2001 DODGE RAM fuse

motor speeds, but can only be turned off by selecting
the Off position with the heater-only or a/c heater
control switch knob.
OPERATION
The blower motor switch directs the blower motor
ground path through the mode control switch to the
blower motor resistor, or directly to ground, as
required to achieve the selected blower motor speed.
The blower motor switch cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, the entire heater-only or a/c
heater control unit must be replaced. The blower
motor switch knob is serviced separately.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BLOWER MOTOR
SWITCH
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, (Refer to
Appropriate Wiring Information).
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the
Power Distribution Center (PDC). If OK, go to Step
2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component
as required and replace the faulty fuse.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the a/c heater control from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/CONTROLS/A/C HEATER CONTROL -
REMOVAL) Check for continuity between the ground
circuit cavity of the a/c heater control wire harness
connector and a good ground. There should be conti-
nuity. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the open
circuit to ground as required.
(3) With the a/c heater control wire harness con-
nector unplugged, place the a/c heater mode control
switch knob in any position except the Off position.
Check for continuity between the ground circuit ter-
minal and each of the blower motor driver circuit ter-
minals of the a/c heater control as you move the
blower motor switch knob to each of the four speed
positions. There should be continuity at each drivercircuit terminal in only one blower motor switch
speed position. If OK, test and repair the blower
driver circuits between the a/c heater control connec-
tor and the blower motor resistor as required. If not
OK, replace the faulty a/c heater control unit.
REMOVAL
The blower motor switch cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, the entire heater-only or a/c
heater control unit must be replaced. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/A/C
HEATER CONTROL - REMOVAL) The blower motor
switch knob is serviced separately.
BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the run position.
(2) Locate the temperature control knob in the mid
(12 o'clock) position.
(3) Turn the ignition switch to the off position.
(4) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(5) Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
Refer to Instrument Panel System for the procedures.
(6) Remove the HVAC housing from the vehicle.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING - REMOVAL)
(7) Unplug the wire harness connector from the
blend door actuator (Fig. 24).
(8) Remove the two mounting screws which secure
the actuator to the housing.
(9) Slide the blend door actuator off the blend door
shaft.
NOTE: A black plastic coupler may be attached to
the blend door shaft. Remove the coupler and
inspect for damage. Reinstall if there is no damage
found.
BR/BECONTROLS 24 - 25
BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH (Continued)

REMOVAL - PANEL OUTLET BARRELS
WARNING: THE PANEL OUTLET BARRELS
INSTALLED IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
DOOR PANEL OUTLET HOUSINGS MUST NEVER
BE REINSTALLED FOLLOWING REMOVAL FOR ANY
REASON. THEY MUST BE REPLACED WITH NEW
BARRELS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING
COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
(1) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry near the center of either
side of the panel outlet barrel to release the snap-fit
pivots on the barrel from the pivot pins in the outlet
housing of the passenger side airbag module or the
instrument cluster bezel (Fig. 2).
(2)
Remove the barrel from the panel outlet housing.
INSTALLATION - DEMISTER GRILLES
(1) To install the demister grille, position the grille
in the opening of the instrument panel top cover and
press inwards firmly and evenly near the center of
both sides of the grille until it snaps into place.
INSTALLATION - PANEL OUTLET BARRELS
WARNING: THE PANEL OUTLET BARRELS INSTALLED
IN THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DOOR PANEL OUT-
LET HOUSINGS MUST NEVER BE REINSTALLED FOL-
LOWING REMOVAL FOR ANY REASON. THEY MUST
BE REPLACED WITH NEW BARRELS. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCU-
PANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
(1) To install a new panel outlet barrel, position
the barrel in the outlet housing and press inwards
firmly and evenly near the center of both sides of the
panel outlet barrel until the pivots snap into place.
BLOWER MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
The blower motor and blower wheel are located in
the passenger side end of the HVAC housing, below
the glove box. The blower motor controls the velocity
of the air flowing through the HVAC housing by spin-
ning a squirrel cage-type blower wheel within the
housing at the selected speed. The blower motor and
blower wheel can be serviced from the passenger
compartment side of the housing.
OPERATION
The blower motor will only operate when the igni-
tion switch is in the On position, and the a/c heater
mode control switch knob is in any position, except
Off. The blower motor receives a fused battery feed
through the blower motor relay whenever the igni-
tion switch is in the On position.
