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CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a
vehicle without knowing enough about it.
Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts
and tools before you attempt any vehicle
maintenance task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and
other fasteners. ªEnglishº and ªmetricº
fasteners can be easily confused. If you use
the wrong fasteners, parts can later break
or fall off. You could be hurt.
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can
affect the airflow around it. This may cause wind noise
and affect windshield washer performance. Check with
your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of
your vehicle.
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see ªDiesel Fuel
Requirements and Fuel Systemº in the Diesel Engine
Supplement. For vehicles with gasoline engines, please
read this.
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet
specifications which have been developed by the
American Automobile Manufacturers Association
(AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor
Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle
performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting
the AAMA specification could provide improved
driveability and emission control system performance
compared to other gasolines. For more information,
write to: American Automobile Manufacturer's
Association, 7430 Second Ave, Suite 300,
Detroit MI 48202.
Be sure the posted octane is at least 87. If the octane is
less than 87, you may get a heavy knocking noise when
you drive. If it's bad enough, it can damage your engine.
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ªVORTECº 5000 and 5700 V8 Engine
ªVORTECº 5700 engine shown, locations for other engines similar. When you lift up the hood you'll see:
A. Battery
B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
C. Radiator Cap
D. Coolant Recovery Tank
E. Air Filter Restriction Indicator
F. Engine Oil DipstickG. Automatic Transmission
Dipstick (If Equipped)
H. Fan
I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
J. Engine Oil Fill
K. Brake Fluid ReservoirL. Clutch Fluid Reservoir
(If Equipped)
M. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir
N. Fuse/Relay Center
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ªVORTECº 7400 V8 Engine
A. Battery
B. Coolant Recovery Tank
C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
D. Radiator Cap
E. Air Filter Restriction Indicator
F. Engine Oil DipstickG. Automatic Transmission
Dipstick (If Equipped)
H. Engine Oil Fill
I. Fan
J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
K. Brake Fluid ReservoirL. Clutch Fluid Reservoir
(If Equipped)
M. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
N. Fuse/Relay Center
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6-70 Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker. An electrical overload will cause the lamps
to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off.
If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other
power accessories. When the current load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver
-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have
a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without
-- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block access door
is on the driver's side edge
of the instrument panel. Pull
off the cover to access the
fuse block.
You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse
extractor is mounted to the fuse block access door. To
remove fuses if you don't have a fuse extractor, hold the
end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger
and pull straight out.
You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse block
access door. These can be used to replace a bad fuse.
However, make sure it is of the correct amperage.
Fuse/Circuit
Breaker Usage
1 Stop/TCC Switch, Buzzer,
CHMSL, Hazard Lamps,
Stoplamps
2 Transfer Case
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Fuse/Circuit
Breaker Usage
3 Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp,
Glove Box Lamp, Dome/Reading
Lamps, Vanity Mirrors,
Power Mirrors
4 Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay,
Lamp Switch, Keyless Entry,
Low Coolant Module, Illuminated
Entry Module,
DRAC (Diesel Engine)
5 Not Used
6 Cruise Control
7 Auxiliary Power Outlet
8 Crank
9 License Lamp, Parking Lamps,
Taillamps, Roof Marker Lamps,
Tailgate Lamps, Front
Sidemarkers, Fog Lamp Relay,
Door Switch Illumination,
Fender Lamps, Headlamp
Switch IlluminationFuse/Circuit
Breaker Usage
10 Not Used
11 Wiper Motor, Washer Pump
12 A/C, A/C Blower,
High Blower Relay
13 Power Amp, Cigarette Lighter,
Door Lock Relay,
Power Lumbar Seat
14 4WD Indicator, Cluster, Comfort
Controls, Instrument Switches,
Radio Illumination,
Chime Module
15 DRL Relay, Fog Lamp Relay
16 Front and Rear Turn Signals,
Back
-Up Lamps, BTSI Solenoid
17 Radio (Ignition)
18 4WAL/VCM, ABS,
Cruise Control
19 Radio (Battery)
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Fuse/Circuit
Breaker Usage
20 PRNDL, Automatic Transmission,
Speedometer, Check Gages
Warning Light
21 Security/Steering
22 Not Used
23 Not Used
24 Front Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp,
TP2 Relay (Gasoline Engine)
A Power Door Lock, Six
-Way Power
Seat, Keyless Entry Module
B Power WindowsUnderhood Fuse/Relay Center
The underhood fuse/relay center is located in the rear of
the engine compartment near the brake fluid reservoir.
Move the retainer clips for the cover to access the
fuse block.
You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse
extractor is mounted to the interior fuse block. To
remove fuses if you don't have a fuse extractor, hold the
end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger
and pull straight out.
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Name Usage
ECM
-B Fuel Pump, PCM/VCM
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
IGN
-E Auxiliary Fan Relay Coil,
A/C Compressor Relay,
Hot Fuel Module, Dual Tanks
HORN Horn, Underhood Lamps
AUX FAN Auxiliary FanName Usage
ECM
-1 Injectors, PCM/VCM, Fuel
Solenoid (Diesel Engine, Fuel
Control Module (Diesel Engine)
HTD ST
-FR Not Used
A/C Air Conditioning
HTD MIR Not Used
ENG
-1 Ignition Switch, EGR, Canister
Purge, EVRV Idle Coast Solenoid,
MAF, Heated O
2,
Fuel Heater (Diesel Engine),
Water Sensor (Diesel Engine),
Boost Solenoid (Diesel Engine),
EPR (Diesel Engine)
HTD ST
-RR Not Used
LIGHTING Headlamp and Panel Dimmer
Switch, Fog and Courtesy Fuses
BATT Battery, Fuse Block Busbar
IGN
-A Ignition Switch
IGN
-B Ignition Switch
ABS Anti
-Lock Brake Module
BLOWER High Blower Relay
STOP/HAZ Stoplamps
HEATED SEATS Not Used