cleaner/filter, do the following:

WARNING

1)

Turn off the engine.

Operating the engine with the air

cleaner/filter off can cause you or

others to be burned. The air cleaner

not only cleans the air; it helps to

stop flames if the engine backfires. If

it is not there and the engine back-

fires, you could be burned. Do not

drive with it off, and be careful work-

ing on the engine with the air cleaner/

filter off.

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CAUTION

4)

Remove the air outlet duct.

If the air cleaner/filter is off, a back-

5)

Undo the clamps on the filter cover. To

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fire can cause a damaging engine

remove the cover, pull up on the front

fire. And, dirt can easily get into your

2)

Disconnect the air flow sensor electrical

and then pull the cover out.

engine, which will damage it. Always

connector.

6)

Inspect or replace the engine air

have the air cleaner/filter in place

3)

Loosen the screws on the clamps hold-

cleaner/filter. Wipe all dust from inside

when you are driving.

ing the air outlet duct in place. Do not

of the housing and inspect the air

pry the clamps off.

cleaner and air outlet duct for cracks,

cuts, and deterioration. The air outlet

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

It is not necessary to check the transaxle

duct must be replaced if damaged.

7)

Reinstall the filter cover and latch the

fluid level. A transaxle fluid leak is the only

reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take

clamps.

8)

Reattach the air outlet duct and tighten

your vehicle to the dealership service

department and have it repaired as soon

the screws on the clamps that hold the

duct in place.

as possible.

9)

Reconnect the air flow sensor electrical

Change the fluid at the intervals listed in

connector.

“Additional Required Services” in “Mainte-

nance Schedule” in the

“Maintenance

Schedule” section, and be sure to use the

transaxle fluid listed in

“Recommended

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Fluids and Lubricants” in

“Maintenance

• Help keep the proper engine tempera-

What to Use

Schedule” in the “Maintenance Schedule”

ture.

Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable

section.

• Let the warning lights and gages work as

water and one-half DEX-COOL^® coolant

they should.

which will not damage aluminum parts. If

CAUTION

you use this coolant mixture, you do not

CAUTION

need to add anything else.

Use of the incorrect automatic tran-

saxle fluid may damage your vehicle,

Using coolant other than DEX-COOL^®

WARNING

and the damages may not be covered

may cause premature engine, heater

by your warranty. Always use the

core, or radiator corrosion. In addi-

Adding only plain water to your cool-

automatic transaxle fluid listed in

tion, the engine coolant may require

ing system can be dangerous. Plain

“Recommended Fluids and Lubri-

changing sooner, at the first mainte-

water, or some other liquid such as

cants” in “Maintenance Schedule” in

nance service after each 30000 miles

alcohol, can boil before the proper

the “Maintenance Schedule” section.

(50000 km) or 24 months, whichever

coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s

occurs first. Any repairs would not be

coolant warning system is set for the

Engine Coolant

covered by your warranty. Always

proper coolant mixture. With plain

The cooling system in your vehicle is filled

use DEX-COOL^® (silicate-free) cool-

water or the wrong mixture, your

with DEX-COOL^® engine coolant. This

ant in your vehicle.

engine could get too hot but you

coolant is designed to remain in your vehi-

would not get the overheat warning.

cle for five years or 150,000 miles (240

Your engine could catch fire and you

000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add

or others could be burned. Use a 50/

only DEX-COOL^® extended life coolant.

50 mixture of clean, drinkable water

and DEX-COOL^® coolant.

The following explains your cooling system

and how to add coolant when it is low. If

you have a problem with engine overheat-

CAUTION

ing, refer to “Engine Overheating” in this

If you use an improper coolant mix-

section.

ture, your engine could overheat and

A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water

be badly damaged. The repair cost

and DEX-COOL^® coolant will:

would not be covered by your war-

ranty. Too much water in the mixture

• Give freezing protection down to -34°F

can freeze and crack the engine, radi-

(-37°C).

ator, heater core, and other parts.

• Give boiling protection up to

265°F

(129°C).

• Protect against rust and corrosion.

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If you have to add coolant more than four

“Engine Compartment Overview” in this

Engine Overheating

times a year, have your dealer check your

section for more information on location.

There is a coolant temperature gage and a

cooling system.

warning light on the instrument panel clus-

WARNING

ter that indicate an overheated engine con-

CAUTION

dition.