The blower motor battery feed circuit is protected
by a fuse in the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
The blower motor relay control circuit is protected by
a fuse in the junction block. Blower motor speed is
controlled by regulating the ground path through the
a/c heater mode control switch, the blower motor
switch, and the blower motor resistor.
The blower motor and blower wheel cannot be
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, they must be
replaced. The blower motor and blower wheel may be
serviced separately, although if the motor is to be
replaced, a blower wheel will come as part of a pre-
balanced assembly.
Fig. 2 PANEL OUTLET BARRELS
1 - DEFROSTER OUTLETS
2 - DEMISTER OUTLET GRILLE
3 - PANEL OUTLET BARRELS
4 - DEMISTER OUTLET GRILLE
24 - 32 DISTRIBUTIONBR/BE
AIR OUTLETS (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BLOWER MOTOR
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO
TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT
IN AN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POS-
SIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
For circuit descriptions and diagrams, (Refer to
Appropriate Wiring Information). Possible causes of
an inoperative blower motor include:
²Faulty fuse
²Faulty blower motor circuit wiring or wire har-
ness connectors
²Faulty blower motor resistor
²Faulty blower motor relay
²Faulty blower motor switch
²Faulty a/c heater mode control switch
²Faulty blower motor.
Possible causes of the blower motor not operating
in all speeds include:
²Faulty fuse
²Faulty blower motor switch
²Faulty blower motor resistor
²Faulty blower motor relay
²Faulty blower motor circuit wiring or wire har-
ness connectors.
VIBRATION
Possible causes of blower motor vibration include:
²Improper blower motor mounting
²Improper blower wheel mounting
²Blower wheel out of balance or deformed
²Blower motor faulty.
NOISE
To verify that the blower is the source of the noise,
unplug the blower motor wire harness connector and
operate the HVAC system. If the noise goes away,
possible causes include:
²Foreign material in the HVAC housing
²Improper blower motor mounting
²Improper blower wheel mounting
²Blower motor faulty.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.(2) Disconnect the blower motor cooling tube from
the nipple on the blower motor housing (Fig. 3).
(3) Disengage the blower motor wire harness from
the wire harness retainer.
(4) Unplug the blower motor wire harness connec-
tor from the HVAC housing wire harness.
(5) Remove the three screws that secure the
blower motor and blower wheel assembly to the
HVAC housing.
(6) Lower the blower motor and wheel assembly,
and cover, from the HVAC housing.
(7)
Remove the blower wheel retainer clip and
remove the wheel from the blower motor shaft (Fig. 4).
INSTALLATION
(1) If installing the blower motor wheel only, press
the blower wheel hub onto the blower motor shaft.
Be sure the flat on the blower motor shaft is indexed
to the flat on the inside of the blower wheel hub.
(2) Install the retainer clip over the blower wheel
hub. The ears of the retainer clip must be indexed
over the flats on the blower motor shaft and blower
wheel hub.
(3) Be certain that the blower motor seal is
installed on the blower motor housing (Fig. 5).
(4) Install the blower motor and wheel assembly,
and cover in the HVAC housing with three mounting
screws. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N´m (20
in. lbs.).
Fig. 3 BLOWER MOTOR REMOVE/INSTALL
1 - BLOWER MOTOR HOUSING
2 - COOLING TUBE
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
BR/BEDISTRIBUTION 24 - 33
BLOWER MOTOR (Continued)

compressor is engaged and circulating refrigerant
through the evaporator coil tubes.
OPERATION
Refrigerant enters the evaporator from the fixed
orifice tube as a low-temperature, low-pressure liq-
uid. As air flows over the fins of the evaporator, the
humidity in the air condenses on the fins, and the
heat from the air is absorbed by the refrigerant. Heat
absorption causes the refrigerant to boil and vapor-
ize. The refrigerant becomes a low-pressure gas when
it leaves the evaporator.
The evaporator coil cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
REMOVAL
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)
(1) Remove the HVAC housing from the vehicle,
and disassemble the housing halves. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/
HVAC HOUSING - REMOVAL) (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/HVAC
HOUSING - DISASSEMBLY)
(2) Lift the a/c evaporator out of the HVAC hous-
ing (Fig. 11).
INSTALLATION
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)(Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
CAUTION - REFRIGERANT HOSES/LINES/TUBES
PRECAUTIONS)
(1) Insert the evaporator coil into the bottom of the
HVAC housing.
(2) Reassemble and reinstall the HVAC housing in
the vehicle. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING -
ASSEMBLY) (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/HVAC HOUSING -
INSTALLATION)
NOTE: If the evaporator is replaced, add 60 millili-
ters (2 fluid ounces) of refrigerant oil to the refrig-
erant system.
