Suzuki XL7 (2007 year). Manual

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Secondary Latch System

To release the spare tire from the second-

Your vehicle has an underbody mounted

ary latch, do the following:

tire hoist assembly equipped with a sec-

If the cable is not visible, start this pro-

ondary latch system. It is designed to stop

cedure at Step 3.

the compact spare tire from suddenly fall-

ing off your vehicle if the cable holding the

spare tire is damaged. For the secondary

latch to work, the tire must be stowed with

the valve stem pointing down. Refer to

“Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools” in

this section for instructions on storing the

spare tire correctly.

WARNING

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Before beginning this procedure read

Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to

all the instructions. Failure to read

and follow the instructions could

raise the jack until it lifts the secondary

latch spring.

damage the hoist assembly and you

and others could get hurt. Read and

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Keep raising the jack until the spare tire

stops moving upward and is held firmly

follow the instructions listed next.

If the cable is visible, place the wrench

in place, this lets you know that the sec-

on the hoist drive nut and turn the

ondary latch has released.

wrench counterclockwise until approxi-

WARNING

Lower the jack by turning the wheel

mately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is

wrench counterclockwise. Keep lower-

Someone standing too close during

exposed.

ing the jack until the spare tire is resting

the procedure could be injured by the

Attach the wheel wrench to the jack and

on the wheel wrench.

jack. If the spare tire does not slide

raise the jack at least 10 turns.

off the jack completely, make sure no

Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead

one is behind you or on either side of

of the rear bumper. Position the center

you as you pull the jack out from the

lift point of the jack under the center of

under spare.

the spare tire.

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Storing a Compact Spare Tire

WARNING

Storing a jack, a tire, or other equip-

ment in the passenger compartment

of the vehicle could cause injury. In a

sudden stop or collision, loose

equipment could strike someone.

Store all these in the proper place.

WARNING

The underbody-mounted spare tire

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needs to be stored with the valve

stem pointing down. If the spare tire

8) Grasp the spare tire with both hands

10)Tilt the retainer and slip it through the

is stored with the valve stem pointing

and pull it out from under the vehicle.

wheel opening when the spare tire has

upward, its secondary latch will not

9) Reach under the vehicle and remove

been completely lowered.

work properly and the spare tire

the wheel wrench and jack.

11)Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the

could loosen and suddenly fall from

cable back up if the cable is hanging.

your vehicle. If this happened when

Have the hoist assembly inspected as

your vehicle was being driven, the

soon as you can. You will not be able to

tire might contact a person or

store a spare tire using the hoist assembly

another vehicle, causing injury and,

until it has been repaired or replaced.

of course, damage to itself as well.

Be sure the underbody-mounted

spare tire is stored with its valve

stem pointing down.

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Follow this diagram to store

the under-

Put the tire (D) on the ground at the

body-mounted spare tire.

rear of the vehicle.

Ensure the valve stem is pointed down

and to the rear. Then pull the retainer

Pull the secondary retainer (C) through

the wheel. The secondary retainer is

located under the secondary latch

spring and is smaller than the spare tire

retainer to allow it to fit through the road

wheel center cap hole.

Place the wheel wrench (A) onto the

hoist drive nut.

Raise the tire fully against the under-

side of the vehicle by turning the wheel

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wrench clockwise. Continue turning it

Make sure the tire is stored securely.

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clockwise until you hear two clicks or

Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B)

feel it skip twice. This indicates that the

A. Wheel Wrench

the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel

tire is secure and the cable is tight. The

B. Hoist Shaft

wrench and socket end of the extension

spare tire hoist cannot be overtight-

C. Secondary Retainer

to tighten the cable.

ened.

D. Spare Tire

Return the equipment to the proper

(Valve Stem Pointed Down)

location in the vehicle as shown next.

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To store the tools, do the following:

Storing a Full-Sized Flat Tire

To store a full-sized flat tire do the follow-

Place the wheel wrench into the bag.

ing:

Use the hook and loop fastener straps

Remove the tire storage bag and cable

to secure the bag to the fully collapsed

package from the jack storage area.

jack.

If your vehicle has aluminum wheels,

remove the center cap by tapping the

back of the cap with the wheel wrench.

If your vehicle has Third Row Seating,

fold down the seat backs. Refer to

“Third Row Seat” in “Rear Seats” in the

“Seats and Restraint Systems” section.