Refer to

“Engine Coolant

Turning the surge tank pressure cap

Temperature Gage” and “Engine Coolant

If you use extra inhibitors and/or

when the engine and radiator are hot

Temperature Warning Light” in “Warning

additives in your vehicle’s cooling

can allow steam and scalding liquids

Lights, Gages, and Indicators” in the

system, you could damage your vehi-

to blow out and burn you badly.

“Instrument Panel” section for more infor-

cle. Use only the proper mixture of

Never turn the surge tank pressure

mation.

the engine coolant listed in this man-

cap - even a little - when the engine

ual for the cooling system. Refer to

and radiator are hot.

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

“Recommended Fluids and Lubri-

cants” in “Maintenance Schedule” in

The vehicle must be on a level surface.

WARNING

the “Maintenance Schedule” section

When your engine is cold, the coolant level

for more information.

should be at the COLD FILL line. When

Steam from an overheated engine

your engine is warm, the level should be at

can burn you badly, even if you just

Checking Coolant

the COLD FILL line or a little higher.

open the hood. Stay away from the

engine if you see or hear steam com-

Adding Coolant

ing from it. Turn it off and get every-

If you need more coolant, add the proper

one away from the vehicle until it

DEX-COOL^® coolant mixture at the surge

cools down. Wait until there is no

tank, but only when the engine is cool.

sign of steam or coolant before you

open the hood.

WARNING

If you keep driving when the vehicles

engine is overheated, the liquids in it

You can be burned if you spill cool-

can catch fire. You or others could be

ant on hot engine parts. Coolant con-

badly burned. Stop your engine if it

tains ethylene glycol, and it will burn

overheats, and get out of the vehicle

if the engine parts are hot enough. Do

until the engine is cool.

not spill coolant on a hot engine.

Refer to “Overheated Engine Protec-

tion Operating Mode” in this section

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When replacing the pressure cap, make

for information on driving to a safe

sure it is hand-tight and fully seated.

place in an emergency.

The surge tank is located on the driver’s

side of the engine compartment. Refer to

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If you no longer have the overheat warn-

extended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer

CAUTION

ing, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive

in the overheat protection mode should be

slower for about 10 minutes. If the warning

avoided.

If your engine catches fire because

does not come back on, you can drive nor-

you keep driving with no coolant,

mally.

CAUTION

your vehicle can be badly damaged.

The costly repairs would not be cov-

If the warning continues and you have not

After driving in the overheated

ered by your warranty. Refer to

stopped, pull over, stop, and park your

engine protection operating mode, to

“Overheated Engine Protection Oper-

vehicle right away.

avoid engine damage, allow the

ating Mode” in this section for infor-

engine to cool before attempting any

If there is still no sign of steam, you can

mation on driving to a safe place in

repair. The engine oil will be severely

idle the engine for three minutes while you

an emergency.

degraded. Repair the cause of cool-

are parked. If you still have the warning,

ant loss, change the oil and reset the

turn off the engine and get everyone out of

If No Steam Is Coming From Your

oil life system. Refer to “Engine Oil”

the vehicle until it cools down. Also, see

Engine

in this section.

“Overheated Engine Protection Operating

If you get an engine overheat warning, but

Mode” later in this section.

see or hear no steam, the problem may not

Cooling System

be too serious. Sometimes the engine can

You may decide not to lift the hood but to

When you decide it is safe to lift the hood,

get a little too hot when you:

get service help right away.

here is what you will see:

• Climb a long hill on a hot day.

Overheated Engine Protection Operat-

• Stop after high-speed driving.

ing Mode

• Idle for long periods in traffic.

This emergency operating mode allows

• Tow a trailer.

your vehicle to be driven to a safe place in

an emergency situation. If an overheated

If you get the overheat warning with no

engine condition exists, an overheat pro-

sign of steam, try this for a minute or so:

tection mode which alternates firing groups

1) In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in

of cylinders helps prevent engine damage.

NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If it is

In this mode, you will notice a significant

safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to

loss in power and engine performance.

PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the

The engine coolant temperature warning

engine idle.

light on the instrument panel will come on

2) Set the climate controls to the highest

to indicate the vehicle has entered over-

heat setting and fan speed and open

heated engine protection operating mode.

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the windows as necessary.

The temperature gage will also indicate an

A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans

overheat condition

exists.