A/C ORIFICE TUBE
DESCRIPTION
The fixed orifice tube is installed in the liquid line
between the outlet of the condenser and the inlet of
the evaporator. The fixed orifice tube is only serviced
as an integral part of the liquid line.
OPERATION
The inlet end of the fixed orifice tube has a nylon
mesh filter screen, which filters the refrigerant and
helps to reduce the potential for blockage of the
metering orifice by refrigerant system contaminants
(Fig. 12). The outlet end of the tube has a nylon
mesh diffuser screen. The O-rings on the plastic body
of the fixed orifice tube seal the tube to the inside of
the liquid line and prevent the refrigerant from
bypassing the fixed metering orifice.
The fixed orifice tube is used to meter the flow of
liquid refrigerant into the evaporator coil. The high-
pressure liquid refrigerant from the condenser
expands into a low-pressure liquid as it passes
through the metering orifice and diffuser screen of
the fixed orifice tube.
The fixed orifice tube cannot be repaired and, if
faulty or plugged, the liquid line assembly must be
replaced.
Fig. 11 A/C EVAPORATOR LOCATION IN HVAC
HOUSING (UPSIDE DOWN)
1 - EVAPORATOR LOCATION
2 - BOTTOM HALF OF HVAC HOUSING
3 - TOP HALF OF HVAC HOUSING
BR/BEPLUMBING 24 - 53
A/C EVAPORATOR (Continued)

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - FIXED ORIFICE
TUBE
The fixed orifice tube can be checked for proper
operation using the following procedure. However,
the fixed orifice tube is only serviced as a part of the
liquid line unit. If the results of this test indicate
that the fixed orifice tube is obstructed or missing,
the entire liquid line unit must be replaced.
WARNING: THE LIQUID LINE BETWEEN THE CON-
DENSER OUTLET AND THE FIXED ORIFICE TUBE
CAN BECOME HOT ENOUGH TO BURN THE SKIN.
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING TEST.
(1) Confirm that the refrigerant system is properly
charged. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - A/C PER-
FORMANCE)
(2) Start the engine. Turn on the air conditioning
system and confirm that the compressor clutch is
engaged.
(3) Allow the air conditioning system to operate for
five minutes.
(4) Lightly and cautiously touch the liquid line
near the condenser outlet at the front of the engine
compartment. The liquid line should be hot to the
touch.
(5) Touch the liquid line near the evaporator inlet
at the rear of the engine compartment. The liquid
line should be cold to the touch.
(6) If there is a distinct temperature differential
between the two ends of the liquid line, the orifice
tube is in good condition. If there is little or no
detectable temperature differential between the two
ends of the liquid line, the orifice tube is obstructed
or missing and the liquid line must be replaced.
REMOVAL
The fixed orifice tube is located in the liquid line,
between the condenser and the evaporator coil. If the
fixed orifice tube is faulty or plugged, the liquid line
assembly must be replaced. (Refer to 24 - HEATING
& AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/LIQUID LINE
- REMOVAL)
ACCUMULATOR
DESCRIPTION
The accumulator is mounted in the engine com-
partment between the a/c evaporator outlet tube and
the compressor inlet.
OPERATION
Refrigerant enters the accumulator canister as a
low pressure vapor through the inlet tube. Any liq-
uid, oil-laden refrigerant falls to the bottom of the
canister, which acts as a separator. A desiccant bag is
mounted inside the accumulator canister to absorb
any moisture which may have entered and become
trapped within the refrigerant system (Fig. 13).
REMOVAL
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY)
(3) Remove the a/c low pressure switch from the
accumulator. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CON-
DITIONING/CONTROLS/A/C LOW PRESSURE
SWITCH - REMOVAL)
(4) Loosen the screw that secures the accumulator
retaining band to the support bracket on the dash
panel (Fig. 20).
(5) Disconnect the suction line refrigerant line fit-
ting from the accumulator outlet. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COUPLERS)
Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrig-
erant line fittings.
(6) Disconnect the accumulator inlet refrigerant
line fitting from the evaporator outlet. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
Fig. 12 FIXED ORIFICE TUBE - TYPICAL
1 - DIFFUSER SCREEN
2 - ªOº RINGS
3 - INLET FILTER SCREEN
4 - ORIFICE
24 - 54 PLUMBINGBR/BE
A/C ORIFICE TUBE (Continued)

Items found requiring adjustment and/or repair
should be corrected before delivery of the vehicle.
