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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
11 20A Stoplamps/Speed control
12 15A Instrument cluster, Anti-theft,
Ignition coils
13 10A Anti-lock brake module, Traction
control switch, ABS relay
14 15A Transmission control switch, LCM,
Decklid
15 15A Multi-function switch, Turn signals
16 7.5A Wiper Control Module (WCM)
17 10A Digital Transmission Range (DTR)
sensor, Back-up lamps, EC
mirrors, Back-up aide
18 7.5A LCM, Front radio control unit,
Electronic day/night mirror,
Compass module/Rear
audio/Climate control module,
TCU, Heated seats switch, Rain
sense, Door lock switches, OHC,
Rear heated seats switch
19 10A EATC, Clock, Instrument cluster,
PCM
20 7.5A ABS, Shift lock
21 15A Multi-function switch, Hazard
lamps
22 15A Multi-function switch, High
mounted stop lamps, Stop lamps
23 20A Datalink connector, I/P cigar
lighter, Rear door cigar lighters
(Long Wheel Base only)
24 5A Front radio control unit
25 15A LCM, Courtesy/Demand lamps
26 5A DTR sensor, Starter relay coil
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
27 20A Fuel filler door release switch
28 10A Heated mirrors
29 20A Left front door module
30 7.5A Trunk lid release switch, Door
lock switches, Left front seat
control switch, Left front door
module, Power mirror switch,
Adjustable pedals
31 7.5A Main light switch, LCM
32 10A Electronic hidden antenna module
33 15A Front radio control unit, Digital
compact disc changer
Relay 1—Accessory delay relay
(Signature/Cartier) or Power
window relay (Executive)
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.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
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 specificationschapter.
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 30A* Radio, IP Fuse 33
2 20A* Front power point
3—Not used
4 15A* Horn
5 20A* Fuel pump, Inertia switch
6 20A* Right rear power point (Long
Wheel Base only)
7 30A* Front driver and front passenger
heated seats
8—Not used
9—Not used
10 10A* RASM
11 30A* Rear driver/passenger heated
seats (Long Wheel Base only)
12 20A* Left rear power point (Long
Wheel Base only)
503
502
501
24
23401
20
19 22
21RELAY
302 RELAY
304 RELAY
303
RELAY
301 207
201 202 203204
209
206
208
205602
601118
114
110
106
102
117
113
109
105
101
116
112
108
104
115
111
107
103
18
16
14
1210
8
6
4
2
17
15
13
119
7
5
3
1
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
13 15A* To alternator
14 20A* Rear door cigar lighters (Long
Wheel Base only)
15–Not used
16–Not used
17–Not used
18–Not used
19 15A* MAF sensor, DPFE sensor,
Injectors, PCM
20 15A* PCM, Canister vent solenoid,
VMV, HEGOs
21–Not used
22–Not used
23–Not used
24–Not used
101 50A** Ignition switch, Starter
102 50A** Cooling fan (variable speed)
103 40A** Blower motor
104 40A** Heated backlight, IP fuse 28
105 30A** EEC relay, PDB fuses 19, 20
106 40A** ABS module
107 40A** IP fuse 29, Delayed accessories
relay (windows, moon roof, radio)
108 30A** IP fuse 30, Memory seats, Power
seats, Lumbar, Adjustable pedals,
Memory mirrors
109 40A** Power decklid
110—Not used
111—Not used
112 40A** Ignition switch, IP fuses, 10, 12,
14, 16, 18
113 40A** IP fuses, 1, 5, 7, 9, 31
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
114 30A** RASM compressor
115 40A** IP fuses 11, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 32
116 30A** Wipers
117 30A** Rear power seats (Long Wheel
Base only)
118 20A** ABS
201 1/2 ISO Horn
202 1/2 ISO PCM
203 1/2 ISO Fuel pump
204 1/2 ISO A/C clutch
205—Not used
206 1/2 ISO Cornering lamp ground
207 1/2 ISO Fog lamps
208 1/2 ISO Park lamp isolation
209 1/2 ISO ABS relay
301 Full ISO Blower motor
302 Full ISO Starter solenoid
303 Full ISO Heated backlight
304 Full ISO RASM
401—Not used
501 Diode PCM
502—Not used
503—Not used
601—Not used
602—Not used
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
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.
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The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may
compromise the integrity of your tires.
Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary or full-size 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.
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
When driving with the temporary spare tiredo not:
•exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances.
•load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label.
•tow a trailer.
•use tire chains.
•drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reduced
ground clearance.
•try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel.
•use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
•use more than one temporary spare tire at a time.
Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and braking performance
•Comfort and noise
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter driving capability
Tire change procedure
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
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If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set parking
brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park),
turn engine OFF and block the
diagonally opposite wheel.
3. Remove the spare tire and the
jack. The jack is located in the trunk
(in a holder bracket), on the
right-hand side, next to the wheel
well.
On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
HOOD
OFF
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Refer toAir suspension systemin theDrivingchapter for more
information.
4. Remove the lug wrench (A) from
the jack. Rotate the lug wrench
socket out from the handle.
5. Locate pry off notch (if
equipped) and remove the center
ornament from the aluminum wheel
with the tapered end of the wheel
nut wrench that came with your
vehicle. Insert and twist the handle,
then pry against the wheel.
6. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground.
Before placing the jack under the vehicle, NOTE the jack location
markings:
JACK LOCATION-FRONT
The jack location markings can be
foundon the lower outer edge of
the body.
•Locate the jack locator mark (B -
semi-circle) on the body (C)
near the tire you are changing,
then place the jack (D)under
the frame (A) of the vehicle
aligning it with the mark (B -
semi-circle).
A
B
C
D
A
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