2004 DODGE DURANGO fuses

Enhanced Accident Response System
If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, vehicles equipped with
power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition,
approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stopped
moving, the interior lights will light until the ignition
switch is turned off.
Airbag Light
You will want to have the airbags ready to
inflate for your protection in an impact. While
the airbag system is designed to be mainte-
nance free, if any of the following occurs, have
an authorized dealer service the system promptly:
²The airbag light does not come on or flickers during
the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
turned on.
²The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second
interval.
²The light flickers or comes on and remains on while
driving.
NOTE:If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine
related gauges are not working, the airbag control mod-
ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready
to inflate for your protection. Promptly check fuse block
for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of
the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your
dealer if the fuse is good.
Child Restraint
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time - babies and children, too. Every state in the United
States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law,
and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12
years and under should ride properly buckled up in a
rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, chil-
dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front.
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (FUSE/RELAY)
Your vehicle is equipped with two electrical power
distribution centers located next to each other in the left
side of the engine compartment.
Thess power distribution centers house new plug-in
ªMaxiº fuses which replace all the in-line fusible links
previously used. The power distribution centers also
contain ªMiniºfuses and plug-in ªISOº relays. A label
inside the latching cover of the Power Distribution Cen-
ters identifies each component for ease of replacement, if
necessary. These fuses and relays can be obtained from
your dealer.
FUSE BLOCK
The fuse block contains blade-type mini-fuses, relays,
and circuit breakers for high-current circuits. It is located
in the left kick panel. It is accessible through a snap-in
cover.
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CAUTION!
When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it suggests a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
NOTE:If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for
longer than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect
your battery. You may do this by disconnecting the
battery or by disconnecting the two ignition-off draw
(I.O.D.) fuses located in the Auxiliary Power Distribution
Center (PDC) located in the engine compartment. The
I.O.D. cavities include a snap-in retainer that allows the
fuse to be disconnected, without removing it from the
fuse block. Pressing the I.O.D. fuse back into the cavity
reconnects it.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to mini-
mize the drain on your vehicle's battery:
²Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw fuse (I.O.D.) fuse
located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC). The
I.O.D. cavity includes a snap-in retainer that allows the
fuse to be disconnected, without removing it from the
fuse block.
²The transfer case should be placed in the 4HI mode
and kept in this position to minimize the battery drain.
²As an alternative to the above steps you may discon-
nect the negative cable from the battery.
326 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Transfer Case......................... 319
Fog Lights..........................107,335
Folding Rear Seat......................91,93
Four Wheel Drive....................... 208
Operation........................... 208
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 270
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 221
Front Axle............................. 320
Fuel................................. 242
Adding............................. 245
Filter............................... 299
Gauge.............................. 146
Octane Rating......................242,337
Requirements......................242,335
Tank Capacity........................ 335
Fueling............................... 245
Fuses................................ 325
Garage Door Opener..................... 126GasCap .............................. 246
Gas Gauge............................ 146
Gasoline.............................. 242
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 243
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 146
Fuel................................ 146
Odometer........................... 153
Speedometer......................... 148
Tachometer.......................... 149
Gear Ranges........................... 203
Glass Cleaning.......................... 324
Grease............................... 320
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 251
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 250
GVWR............................251,253
Hands-Free Phone........................ 74
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 270
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