NOTE: It is the dealer's responsibility to protect
new vehicles from damage and deterioration prior
to retail delivery both before and after new vehicle
preparation.
The information includes the following features:
Inspection points are cross-referenced to the New
Vehicle Preparation Form as follows:
²Titles indicate the general area being inspected
or the types of checks being made (i.e., underhood,
body-exterior, road test, etc.).
²Sub-Titles identify the types of items to be
inspected in that area (i.e., lines/hoses, wiring, etc.).
Procedures follow a logical order to prevent dupli-
cation and wasted effort.
Tips to help you do a better job are found as
NOTES.
RECEIVING
INSPECTION
The following procedures are recommended for
your own protection upon receipt of new vehicles.
When a new car is delivered by the carrier, it should
be inspected to ensure that it is in good condition
and to determine if there is any shortage or transpor-
tation damage.
EXTERIOR
Upon receipt of a new vehicle, check immediately
for:
²Under carriage damage
²Chipped or cracked windshield, broken windows,
and loose or missing moldings and name-plates
²Dents, scrapes, scratches, chips, dirt in paints or
other damage to the body exterior
²Damaged or missing side view mirror(s)
²Missing wheel nuts
²Broken or missing lenses
²Chafing, bruises, cuts, or scrapes on tire side-
walls or tread
²Missing underhood items
²Missing fuel filler cap
²Shipped loose items-license plate bracket, spare
tire, jack and tire wrench, radio antenna, floor mats,
wheel covers, cargo nets, fuses and other items²Ensure that IOD fuse is removed
²Check battery test indicator when easily visible,
or use voltmeter (battery must be at 12.4 volts or
greater). Charge to ensure green dot-visibility, per-
manent damage may occur if battery remains in a
discharged state for any length of time.
INTERIOR
Check interior items such as:
²Rearview mirror
²Accessory control knobs
²Smokers package items
²Keys
²Radio
²Special equipment items listed on shipper
²Owner's Manual and Consumer information Bro-
chures (normally stored in the glove box).
²Cuts, abrasions or stains on interior trim.
NOTE: Remember a careful look at new vehicles
when they are received may prevent problems when
preparing vehicles for delivery to your customers.
MAJOR INSPECTION POINTS
(1) Check operation of hood latch and safety catch-
adjust as required.
(2) Check all fluids for proper level and top off
with the proper fluid as required-engine oil, auto-
matic transmission fluid, brake master cylinder,
clutch master cylinder, power steering, windshield
washer, and cooling system. (Vehicle must be at nor-
mal operating temperature for some of these checks.)
(3) Check brake, clutch, fuel, and power steering
lines and hoses for leaks and clearance from moving
and hot objects-reroute to the proper location and
tighten as required.
(4) Check battery state of charge-recharge if neces-
sary, to ensure green dot is visible or instrument
panel voltmeter indicates 12.4 volts or greater.
(5) Check routing and connections of underhood
wiring, vacuum hoses, refrigerant lines and coolant
hoses for leaks, loose connections and clearance from
moving objects reroute and tighten connections as
required. Install IOD fuse on applicable vehicles.
NOTE: Reset radio, clock, compass, etc., after
installing, if vehicle is being delivered.
BR/BENEW VEHICLE PREPARATION 30 - 3
INTRODUCTION (Continued)

INSPECTION - BATTERY
When battery is easily accessible, check the test
indicator (green dot), terminal tightness and felt
(grease) washer on battery posts. Recharge battery as
required to assure that the green dot is visible.
When battery is not easily accessible check battery
condition with a voltmeter at the jump start loca-
tions, or check the voltmeter on the instrument panel
(Fig. 11) or (Fig. 12). The reading should be at least
12.4 volts. Recharge battery as required.
NOTE: Refer to service information for proper bat-
tery charging rates and times.
INSPECTION - WIRING
The assembly plant has shipped all vehicles with
the interior lights and most electronic memories non-
functional by way of an Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse
removed. The purpose is to reduce the possibility of
battery run-down during shipping and storage.
Vehicles stored after prep should have the IOD
fuse that activates the accessories pulled to prevent
battery drain.
NOTE: Ensure that the IOD fuse is removed to pre-
vent battery drain and possible damage. Vehicles
stored for extended periods after prep should be
washed frequently, to prevent environmental dam-age, and reinspected for storage-related problems
before delivery.
