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Four wheel drive low (if
equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive low is engaged.
Four wheel drive indicator (if
equipped):Illuminates when
four-wheel drive is engaged.
Anti-theft system (if equipped):
Flashes when the Securilock
Passive Anti-theft System has been
activated.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.LOW
RANGE
4x4
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Autolamp control (if equipped)
The autolamp system sets the
headlamps to turn on and off
automatically. It also keeps the
lights on for approximately 20
seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position.
•To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise.
•To turn autolamps off, rotate the
control clockwise to the OFF
position.
•Foglamps are not controlled by the autolamps. In order to turn on the
foglamps, you must turn the lamp switch to the
position and
pull toward you for foglamps.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The foglamps can be turned on only
when the headlamp control is in
the
position and the high
beams are not turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
will illuminate.
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Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position,
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
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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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checking and adding ..............185
dipstick ....................................185
filter, specifications ........188, 227
recommendations ...................188
refill capacities ........................228
specifications ..................231, 233
Exhaust fumes ..........................107
F
Fail safe cooling ........................194
Floor mats ...................................53
Fluid capacities .........................228
Foglamps .....................................34
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......117
driving off road .......................120
electronic shift ................119–120
indicator light .........................117
lever operated shift ................118
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................110
Fuel ............................................196
calculating fuel economy .......200
cap ...........................................198
capacity ...................................228
choosing the right fuel ...........198
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................203
detergent in fuel .....................200
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................196, 198, 200
filter, specifications ........200, 227
fuel pump shut-off switch .....142
improving fuel economy ........200
octane rating ...........199, 233–234
quality ......................................199
running out of fuel .................200
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................196
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......142Fuses ..................................143–144
G
Garage door opener ....................45
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............198
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................200
Gauges .........................................14
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................133
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................133
H
Hazard flashers .........................142
Head restraints ...........................65
Headlamps ...................................34
aiming ........................................36
autolamp system .......................34
bulb specifications ....................38
daytime running lights .............35
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam .................................35
replacing bulbs .........................39
turning on and off ....................34
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................31–32
Hood ..........................................182
I
Ignition .......................103, 233–234
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..93
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