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3. Remove bulb socket from the
parking lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Pull bulb straight out of socket
and press in the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket into the
lamp assembly by turning clockwise.
6. Align top and bottom ribs of
parking lamp assembly with
corresponding slots on front of
vehicle.
7. Push gently until parking lamp
assembly seats (you will hear a
snap).
8. Install screw on lamp assembly.
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs
The tail/brake/turn signal and
backup lamp bulbs are located in
the tail lamp assembly, one just
below the other. Follow the same
steps to replace either bulb:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then open
the tailgate to expose the lamp
assembly screws.
2. Remove the two bolts from the tail lamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the lamp assembly from the tailgate pillar to disengage
two hidden snap-in retainers. (Flare side tail lamps are not equipped
with snap-in retainers.)
4. Remove bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
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5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and press in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by turning clockwise.
7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on tailgate pillar snapping the
two snap-in retainers into place. (Flare side tail lamps do not snap into
place but have two tabs which fit into slots.)
8. Secure the tail lamp on the vehicle with two bolts.
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs
Make sure the headlamp control is
in the OFF position.
1. Remove the two screws and move
the lamp assembly away from the
vehicle to expose the bulb sockets.
2. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating counterclockwise and
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
Install the new bulbs in reverse
order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
1. Make sure the headlamp control
is in the OFF position.
2. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the foglamp bulb.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing signal mirror lamp bulbs (if equipped)
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
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•unlock the vehicle doors without
a key.
•lock all the vehicle doors without
a key.
•activate the personal alarm.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare taken to the dealership, to
aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors. The headlamps will flash.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors are closed and locked.Note:The doors will lock again, the horn
will chirp once, and the headlamps will flash once more.
If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick
chirps and the headlamps will not flash.
Power door lock disable feature (if equipped)
The UNLOCK
feature on your power door locks will not work from
inside the vehicle when:
•the ignition has been turned to the 3 (OFF) position, and
•20 seconds elapse after all vehicle doors are closed and locked using
the remote entry transmitter, the keyless entry pad (if equipped), or
the power door lock control (while the accompanying door is open).
The UNLOCK
feature will work again after:
•a door has become ajar,
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Reasons given... Consider...
“I have an air bag”Air bags offer greater protection when
used with safety belts. Frontal airbags
are not designed to inflate in rear and
side crashes or rollovers.
“I’d rather be thrown clear”Not a good idea.Peoplewho are
ejected are 40 times more likely
to DIE.Safety belts help prevent
ejection, WE CAN’T“PICK OUR
CRASH”.
Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt
Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of
injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt
Minder feature please follow the directions stated below.
One time disable
Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an
ignition ON cycle, the BeltMinder will be disabled for that ignition cycle
only.
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature
Read steps1-9thoroughly before proceeding with the
deactivation/activation programming procedure.
The BeltMinder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the
following procedure:
Before following the procedure, ensure that the following conditions are
met:
•The parking brake is set.
•The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral
position (manual transmission).
•The ignition switch is in the OFF position.
•All vehicle doors are closed.
•The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled.
•The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is equipped
with Autolamps, this will not affect the procedure).
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To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt
Minder feature while driving the vehicle.
BeltMinder activation and deactivation procedure
1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT
START THE ENGINE.)
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2
minutes.)
•Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated.
3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the
safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during BeltMinder
warning activation.
4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps.
5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the
safety belt unbuckled.
•After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three
seconds.
6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,
buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.
•This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enable
BeltMinder if it is currently disabled.
7. Confirmation of disabling BeltMinder is provided by the safety belt
warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds.
8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by:
•The safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three
seconds.
•Followed by three seconds with the safety belt warning light off.
•Once again, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per
second for three seconds.
9. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is
complete.
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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.
Important safety precautions
When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If
the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle
checked.
Before starting the vehicle:
1. Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts. For more
information on safety belts and their proper usage, refer to theSeating
and Safety Restraintschapter.
2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
8 5A Radio, GEM
9—Not used
10—Not used
11 30A Front washer pump relay, Wiper
run/park relay, Wiper HI/LO relay,
Windshield wiper motor
12—Not used
13 20A Stop lamp switch (Lamps),
Turn/Hazard flasher
14 15A Battery saver relay, Interior lamp
relay
15 5A Stop lamp switch (speed control,
brake shift interlock), GEM
16 20A Headlamps (hi beams), Cluster
(hi beam indicator)
17—Not used
18 5A Instrument illumination (dimmer
switch power)
19—Not used
20 5A Audio, GEM, PCM, Transmission
range sensor
21 15A DTR sensor, Clutch switch,
Starter relay, I/P fuse 20
22 10A Air bag module, Passenger air bag
deactivation module
23 10A Trailer tow battery Charge relay,
Turn/Hazard flasher, 4x4
solenoids, 4x4 relays, Overhead
console, 4–Wheel Anti-lock Brake
System (4WABS) module
24 10A Function selector switch assembly
25—Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
26 10A Right-hand low beam headlamp
27 5A Foglamp relay and foglamp
indicator, Main light switch
(upstream)
28 10A Left-hand low beam headlamp
29 5A Autolamp module, Transmission
overdrive control switch, Central
security module, Beltminder
30 30A Passive Anti-theft transceiver,
Cluster, Ignition coils, PCM relay,
Coil on plugs, Radio noise
capacitor, ECC diode
31—Not used
Relay 1—Interior lamp relay
Relay 2—Battery saver relay
Relay 3—Not used
Relay 4—One-touch down window relay
Relay 5—Accessory delay 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.
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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