Put the flat tire in the tire storage bag

and place it the rear storage area. If

your vehicle has Third Row Seating,

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place the tire with the valve stem point-

Pull the cable

(A) through the door

ing toward the front of the vehicle. If

striker (C) and the center of the wheel.

your vehicle does not have Third Row

Seating, place the tire with the valve

stem pointing toward the rear of the

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vehicle.

Install the jack in the right side panel of

cargo area and secure with the wing

bolt.

Reinstall the access door.

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6) Hook the cable (A) onto the outside of

the liftgate hinges (B).

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Pull on the cable to make sure it is

ble and make sure the spare tire is cor-

secure.

rectly inflated. The compact spare is made

CAUTION

to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph

Tire chains will not fit your compact

(105 km/h) for distances up to 3000 miles

spare. Using them can damage your

(5000 km), so you can finish your trip and

vehicle and can damage the chains

have the full-size tire repaired or replaced

too. Do not use tire chains on your

where you want. You must calibrate the

compact spare.

tire inflation monitor system, if your vehicle

has this feature, after installing or remov-

ing the compact spare. Refer to “Tire Pres-

sure Monitor System” in this section. The

system may not work correctly when the

compact spare is installed on the vehicle.

Of course, it’s best to replace the spare

with a full-size tire as soon as you can. The

spare will last longer and be in good shape

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in case you need it again.

Make sure the metal tube is center at

CAUTION

the striker. Push the tube towards the

front of the vehicle.

When the compact spare is installed,

Close the liftgate.

do not take your vehicle through an

10)If your vehicle has Third Row Seating,

automatic car wash with guide rails.

return the third row seat to their upright

The compact spare can get caught on

position. Refer to “Third Row Seat” in

the rails. That can damage the tire

“Rear Seats” in the

“Seats and

and wheel, and maybe other parts of

Restraint Systems” section.

your vehicle.

Compact Spare Tire

Do not use the compact spare on other

Although the compact spare tire was fully

vehicles. And do not mix the compact

inflated when the vehicle was new, it can

spare tire or wheel with other wheels or

lose air after a time. Check the inflation

tires. They will not fit. Keep the spare tire

pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420

and its wheel together.

kPa).

After installing the compact spare on the

vehicle, you should stop as soon as possi-

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Appearance Care

•

Never use a stiff brush. It can cause

CAUTION

damage to your vehicle’s interior sur-

Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle

faces.

If you use abrasive cleaners when

Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look

•

Never apply heavy pressure or rub

cleaning glass surfaces on your vehi-

its best if it is cleaned often. Although not

aggressively with a cleaning cloth. Use

cle, you could scratch the glass and/

always visible, dust and dirt can accumu-

of heavy pressure can damage your

or cause damage to the rear window

late on your upholstery. Dirt can damage

interior and does not improve the effec-

defogger. When cleaning the glass

carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic sur-

tiveness of soil removal.

on your vehicle, use only a soft cloth

faces. Regular vacuuming is recom-

•

Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoid

and glass cleaner.

mended to remove particles from your

laundry detergents or dishwashing

upholstery. It is important to keep your

soaps with degreasers. Using too much

upholstery from becoming and remaining

Many cleaners contain solvents that may

soap will leave a residue that leaves

become concentrated in your vehicle’s

heavily soiled. Soils should be removed as

streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid clean-

quickly as possible. Your vehicle’s interior

breathing space. Before using cleaners,

ers, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of

read and adhere to all safety instructions

may experience extremes of heat that

water is a good guide.

could cause stains to set rapidly.

on the label. While cleaning your vehicle’s

•

Do not heavily saturate your upholstery

interior, maintain adequate ventilation by

while cleaning.

Lighter colored interiors may require more

opening your vehicle’s doors and windows.

•

Damage to your vehicle’s interior may

frequent cleaning. Use care because

Dust may be removed from small buttons

result from the use of many organic sol-

newspapers and garments that transfer

vents such as naptha, alcohol, etc.

and knobs using a small brush with soft

color to your home furnishings may also

bristles.

transfer color to your vehicle’s interior.

Fabric/Carpet

When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only

Your SUZUKI dealer has a product for

Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush

cleaning your vehicle’s glass. Should it

use cleaners specifically designed for the

attachment frequently to remove dust and

surfaces being cleaned. Permanent dam-

become necessary, you can also obtain a

loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater

product from your SUZUKI dealer to

age may result from using cleaners on sur-

bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor

faces for which they were not intended.

remove odors from your vehicle’s uphol-

carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils,

stery.