(1) Install the IOD fuse as equipped. (ON vehicles
being delivered, remember to reset radio, clock, com-
pass, etc., as required.)
(2) Check routing and connections of all underhood
wiring-reroute and connect as required.
(3) Make sure the starter, generator and air condi-
tioning clutch wiring are correctly installed, routed,
and in the clips where provided.
(4) For predelivery storage, always pull the IOD
fuse that activates accessories.
Fig. 10 TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES AND
RADIATOR HOSE
1 - TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES
2 - RADIATOR LOWER HOSE
Fig. 11 BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE DIESEL ENGINE
Fig. 12 BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE GAS ENGINE
BR/BENEW VEHICLE PREPARATION 30 - 7
UNDER HOOD (Continued)

STANDARD PROCEDURE - PRE DELIVERY
STORAGE
(1) If possible, store vehicles indoors, in clean, dry
places. If vehicles must be stored outdoors:
²Try to avoid storage locations that are near any
obvious sources of industrial or environmental con-
tamination (e.g., trees, factories, steam or vapor
vents, railroad tracks, etc.)
²Maintain tight security to help prevent pilferage
and vandalism, and inspect each vehicle regularly to
check for such damage
²If the vehicle must be parked on an incline, park
it with the front end higher than the rear; this will
prevent ªhydrostatic lockº caused by fuel draining
into the engine
²Rinse the vehicle at least once a week. Snow
should be washed away more often, since it can trap
harmful contaminants. Dry all horizontal surfaces
(2) The IOD fuse should be removed in order to
prevent battery drain and possible damage.
(3) Check the vehicle's coolant and anti-freeze pro-
tection.
(4) Check the vehicle's battery at least once a
month for a proper charge (at least 12.4 volts).
Charge the battery if necessary. This will help pre-
vent freezing and deterioration.
(5) Check the vehicle's tires and inflate them to
their maximum recommended levels. Move the vehi-
cles periodically to avoid ªflatspottingº the tires.
(6) Do not engage the parking brake; keep it in the
OFF position.
(7) Keep all windows closed, all doors locked, and
all trim covers intact and in place.
(8) Do not use chalks, crayons or any marker con-
taining abrasives on painted, plated or glass sur-
faces.
(9) Always use seat covers when moving a vehicle.
PROGRAMMABLE
ELECTRONIC FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The programming of electronic features applies to
specific DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles. Not
all vehicles are equipped with these electronic fea-
tures, and not all vehicles equipped with electronic
features have all the available features. Programma-
ble electronic features are subject to change and may
be added or deleted from specific vehicle models.
(1) The programmable electronic features that may
be provided on the vehicle are:
²Rolling Power Door Locks
²Horn Chirp (When Doors Locked With Remote
Keyless Entry)²Headlamp Flash (When Doors Locked or
Unlocked With Remote Keyless Entry)
²Low Fuel Chime
²Remote Keyless Entry Door Unlock Sequence
²Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
²Turn Signal Chime
²12V Power Outlet
²Remote Unlock
²Remote Linked To Memory
²Headlamp Delay
²Service Interval
²Easy Exit Seat
(2) Programming any of the above features is to be
performed prior to vehicle delivery to the customer,
depending on customer preference.
NOTE: For all vehicles except Caravan/Town and
Country, the programming must be performed using
the DRB IIITscan tool. On Caravan/Town and Coun-
try vehicles the features can be programmed using
the DRB IIITscan tool or by button pushing
sequences. The customer can perform program-
ming, if desired, by following the instructions out-
lined in the owner manual.
OPERATION
NOTE: The programmable features provided on
vehicles need to be explained to the customer at
the time of sale. The customer's preferences con-
cerning the features should be noted and pro-
grammed accordingly during predelivery.
NOTE: When using the DRB IIITscan tool to enable/
disable any programmable electronic features, go to
the main menu item #9 on the DRB IIITscan tool.
This is ªCustomer Preferencesº. You must choose
ªCustomer Preferencesº on the main menu to pro-
gram the desired features.
ROLLING POWER DOOR LOCKS
With this feature enabled, the vehicle's door lock-
ing mechanisms automatically lock when the vehicle
reaches approximately 24 Km/h (15 mph).
HORN CHIRP
NOTE: This feature can be enabled with or without
the headlamp flash feature.
The horn chirp function is a feature that can be
enabled or disabled on vehicles equipped with
30 - 20 NEW VEHICLE PREPARATIONBR/BE
PRE DELIVERY STORAGE (Continued)