Driving

B. Coolant Recovery Tank

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C. Pressure Cap

If there seems to be no leak, with the

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant

engine on, check to see if the electric

Recovery Tank

WARNING

engine cooling fans are running. If the

engine is overheating, the fans should be

WARNING

An electric engine cooling fan under

running. If the fans are not running, the

the hood can start up even when the

Adding only plain water to your cool-

vehicle needs service.

engine is not running and can injure

ing system can be dangerous. Plain

you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools

water, or some other liquid such as

CAUTION

away from any underhood electric

alcohol, can boil before the proper

fan.

Engine damage from running your

coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s

engine without coolant is not covered

coolant warning system is set for the

If the coolant inside the coolant recovery

by your warranty. Refer to

“Over-

proper coolant mixture. With plain

tank is boiling, do not do anything else until

heated Engine Protection Operating

water or the wrong mixture, your

it cools down. The vehicle should be

Mode” in this section for information

engine could get too hot but you

parked on a level surface.

on driving to a safe place in an emer-

would not get the overheat warning.

gency.

Your engine could catch fire and you

When the engine is cold, the coolant level

or others could be burned. Use a 50/

should be at or above the cold fill line on

50 mixture of clean, drinkable water

the coolant recovery tank. If it is not, there

CAUTION

and DEX-COOL^® coolant.

may be a leak at the pressure cap or in the

Using coolant other than DEX-COOL^®

radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator,

may cause premature engine, heater

If you have not found a problem yet, but

water pump, or somewhere else in the

core, or radiator corrosion. In addi-

the coolant level is not at the cold fill line,

cooling system.

tion, the engine coolant could require

add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable

changing sooner, at

30000 miles

water and DEX-COOL^® engine coolant at

WARNING

(50000 km) or 24 months, whichever

the coolant recovery tank. Refer to “Engine

Heater and radiator hoses, and other

occurs first. Any repairs would not be

Coolant” in this section for more informa-

engine parts, can be very hot. Do not

covered by your warranty. Always

tion.

touch them. If you do, you can be

use DEX-COOL^® (silicate-free) cool-

burned.

ant in your vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not run the engine if there is a

In cold weather, water can freeze and

leak. If you run the engine, it could

crack the engine, radiator, heater

lose all coolant. That could cause an

core and other parts. Use the recom-

engine fire, and you could be burned.

mended coolant and the proper cool-

Get any leak fixed before you drive

ant mixture.

the vehicle.

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How to Add Coolant to the Cooling Sys-

2) Then keep turning the pressure cap

WARNING

tem

and remove it.

You can be burned if you spill cool-

CAUTION

WARNING

ant on hot engine parts. Coolant con-

tains ethylene glycol and it will burn

Your engine has a specific cooling

You can be burned if you spill cool-

if the engine parts are hot enough. Do

system drain and fill procedure. Fail-

ant on hot engine parts. Coolant con-

not spill coolant on a hot engine.

ure to follow this procedure could

tains ethylene glycol and it will burn

cause your engine to overheat and be

if the engine parts are hot enough. Do

When the coolant level in the coolant

severely damaged. If your engine’s

not spill coolant on a hot engine.

recovery tank is at the cold fill line, start the

cooling system needs to be drained

vehicle.

and re-filled, please see your dealer.

3)

Fill the cooling system with the proper

DEX-COOL^® coolant mixture, up to the

If the overheat warning continues, there is

base of the filler neck. Refer to “Engine

one more thing you can try. You can add

Coolant” in this section for more infor-

the proper coolant mixture directly to the

mation about the proper coolant mix-

radiator, but be sure the system is cool

ture.

before you do it.

4)

Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from

the engine and the compartment.

WARNING

Steam and scalding liquids from a

hot cooling system can blow out and

burn you badly. They are under pres-

sure, and if you turn the radiator

pressure cap - even a little - they can

come out at high speed. Never turn

the cap when the cooling system,

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including the radiator pressure cap,

is hot. Wait for the cooling system

1)

You can remove the pressure cap

when the cooling system, including the

and radiator pressure cap to cool if

you ever have to turn the pressure

pressure cap and upper radiator hose

is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap

cap.

slowly counterclockwise.

If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.

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A hiss means that there is still some

5)

Then fill the coolant recovery tank to

pressure left.

the cold fill line.

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6) Reinstall the coolant recovery tank cap

How to Check Power Steering Fluid

Windshield Washer Fluid

and the pressure cap.

To check the power steering fluid, do the

What to Use

7) If the coolant in the recovery tank is

following:

When you need windshield washer fluid,

constantly low, you should have your

1) Turn the key off and let the engine com-

be sure to read the manufacturer’s instruc-

dealership service department inspect

partment cool down.

tions before use. If you will be operating

the vehicle for leaks.