Use glass cleaner only on glass. Remove

always try to remove them first with plain

any accidental over-spray from other sur-

water or club soda. Before cleaning, gently

Do not clean your vehicle using the follow-

faces immediately. To prevent over-spray,

ing cleaners or techniques:

remove as much of the soil as possible

apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth.

using one of the following techniques:

• Never use a knife or any other sharp

object to remove a soil from any interior

• For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil

with a paper towel. Allow the soil to

surface.

absorb into the paper towel until no more

can be removed.

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• For solid dry soils: remove as much as

ened with a mild soap solution can be

Some commercial products may increase

possible and then vacuum.

used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do

gloss on your instrument panel. The

not use heat to dry. Never use steam to

increase in gloss may cause annoying

To clean, use the following instructions:

clean leather. Never use spot lifters or spot

reflections in the windshield and even

removers on leather. Many commercial

make it difficult to see through the wind-

1) Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth

leather cleaners and coatings that are sold

shield under certain conditions.

with water or club soda.

to preserve and protect leather may per-

2) Wring the cloth to remove excess mois-

manently change the appearance and feel

Care of Safety Belts

ture.

of your leather and are not recommended.

Keep belts clean and dry.

3) Start on the outside edge of the soil and

Do not use silicone or wax-based prod-

gently rub toward the center. Continue

ucts, or those containing organic solvents

WARNING

cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth

to clean your vehicle’s interior because

each time it becomes soiled.

Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If

they can alter the appearance by increas-

4) Continue to gently rub the soiled area

you do, it may severely weaken them.

ing the gloss in a non-uniform manner.

until the cleaning cloth remains clean.

In a crash, they might not be able to

Never use shoe polish on your leather.

5) If the soil is not completely removed,

provide adequate protection. Clean

use a mild soap solution and repeat the

safety belts only with mild soap and

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other

cleaning process that was used with

lukewarm water.

Plastic Surfaces

plain water.

A soft cloth dampened with water may be

used to remove dust. If a more thorough

Weatherstrips

If any of the soil remains, a commercial

Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make

cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth

fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be neces-

dampened with a mild soap solution can

them last longer, seal better, and not stick

sary. When a commercial upholstery

or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a

be used to gently remove dust and dirt.

cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a

Never use spot lifters or removers on plas-

clean cloth. During very cold, damp

small hidden area for colorfastness first. If

weather frequent application may be

tic surfaces. Many commercial cleaners

the locally cleaned area gives any impres-

and coatings that are sold to preserve and

required. Refer to “Recommended Fluids

sion that a ring formation may result, clean

and Lubricants” in “Maintenance Sched-

protect soft plastic surfaces may perma-

the entire surface.

nently change the appearance and feel of

ule” in the “Maintenance Schedule” sec-

After the cleaning process has been com-

your interior and are not recommended.

tion.

pleted, a paper towel can be used to blot

Do not use silicone or wax-based prod-

excess moisture from the fabric or carpet.

ucts, or those containing organic solvents

Washing Your Vehicle

to clean your vehicle’s interior because

The paint finish on the vehicle provides

Leather

they can alter the appearance by increas-

beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and

A soft cloth dampened with water may be

ing the gloss in a non-uniform manner.

durability.

used to remove dust. If a more thorough

cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth damp-

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The best way to preserve the vehicle’s fin-

cle Care/Appearance Materials” in this

Windshield and Wiper Blades

ish is to keep it clean by washing it often

section.

If the windshield is not clear after using the

with lukewarm or cold water.

windshield washer, or if the wiper blade

CAUTION

chatters when running, wax, sap, or other

Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays

material may be on the blade or wind-

of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Do not

Machine compounding or aggres-

shield.

use strong soaps or chemical detergents.

sive polishing on a basecoat/

Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing

clearcoat paint finish may damage it.

Clean the outside of the windshield with a

all soap residue completely. Approved

Use only non-abrasive waxes and

glass cleaning liquid or powder and water

cleaning products can be obtained from

polishes that are made for a

solution. The windshield is clean if beads

your dealer. Refer to

“Vehicle Care/

basecoat/clearcoat paint finish on

do not form when it is rinsed with water.

Appearance Materials” in this section. Do

your vehicle.

Grime from the windshield will stick to the

not use cleaning agents that are petroleum

wiper blades and affect their performance.

based, or that contain acid or abrasives.

The vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint

Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with

All cleaning agents should be flushed

finish. The clearcoat gives more depth and

a cloth soaked in full-strength windshield

promptly and not allowed to dry on the sur-

gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use

washer solvent. Then rinse the blade with

face, or they could stain. Dry the finish with

waxes and polishes that are non-abrasive

water.

a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel

and made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint

to avoid surface scratches and water spot-

finish.

Check the wiper blades and clean them as

ting.

necessary; replace blades that look worn.

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride

High pressure car washes may cause

and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil

Aluminum Wheels

water to enter the vehicle.

and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemi-

cals from industrial chimneys, etc., can

CAUTION

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses

damage the vehicle’s finish if they remain

Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft

on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as

If you use strong soaps, chemicals,

cloth and a car washing soap to clean

soon as possible. If necessary, use non-

abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes,

exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instruc-

abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for

or cleaners that contain acid on alu-

tions under “Washing Your Vehicle” in this

painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.

minum or chrome-plated wheels, you

section.

could damage the surface of the

Exterior painted surfaces are subject to

wheel(s). The repairs would not be

aging, weather, and chemical fallout that

Finish Care

covered by your warranty. Use only

can take their toll over a period of years.

Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the

SUZUKI-approved cleaners on alumi-

To help keep the paint finish looking new,

vehicle by hand may be necessary to

num or chrome-plated wheels.

keep the vehicle in a garage or covered

remove residue from the paint finish.

whenever possible.

Approved cleaning products can be

Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean

obtained from your dealer. Refer to “Vehi-

cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with

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clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry

Do not take the vehicle through an auto-

SUZUKI dealer. Larger areas of finish

with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be

matic car wash that has silicone carbide

damage can be corrected in your SUZUKI

applied.

tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can

dealer’s body and paint shop.

also damage the surface of these wheels.

CAUTION

Underbody Maintenance

Tires

Chemicals used for ice and snow removal

Using chrome polish on aluminum

To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire

and dust control can collect on the under-

wheels could damage the wheels.

cleaner.

body. If these are not removed, corrosion

The repairs would not be covered by

and rust can develop on the underbody

your warranty. Use chrome polish on

CAUTION

parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan,

chrome wheels only.

and exhaust system even though they

Using petroleum-based tire dressing

have corrosion protection.

The surface of these wheels is similar to

products on your vehicle may dam-

the painted surface of the vehicle. Do not

age the paint finish and/or tires.

At least every spring, flush these materials

use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive pol-

When applying a tire dressing,

from the underbody with plain water. Clean

ishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with

always wipe off any overspray from

any areas where mud and debris can col-

acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them

all painted surfaces on your vehicle.

lect. Dirt packed in close areas of the

because the surface could be damaged.

frame should be loosened before being

Do not use chrome polish on aluminum

Sheet Metal Damage

flushed. Your dealer or an underbody car

wheels.

If the vehicle is damaged and requires

washing system can do this for you.

sheet metal repair or replacement, make

CAUTION

sure the body repair shop applies anti-cor-

Chemical Paint Spotting

rosion material to parts repaired or

Some weather and atmospheric conditions

If you drive your vehicle through an

replaced to restore corrosion protection.

can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pol-

automatic car wash that has silicone

lutants can fall upon and attack painted

carbide tire cleaning brushes, you

Original manufacturer replacement parts

surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can

could damage the aluminum or

will provide the corrosion protection while

take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped dis-

chrome-plated wheels. The repairs

maintaining the warranty.

colorations, and small, irregular dark spots

would not be covered by your war-

etched into the paint surface.

ranty. Never drive a vehicle equipped

Finish Damage

with aluminum or chrome-plated

Any stone chips, fractures or deep

Although no defect in the paint job causes

wheels through an automatic car

scratches in the finish should be repaired

this, SUZUKI will repair, at no charge to

wash that uses silicone carbide tire

right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly

the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles

cleaning brushes.

and may develop into major repair

damaged by this fallout condition within 12

expense.

months or 12000 miles (20000 km) of pur-

chase, whichever occurs first.

Minor chips and scratches can be repaired

with touch-up materials available from your

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Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

Vehicle Identification

Description

Usage

Description

Usage

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Removes light

Polishing Cloth

Interior and exterior

Cleaner Wax

scratches and pro-

Wax-Treated

polishing cloth.

tects finish.

Tar and Road

Removes tar, road oil,

Foaming Tire

Cleans, shines, and

Oil Remover

and asphalt.

Shine Low

protects in one step.

Gloss

No wiping necessary.

Chrome

Use on chrome or

Cleaner and

Medium foaming

stainless steel.

