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WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as
utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high
as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an
increased risk of vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
WARNING: Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity,
may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Extra
precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping
distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.
Your vehicle has the capability to haul more cargo and people than most
passenger cars. Depending upon the type and placement of the load,
hauling people and cargo may raise the center of gravity of the vehicle.
Use extra caution while becoming familiar with your vehicle. Know the
capabilities and limitations of both you as a driver and your vehicle.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
NOTE:If the gearshift lever cannot be moved from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the
vehicle's brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer toFuses and
relaysin theRoadside emergencieschapter.
WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the
brakelamps are working. A rear end colission may result after
you brake.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by
shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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1. Turn the ignition to the LOCK/OFF position.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in on the reset button.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and
return the key to the LOCK/OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire within
the fuse. Check the appropriate
fuses before replacing any electrical
components.
NOTE:Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey Ð Ð Ð
3A Violet Violet Ð Ð Ð
4A Pink Pink Ð Ð Ð
5A Tan Tan Ð Ð Ð
7.5A Brown Brown Ð Ð Ð
10A Red Red Ð Ð Ð
15A Blue Blue Ð Ð Ð
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural Ð Ð Ð
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 5A Canister Vent Control Solenoid
2 5A Blower Relay (coil), Rear Defrost Relay
(coil), Pressure Switch to PCM
3 10A Rear Wiper Motor, Rear Washer Motor, Rear
Wiper Relay (coil)
4 10A Four Wheel Drive Control Module, Cluster
(Restraints Control Warning)
5 5A ABS Unit (EVAC & FILL), ASC Unit,
Restraints Control Module, ASC Main SW to
ASC Unit
6 10A Flasher Unit, Left reversing Lamp, Right
Reversing Lamp
ACC
12
34
56
78
910
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
7 10A Passive Anti-theft Transceiver (PATS),
Restraints Control Module
8 10A Cluster, Shift Lock Relay (coil), O/D signal
to PCM
9 3A PCM Relay (coil), Fan Relay 1, 2, 3 (coil),
A/C Relay (coil)
10 20A Front Wiper Motor, Front Washer Motor,
INT Relay
11 10A IGN Relay (coil), ACC Relay (coil), Starter
Relay (coil), Key Interlock Solenoid, GEM
12 5A Radio, Clock
13 Ð Not Used
14 20A Cigar Lighter
15 15A Left Front Position Lamp, Right Front
Position Lamp, Left License Lamp, Right
License Lamp, Left Tail Lamp, Right Tail
Lamp, Park Lamp Relay (coil), Trailer Fuse,
Illumination Fuse
16 10A Cluster, Power M irror, GEM
17 15A Sun Roof Motor
18 5A Illumination for: Cluster, Heater Unit, Radio,
Hazard Switch, Rear Defrost Switch, 4WD
Switch, Front Fog Switch
19 10A Subwoofer Amp
20 15A Left/Right Turn Indicators, Left/Right Front
Side Turn Lamps, Left/Right Front turn
Lamps, Left/Right Rear Turn Lamps,
Left/Right Trailer Turn, Flasher Unit
21 10A Left /Right Trailer Position Lamps
22 15A Not Used
23 15A Left/Right Horn
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
24 15A Left/Right Stoplamps, Hight Mounted
Stoplamp, Left/Right Trailer Stoplamp, ABS
Unit, ASC Unit (Brake Pedal Position
Switch), PCM, Shift Solenoid
25 30A Power Window Motor - Right Front, Left
Front, Right Rear, Left Rear
26 30A Power Door Lock Motor - Right Front, Left
Front, Right Rear, Left Rear, GEM (Door
Lock Relay Coil), Power Seat
27 10A Audio, Cluster, Interior Lamp, Map Lamp
Cargo Lamp
ACC Ð Accessory Relay
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine compartment.
The power distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle's main electrical systems
from overloads.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
WARNING: Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution
Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and carechapter.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
Horn 15A Horn
H/L LH 15A* Headlamp (High/Low Left, High Beams)
H/L RH 15A* Headlamp (High/Low Right,, High Beams)
EEC 5A* EEC (KPWR)
HEGO 15A* HEGO 1,2, CMS 1,2, VMV
FUEL 20A* Fuel Pump, EEC (FPM)
DIODE Ð Ð
MAIN
120A
HEGO
15A
ALT 15A
FOG 20A(DRL) 5A
PWR 1
15A
(ABS)
25APWR 2
15A A/C 15AFUEL
20ADIODE DIODE H/L LH
15AH/L RH
15AEEC 5A
HEGO
15A HORN
15A
FUEL
20ADIODE DIODE H/L LH
15AH/L RH
15AEEC 5A
INJ
30A
HTR
40A
BTN 1
40ABTN 240AR DEF30AIG
MAIN
40A
H/L
RELAY
MICRO
MAIN
FAN(ABS)
60AST RELAY
ISODEF RELAY
ISOADD FAN 2
ISO
A/C RELAY
MICRO FOG RELAY
MICRO
MAIN FAN
ISO ADD FAN
ISO EEC MAIN
ISOFUEL PUMP
ISO
ALT 15A
FOG 20A(DRL) 15A
PWR 1
15A DRLZ 15A
HLEV 10A
(ABS)
25APWR 2
15A A/C 15A
40/50AADD
FAN
40/50A
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
DIODE Ð Ð
H/L RELAY
MICROÐ Headlamp (High/Low, Right/Left Relay)
ÐÐÐ
INJ 30A** EEC (VPWR), EVR, MAF, IAC, Bulkhead
MAIN 120A Main
ALT 15A* Alternator/ Regulator
(DRL) 15A* DRL Unit (feed), DRL Relay
(DRLZ)
(HELV)15A*(DRLZ)
10A(HLEV)Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Module,
HLEV
PWR 1 15A* Auxiliary Power Point
FOG 20A* Foglamps RH/LH, Foglamp Indicator
A/C 15A* A/C Clutch
(ABS) 25A* Anti-Lock Brake System SOL
PWR 2 15A* Auxiliary Power Point
IG MAIN 40A** Starter
HTR 40A** Blower Motor, Blower Motor Relay
BTN 1 40A** JB Ð Acc. Relay, Radio, Cigar Lighter,
Cluster, Power Mirror, GEM, Electronic
Flasher Control
(ABS) 60A** Anti-Lock Brake System Motor
BTN 2 40A** JB Ð Radio, Cluster, Dome Lamps, Map
Lamps, Cargo Lamps, Cruise Control, Power
Seat, Horn
MAIN FAN 40A**
(2.0L)
50A(3.0L)Main Fan
R DEF 30A** Rear Defroster
ADD FAN 40A**(2.0L)
50A(3.0L)Add Fan
EEC MAIN
ISOÐ EEC Relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
FUEL
PUMP ISOÐ Fuel Pump Relay
MAIN FAN
ISOÐ Low Speed Fan Control Relay
(2.0L Engine)
High Speed Fan Control Relay 1
(3.0L Engine)
ADD FAN
ISOÐ High Speed Fan Control Relay 1
(2.0L Engine)
Low Speed Fan Control Relay
(3.0L Engine)
DEF RELAY
ISOÐ Rear Defroster Relay
ST RELAY
ISOÐ Starter Relay
ADD FAN 2
ISOÐ High Speed Fan Control Relay 2
(3.0L Engine)
Medium Speed Fan Control Relay
(2.0L Engine)
FOG RELAY
MICROÐ Foglamp Relay
A/C RELAY
MICROÐ A/C Clutch Relay
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary or conventional spare tire. The
temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than
a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire
with a full-size tire as soon as possible.
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