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Flash to pass
Pull toward you to activate and
release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlamp
and parklamp operation.
•Rotate up to brighten.
•Rotate down to dim.
•Rotate to full up position (past
detent) to turn on interior lamps.
POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the automatic
transmission gearshift lever and
allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
PANEL
DIM
1
23
4
5
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PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE
Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This
system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have
difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the
vehicle, refer toStarting the enginein this chapter.
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk
of fire or other damage.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door
before you start the engine. SeeGuarding against exhaust fumesin
this chapter for more instructions.
If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer
inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse
Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
6 10A Trailer tow left stop/turn feed
7 15A Blower motor relay coil
8 — Not used
9 20A Stoplamps: Trailer tow Electric Brake
controller feed, Body builder right rear
turn/stop feed, Body builder left rear
turn/stop feed, Body builder stop lamp feed,
Trailer left turn/stop fuse feed, Trailer right
turn/stop fuse feed
10 5A Instrument cluster memory, Power Brake
Assist Lamp*
11 30A Wiper/Washer Module, Wiper Feed
12 10A Trailer tow Stop/Turn feed
13 10A ABS Module
14 10A Warning chime module, Power brake assist
module*, Instrument cluster power,
Instrument cluster warning lamps,
Transmission control switch
15 15A Left turn signal feed
16 20A Body builder battery (+12V) feed
17 5A Body builder radio feed
18 — Not Used
19 5A DRL relays
20 — Not Used
21 15A Right turn signal feed
22 — Not Used
23 — Not Used
24 — Not Used
25 10A Right headlamp feed (low beam)
26 10A Speed control module, Brake shift interlock
actuator
27 — Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse
Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
5 15A* Powertrain Control Module Power, Fuel
Pump Relay Coil, Fuel Injectors, Mass Air
Flow Sensor with IAT, A/C System Relay
Coil
6 20A* Parklamp Feeds, Instrument Panel Fuse
#41, Warning Chime Module, Trailer Tow
Running Lamp Relay Coil, I/P Dimmer
Module
7 15A* Starter Relay Coil, BB Neutral Sense
8 10A* Stoplamp Switch (Logic): Brake Pressure
Switch, Power Brake Assist Module***,
Speed Control Module, Powertrain Control
Module, ABS module, Brake Shift Interlock
Actuator
9 5A* Alternator
10 20A* Daytime Running (DRL) Lamps
11 30A* Ignition Coils, Radio Capacitors #1 and #2,
Powertrain Control Module Relay
12 20A* Trailer Tow Running Lamps Feed, Trailer
Tow Backup Lamps Feed, IP-Backup Lamp
Feed
13 30A** Trailer Tow Electric Brake Controller Feed
14 60A** Instrument Panel Battery Feed (Fuse #9,
15, 21)
15 -- Not Used
16 60A** ABS Module
17 -- Not Used
18 20A** Horn Feed
19 -- Not Used
20 40A** Powertrain Control Module Relay
21 20A** Fuel Pump Motor
22 20A** Diagnostic Tool Connector, Cigar Lighter
Feed
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Because your vehicle’s engine is also electronically controlled by a
computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the
battery. When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed,
the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum
driveability and performance. To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
6. With your foot on the brake pedal and with the A/C on, put the
vehicle in D (Drive) and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle
quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
•Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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