Polish

shampoo. Cleans and

Wash Wax

lightly waxes. Biode-

Removes soil and

Concentrate

White Sidewall

gradable and phos-

black marks from

Tire Cleaner

phate free.

whitewalls.

Quickly removes spots

Vinyl Cleaner

Cleans vinyl.

and stains from car-

Spot Lifter

1410338

pets vinyl, and cloth

Removes dirt, grime,

upholstery.

This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.

Glass Cleaner

smoke and finger-

It appears on a plate in the front corner of

prints.

Odorless spray odor

the instrument panel, on the driver side.

eliminator used on fab-

You can see it if you look through the wind-

Removes dirt and

Odor Eliminator

Chrome and

rics, vinyl, leather and

grime from chrome

shield from outside your vehicle. The VIN

Wire Wheel

carpet.

wheels and wire wheel

also appears on the Certification/Tire and

Cleaner

covers.

Service Parts labels and the certificates of

title and registration.

Removes dust, finger-

Finish

prints, and surface

Engine Identification

Enhancer

contaminants. Spray

The eighth character in your VIN is the

on and wipe off.

engine code. This code helps you identify

your vehicle’s engine, specifications, and

Removes swirl marks,

replacement parts.

Swirl Remover

fine scratches, and

Polish

other light surface con-

tamination.

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Service Parts Identification Label

Electrical System

Power Windows and Other Power

This label is on the inside of the glove box.

Options

It is very helpful if you ever need to order

Add-On Electrical Equipment

Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect

parts. The label has the following informa-

the power seats. When the current load is

tion:

CAUTION

too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and

closes, protecting the circuit until the prob-

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Do not add anything electrical to your

lem is fixed.

• Model designation

vehicle unless you check with your

• Paint information

dealer first. Some electrical equip-

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

• Production options and special equip-

ment can damage your vehicle and

The wiring circuits in your vehicle are pro-

ment

the damage would not be covered by

tected from short circuits by fuses and cir-

your warranty. Some add-on electri-

cuit breakers. This greatly reduces the

Do not remove this label from the vehicle.

cal equipment can keep other compo-

chance of circuit overload and fire caused

nents from working as they should.

by electrical problems.

Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle’s

Your vehicle has an underhood fuse block

battery, even if your vehicle is not operat-

and an instrument panel fuse block.

ing.

To identify and check fuses, circuit break-

Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before

ers, and relays, refer to the Fuse Usage

attempting to add anything electrical to

Chart on the inside surface of the fuse

your vehicle, refer to “Servicing Your Air-

panel door.

bag-Equipped Vehicle” in “Airbag System”

in the “Seats and Restraint Systems” sec-

tion.

Windshield Wiper Fuses

The windshield wiper motor is protected by

a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor

overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the

wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the

overload is caused by some electrical

problem, have it fixed.

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block

The instrument panel fuse block is located

Fuses

Usage

on the passenger’s side of the center con-

Passenger’s Side Turn

sole, to the left of the glove box near the

Signal

floor.

Amplifier

Steering Wheel Illumina-

tion

SPARE

Spare

SPARE

Spare

SPARE

Spare

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SPARE

Spare

SPARE

Spare

Fuses

Usage

Sunroof

Infotainment

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Climate Control System,

Rear Seat Entertainment

Remove the console cover to access the

Remote Function Actuator

fuse block.

Rear Wiper

Canister Vent

Liftgate

Radio

Airbags

Cluster

Heated Seats

Ignition Switch

Driver’s Side Turn Signal

Body Control Module

Door Locks

Not Used

Automatic Occupant

Center High-Mounted

Sensing Module

Stoplamp, Dimmer

Power Mirrors

Interior Lights

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Engine Compartment Fuse Block

Relays

Usage

Fuses

Usage

Retained Accessory

Cooling Fan 2

RAP RLY

Power Relay

Cooling Fan 1

REAR

Auxiliary Power

DEFOG

Rear Defogger Relay

RLY

Rear Climate Control

Spare

Circuit

Usage

Breakers

Spare

PWR

Anti-lock Brake System

Power Windows

WNDW

Air Conditioning Clutch

PWR

1739443

Power Seats

Driver’s Side Low-Beam

SEATS

The engine compartment fuse block is

located on the driver’s side of the engine

Daytime Running Lamp 2

EMPTY

Empty

compartment.

Passenger’s Side High-

Refer to “Engine Compartment Overview”

Beam

Misc.

Usage

in this section for more information on loca-

tion.