2) Wipe the cap and the top of the reser-

your vehicle in an area where the tempera-

voir clean.

ture may fall below freezing, use a fluid

Power Steering Fluid

3) Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick

that has sufficient protection against freez-

with a clean rag.

ing.

4) Replace the cap and completely tighten

it.

Adding Washer Fluid

5) Remove the cap again and look at the

fluid level on the dipstick.

The fluid level should be between the Min

(Minimum) and Max

(Maximum) marks

when the engine is cold, and at the Max

mark when the engine is hot. If the fluid is

at the Min mark when the engine is cold or

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hot, power steering fluid should be added.

Open the cap with the washer symbol on it.

Add washer fluid until the tank is full. Refer

What to Use

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to “Engine Compartment Overview” in this

To determine what kind of fluid to use,

Refer to “Engine Compartment Overview”

refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubri-

section for reservoir location.

in this section for reservoir location.

cants” in “Maintenance Schedule” in the

“Maintenance Schedule” section. Always

When to Check Power Steering Fluid

use the proper fluid. Failure to use the

It is not necessary to regularly check

proper fluid can cause leaks and damage

power steering fluid unless you suspect

hoses and seals.

there is a leak in the system or you hear an

unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system

could indicate a problem. Have the system

inspected and repaired.

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Brakes

rect a leak. If you add fluid when your lin-

CAUTION

ings are worn, then you will have too much

Brake Fluid

fluid when you get new brake linings. You

•

When using concentrated washer

should add or remove brake fluid, as nec-

fluid, follow the manufacturer’s

essary, only when work is done on the

instructions for adding water.

brake hydraulic system.

•

Do not mix water with ready-to-use

washer fluid. Water can cause the

WARNING

solution to freeze and damage your

washer fluid tank and other parts of

If your vehicle has too much brake

the washer system. Also, water

fluid, it can spill on the engine. The

does not clean as well as washer

fluid will burn if the engine is hot

fluid.

enough. You or others could be

•

Fill your washer fluid tank only

burned, and your vehicle could be

three-quarters full when it is very

damaged. Add brake fluid only when

cold. This allows for expansion if

work is done on the brake hydraulic

freezing occurs, which could dam-

system.

age the tank if it is completely full.

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•

Do not use engine coolant (anti-

When your brake fluid falls to a low level,

Your brake master

cylinder reservoir is

freeze) in your windshield washer.

filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. Refer to

your brake warning light will come on.

It can damage your washer system

Refer to “Brake System Warning Light” in

“Engine Compartment Overview” in this

and paint.

section for the location of the reservoir.

“Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators” in

the “Instrument Panel” section.

There are only two reasons why the brake

fluid level in the reservoir might go down.

What to Add

The first is that the brake fluid goes down

When you do need brake fluid, use only

to an acceptable level during normal brake

DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid

lining wear. When new linings are put in,

from a sealed container only. Refer to

the fluid level goes back up. The other rea-

“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in

son is that fluid is leaking out of the brake

“Maintenance Schedule” in the

“Mainte-

system. If it is, you should have your brake

nance Schedule” section.

system fixed, since a leak means that

sooner or later your brakes will not work

Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap

well, or will not work at all.

and the area around the cap before remov-

ing it. This will help keep dirt from entering

So, it is not a good idea to top off your

the reservoir.

brake fluid. Adding brake fluid will not cor-

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come and go or be heard all the time your

rapid increase in pedal travel. This could

WARNING

vehicle is moving, except when you are

be a sign of brake trouble.

pushing on the brake pedal firmly.

With the wrong kind of fluid in the

Brake Adjustment

brake system, the brakes may not

WARNING

Every time you apply the brakes, with or

work well, or they may not even work

without the vehicle moving, your brakes

at all. This could cause a crash.

The brake wear warning sound

adjust for wear.

Always use the proper brake fluid.

means that soon the brakes will not

work well. That could lead to an acci-

Replacing Brake System Parts

dent. When you hear the brake wear

The braking system on a vehicle is com-

CAUTION

warning sound, have your vehicle

plex. Its many parts have to be of top qual-

serviced.

•

Using the wrong fluid can badly

ity and work well together if the vehicle is

damage brake system parts. For

to have really good braking. Your vehicle

example, just a few drops of min-

was designed and tested with top-quality

CAUTION

eral-based oil, such as engine oil,

brake parts. When you replace parts of

in the brake system can damage

Continuing to drive with worn-out

your braking system - for example, when

brake system parts so badly that

brake pads could result in costly

your brake pads wear down and you need

they will have to be replaced. Do

brake repair.

new ones put in - be sure you get new

not let someone put in the wrong

approved replacement parts. If you do not,

kind of fluid.