Passenger’s Side Park

PLR

Fuse Puller

Lamp

Horn

Driver’s Side Park Lamp

Starter

Electronic Throttle Con-

trol, Engine Control Mod-

ule

Emission Device 1

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Fuses

Usage

Fuses

Usage

Relays

Usage

Even Coils, Injectors

Driver’s Side Trailer

Ignition Main

Stoplamp, Turn Signal

Odd Coils, Injectors

Air Conditioning Compres-

Spare

sor Clutch

Emission Device 2

Fuel Pump

Powertrain

Spare

Rear Accessory Power

Spare

Powertrain Control Mod-

Outlet

ule, Ignition

Crank

All-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Fan 1

Regulated Voltage Control

Mass Airflow Sensor

Passenger’s Side Trailer

Stoplamp, Turn Signal

Airbag Display

Stoplamp, Turn Signal

Driver’s Side Trailer

Spare

Stoplamp, Turn Signal

Stoplamp

Front, Rear Washer

Fan 3

Passenger’s Side Low-

Rear Defogger

Fan 2

Beam

Anti-lock Brake System

Fuel Pump

Driver’s Side High-Beam

Motor

Battery Main 3

Battery Main 2

Spare

Daytime Running Lamps

Engine Control Module,

Fog Lamps

Battery

Climate Control System

Transmission Control

Blower

Module, Battery

Battery Main 1

Trailer Park Lamp

Electric Power Steering

Front Wiper

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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE

Capacities and Specifications

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in

“Maintenance Schedule” in the “Maintenance Schedule” section for more information.

Capacities

Application

English

Metric

For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge

Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a

amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under

the hood. See your dealer for more information.

Cooling System

Front Only Climate Control System

12.7 qt

12.0 L

Front and Rear Climate Control System

13.1 qt

12.4 L

Fuel Tank

18.5 gal

70.0 L

Transaxle Fluid

4.1 qt

3.9 L

Wheel Nut Torque

100 lb ft

140 N·m

All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.

Recheck fluid level after filling.

Engine Specifications

Engine

VIN Code

Transaxle

Spark Plug Gap

3.6 L V6

Automatic

0.043 inches (1.10 mm)

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Maintenance Schedule

Your Vehicle and the Environment

This schedule is for vehicles that:

Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps

• carry passengers and cargo within rec-

Introduction

to keep your vehicle in good working condi-

ommended limits. You will find these lim-

Important: Keep engine oil at the proper

tion, but also helps the environment. All

its on the Tire and Loading Information

level and change as recommended.

recommended maintenance is important.

label. Refer to “Loading Your Vehicle” in

Improper vehicle maintenance can even

“Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehi-

Maintenance Requirements

affect the quality of the air we breathe.

cle” in the “Driving Your Vehicle” section.

Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire infla-

• are driven on reasonable road surfaces

CAUTION

tion can increase the level of emissions

within legal driving limits.

from your vehicle. To help protect our envi-

Maintenance intervals,

checks,

• use the recommended fuel. Refer to

ronment, and to keep your vehicle in good

inspections, replacement parts, and

“Gasoline Octane” in “Fuel” in the “Ser-

condition, be sure to maintain your vehicle

recommended fluids and lubricants

vice and Appearance Care” section.

properly.

as prescribed in this manual are nec-

essary to keep your vehicle in good

The services in “Scheduled Maintenance”

Using the Maintenance Schedule

working condition. Any damage

in this section should be performed when

We want to help you keep your vehicle in

caused by failure to follow scheduled

indicated. Refer to

“Additional Required

good working condition. But we do not

maintenance might not be covered by

Services” in this section for further informa-

know exactly how you will drive it. You may

warranty.

tion.

drive very short distances only a few times

a week. Or you may drive long distances

WARNING

all the time in very hot, dusty weather. You

may use your vehicle in making deliveries.

Performing maintenance work on a

Or you may drive it to work, to do errands,

vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to

or in many other ways.

do some jobs, you can be seriously

injured. Do your own maintenance

Because of all the different ways people

work only if you have the required

use their vehicles, maintenance needs

know-how and the proper tools and

vary. You may need more frequent checks

equipment for the job. If you have any

and replacements. So please read the fol-

doubt, see your dealer to have a qual-

lowing and note how you drive. If you have

ified technician do the work. Refer to

any questions on how to keep your vehicle

“Doing Your Own Service Work” in

in good condition, see your dealer.

the

“SERVICE AND APPEARANCE

CARE” section.

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