Some driving conditions or climates may

your brakes may no longer work properly.

•

If you spill brake fluid on your vehi-

cause a brake squeal when the brakes are

For example, if someone puts in brake

cle’s painted surfaces, the paint

first applied or lightly applied. This does

pads that are wrong for your vehicle, the

finish can be damaged. Be careful

not mean something is wrong with your

balance between your front and rear

not to spill brake fluid on your vehi-

brakes.

brakes can change - for the worse. The

cle. If you do, wash it off immedi-

braking performance you have come to

Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary

ately. Refer to

“Washing Your

expect can change in many other ways if

to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires

Vehicle” in this section.

someone puts in the wrong replacement

are rotated, inspect brake pads for wear

brake parts.

and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper

Brake Wear

sequence to torque specifications.

Your vehicle has front and rear disc

Battery

brakes.

Brake pads should always be replaced as

Your vehicle has a maintenance free bat-

complete axle sets.

tery. When it is time for a new battery, get

Disc brake pads have built-in wear indica-

one that has the replacement number

tors that make a high-pitched warning

Brake Pedal Travel

shown on the original battery’s label. We

sound when the brake pads are worn and

See your dealer if the brake pedal does not

recommend an ACDelco^® replacement

new pads are needed. The sound may

return to normal height, or if there is a

battery.

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Jump Starting

For battery replacement, see your dealer

If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you

CAUTION

or the service manual.

may want to use another vehicle and some

If the other vehicle’s system is not a

jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be

WARNING

12-volt system with a negative

sure to use the following steps to do it

ground, both vehicles can be dam-

Battery posts, terminals, and related

safely.

aged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt

accessories contain lead and lead

systems with negative grounds to

compounds, chemicals known to the

WARNING

jump start your vehicle.

State of California to cause cancer

Batteries can hurt you. They can be

and reproductive harm. Wash hands

dangerous because:

2)

Get the vehicles close enough so the

after handling.

• They contain acid that can burn

jumper cables can reach, but be sure

you.

the vehicles are not touching each

Vehicle Storage

• They contain gas that can explode

other. If they are, it could cause a

If you are not going to drive your vehicle

or ignite.

ground connection you do not want.

for

25 days or more, remove the black,

• They contain enough electricity to

You would not be able to start your

negative (-) cable from the battery. This

burn you.

vehicle, and the bad grounding could

will help keep your battery from running

If you do not follow these steps

damage the electrical systems.

down.

exactly, some or all of these things

To avoid the possibility of the vehicles

can hurt you.

rolling, set the parking brake firmly on

WARNING

both vehicles involved in the jump start

Batteries have acid that can burn you

procedure. Put an automatic transaxle

CAUTION

and gas that can explode. You can be

in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in

badly hurt if you are not careful.

Ignoring these steps could result in

NEUTRAL before setting the parking

Refer to “Jump Starting” in this sec-

costly damage to your vehicle that

brake.

tion for tips on working around a bat-

would not be covered by your war-

tery without getting hurt.

ranty.

CAUTION

Trying to start your vehicle by push-

If you leave your radio or other

You must close all doors and the liftgate

ing or pulling it will not work, and it

accessories on during the jump start-

before reconnecting the battery. After

could damage your vehicle.

ing procedure, they could be dam-

reconnecting the battery, you must press

aged. The repairs would not be

the unlock button on the key transmitter.

1) Check the other vehicle. It must have a

covered by your warranty. Always

Failure to follow this procedure may result

12-volt battery with a negative ground

turn off your radio and other acces-

in sounding an alarm. Pressing unlock on

system.

sories when jump starting your vehi-

the key transmitter would stop the alarm.

cle.

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To disconnect the jumper cables from both

All-Wheel Drive

To get an accurate reading, the vehicle

vehicles, do the following:

should be on a level surface.

If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be

1)

Disconnect the black negative (-) cable

sure to perform the lubricant checks

If the level is below the bottom of the filler

from the vehicle that had the dead bat-

described in this section. However, there

plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubri-

tery.

are two additional systems that need lubri-

cant. Add enough lubricant to raise the

2)

Disconnect the black negative (-) cable

cation.

level to the bottom of the filler plug hole.

from the vehicle with the good battery.

3)

Disconnect the red positive (+) cable

Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)

What to Use

from the vehicle with the good battery.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to

When to Check Lubricant

4)

Disconnect the red positive (+) cable

determine what kind of lubricant to use.

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to

from the other vehicle.

Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubri-

determine how often to check the lubricant.

5)

Return the fuse block cover to its origi-

cants” in “Maintenance Schedule” in the

Refer to

“Scheduled Maintenance” in

nalposition.

“Maintenance Schedule” section.

“Maintenance Schedule” in the

“Mainte-

nance Schedule” section.

Carrier Assembly-Differential

(Rear Drive Module)

How to Check Lubricant

When to Check and Change Lubricant

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to

determine how often to check the lubricant

and when to change it. Refer to “Sched-

uled Maintenance” in

“Maintenance

Schedule” in the “Maintenance Schedule”

section.

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A. Fill Plug

B. Drain Plug

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How to Check Lubricant

Bulb Replacement

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps

and Back-up Lamps

AWD Differential Case

For the proper type of replacement bulbs,

refer to “Replacement Bulbs” in this sec-

tion.

For any bulb changing procedure not listed

in this section, contact your dealer.

Halogen Bulbs

WARNING

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas

inside and can burst if you drop or

scratch the bulb. You or others could

be injured. Be sure to read and follow

the instructions on the bulb package.

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A. Fill Plug

A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Sidemarker Lamp

B. Drain Plug

B. Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp

C. Backup Lamp

To get an accurate reading, the vehicle

should be on a level surface.

To replace one of these bulbs, do the fol-

lowing:

If the level is below the bottom of the filler

plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubri-

1) Open the liftgate. Refer to “Liftgate” in

cant. Add enough lubricant to raise the

“Doors and Locks” in the “Features and

level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. A

Controls” section for more information.

fluid loss could indicate a problem; check

and have it repaired, if needed.

What to Use

Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to

determine what kind of lubricant to use.

Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubri-

cants” in “Maintenance Schedule” in the

“Maintenance Schedule” section.

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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE

License Plate Lamp

Replacement Bulbs

To replace one of these bulbs, do the fol-

lowing:

Bulb

Exterior Lamp

Number

1)

Push tabs to remove the license plate

lamp from the liftgate.

Back-up Lamp

921

License Plate Lamp

168

Rear Turn Signal/

Stoplamp/Sidemarker/Tail-

3057K

lamp

For replacement bulbs not listed here, con-

tact your dealer.

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2)

Remove the taillamp screw covers.

3)

Remove the taillamp screws.

4)

Pull the taillamp assembly towards you.

5)

Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise

to disconnect it from the taillamp

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assembly.

2)

Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise

6)

Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.

and pull the bulb straight out of the

7)

Push the new bulb into the bulb socket.

socket.

8)

Insert the bulb socket into the taillamp

3)

Install the new bulb.

assembly and turn it clockwise to

4)

Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall

secure.

the license plate lamp.

9)

Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall

the taillamp assembly. When reinstall-

ing the screws, do not overtighten.

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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE

Windshield Wiper Blade

Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement

To replace the rear window wiper blade,

Replacement

do the following:

Windshield wiper blades should be

1)

Make sure that the rear wiper is off.

inspected for wear or cracking. Refer to

2)

Pull the wiper away from the rear win-

“Scheduled Maintenance” in

“Mainte-

dow.

nance Schedule” in the

“Maintenance

3)

Pull up the release clip, located at the

Schedule” section for more information.

connecting point of the blade and the

Replacement blades come in different

arm. Then, pull the blade assembly

types and are removed in different ways.

down toward the glass to remove it

For proper type and length, refer to “Nor-

from the wiper arm.

mal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in

4)

Push the new wiper blade securely on

“Maintenance Schedule” in the

“Mainte-

the wiper arm until you hear the release

nance Schedule” section.

clip “click” into place.

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5)

Push the release clip, from Step

3,

Here’s how to replace the windshield wiper

3)

Pull up the release clip, located at the

down to secure the wiper blade into

blades:

connecting point of the blade and the

place.

1) Make sure the front wipers are turned

arm. Then, pull the blade assembly

off.

down toward the glass to remove it

2) Pull the windshield wiper arm away

from the wiper arm.

from the windshield.

4)

Push the new wiper blade securely on

the wiper arm until you hear the release

clip “click” into place.

5)

Push the release clip, from Step

3,

down to secure the wiper blade into

place.

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