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Locks and Security 87
Keys 87
Locks 87
Anti-theft system 89
Seating and Safety Restraints 102
Seating 102
Safety restraints 125
Air bags 138
Child restraints 149
Driving 163
Starting 163
Brakes 167
Transmission operation 171
Vehicle loading 176
Trailer towing 179
Roadside Emergencies 184
Getting roadside assistance 184
Hazard flasher switch 185
Fuel pump shut-off switch 185
Fuses and relays 186
Changing tires 194
Jump starting 203
Wrecker towing 209
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Resetting the PSD
The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of
the following conditions:
•a low voltage or dead battery
•the door is left opened for more than 6 hours
•the battery is disconnected
•the PSD Passenger compartment fuse panel fuse (fuse #11) is
removed or blown. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
If any of the above conditions has occurred, perform the following steps
to reset the PSD so that electronics can relearn the open and closed
positions:
1. Check to see if PSD is securely closed.
2. Make sure the gearshift is in (P) Park.
3. Push the PSD control on the overhead console to open the door.
4. Wait five (5) seconds and close the door by pressing the PSD control
on the overhead console.
5. Wait five (5) seconds and repeat Steps 3 and 4 then go on to step 6.
6. Repeat steps 3–5 for opposite door.
If the door still does not operate correctly:
7. Ensure the ignition is in the OFF position
8. Remove the PSD fuse (fuse #11) from the passenger fuse panel and
leave it out for thirty (30) seconds. Refer to the chapter on Fuses and
Relays. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside emergencies
chapter.
9. Reinstall the fuse and wait ten (10) seconds.
10. Repeat steps 1–6 above.
If the door still does not operate correctly, see your dealer for service.
Sliding Door Child Safety Lock
Your vehicle is equipped with a sliding door child safety lock that helps
prevent passengers from operating the sliding door by using the inside
door handle, refer toChild safety locksin theLocks and Security
chapter.
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3. Start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever,
it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not
operating properly. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
emergencies chapter.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp
remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly.
See your dealer or a qualified service technician.
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle with column gearshift
Your transaxle is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found in
the vehicle computer. This feature is designed to increase durability and
provide consistent shift feel over the life of the vehicle. A new vehicle or
transaxle may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered
normal and will not affect function or durability of the transaxle. Over
time, the adaptive learning process will fully update transaxle operation.
Additionally, whenever the battery is disconnected or a new battery
installed, the strategy must be relearned.
Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in
either D (Drive) or 3. Driving with the gearshift lever in D (Drive) gives
the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. For manual control
start in 1 (First) and then shift manually.
To put your vehicle in gear, start the engine, depress the brake pedal,
then move gearshift lever out of P (Park). Once you place the gearshift
lever securely into position, gradually release the brake pedal and use
the accelerator as necessary.
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic
transaxle
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Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight– is the highest possible weight of a
fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow. It assumes a vehicle with only
mandatory options, no cargo (internal or external), a tongue load of
10–15% (conventional trailer) or king pin weight of 15–25% (fifth wheel
trailer), and driver only (68 kg [150 lbs]).Consult your dealership (or
the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your dealership) for
more detailed information.
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight– refers to the amount
of the weight that a trailer pushes down on a trailer hitch.
Examples:For a 2268 kg (5000 lbs.) conventional trailer, multiply 5000
by 0.10 and 0.15 to obtain a proper tongue load range of 227 to 340 kg
(500 to 750 lbs.). For an 5216 kg (11,500 lbs.) fifth wheel trailer,
multiply by 0.15 and 0.25 to obtain a proper king pin load range of 782
to 1304 kg (1,725 to 2,875 lbs.)
Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the
certification label.
Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities
than the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR
and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the
originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in
serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury.
TRAILER TOWING
Your vehicle is capable either of towing Class I trailers or up to Class II
trailers when equipped with the optional trailer tow package.
If your vehicle does not have the optional trailer tow package your
vehicle is partially prepped for trailer tow lamp wiring but you will also
need to install electrical kit 3F2Z-15A416-A. This kit contains fuses and
relays to isolate the vehicle lighting circuitry from the trailer lighting and
an adapter wiring harness containing the standard 4-pin trailer plug.
Refer to theTrailer lampssection in this chapter for additional
information.Do not tow above 907 kg (2000 lbs) without the
manufacturer-installed trailer tow package.
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If your vehicle has the optional trailer tow package it comes with heavy
duty cooling fans, auxiliary transmission fluid cooler, an auxiliary engine
oil cooler (4.2L engine only), heavy duty battery, trailer tow wiring
(including fuses and relays to isolate the vehicle lighting circuitry from
the trailer lighting) and a kit (in a cardboard box) that includes an
adapter wiring harness that contains the standard 4-pin trailer plug.
Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and to
maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment
while towing.
Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure:
•Stay within your vehicle’s load limits. If exceeded, cargo should be
removed from the trailer and/or the vehicle until all weights are within
specified limits.
•Thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing. Refer toPreparing to
towin this chapter.
•Use extra caution when driving while trailer towing. Refer toDriving
while you towin this chapter.
•Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer. Refer to
Special Operating Conditionsin the scheduled maintenance guide.
•Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least 800 km
(500 miles).
•Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the
proper installation and adjustment specifications.
Vehicle towing capability/Trailer
hitch requirementTrailer
Model/
EngineGCWR -
kg (lbs)Hitch type
requiredTrailer Weight
range - kg
(lbs)Tongue load
Van, 3.9L
3175
(7000)
Class I
Non-Equalizing
Weight
Carrying
0 - 907
(0 - 2000)10–15% of TW
(91 kg [200
lbs.] maximum) Wagon,
3.9L
Wagon,
4.2L3266
(7200)
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This switch is located behind the
service panel on the right side of
the cargo area.
To reset the switch:
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. If no leaks are apparent, reset the
switch by pushing in on the reset
button.
4. Turn the ignition ON.
5. Wait a few seconds and return
the key to OFF.
6. Make another check of leaks.
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.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 Relay Accessory delay relay 1
2 Relay Accessory delay relay 2
3 10A Front wiper motor Run feed
4 5A B+ feed to outside mirrors
5 20A Vent window power feed/Radio
feed
6 5A Driver door switch
illumination/Passenger door
switch illumination
7 10A Rear wiper Run feed
8 10A Cluster/Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control (EATC) B+
feed
9 10A Passive Anti-theft System (PATS)
LED feed
10 5A Auxiliary radio, DVD
11 5A Auxiliary climate control
system/Power Liftgate
Module/Left and right power
sliding door module/Data Link
Connector (DLC)/Clock B+ feeds
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
12 5A Brake-Shift Interlock (BSI) Run
feed, Climate control system Run
feed
13 5A Compass/Driver heated
seat/Passenger heated
seats/Reverse sensing
system/Power Liftgate
Module/Power sliding door Run
feeds
14 5A Underhood fuse box Run feed,
Front blower Run feed
15 10A Brake On-Off (BOO) switch B+
16 5A Steering angle/Cluster/Power
sliding door and power liftgate
inhibit LED/Electrochromatic
mirror Run/Start
17 10A Restraint Control Module
(RCM)/Passenger Air bag Disable
Indicator (PADI)/Passenger
Occupant Detection System
(PODS) Run/Start
18 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module/Brake pressure
switch/Speed control Run/Start
19 5A PATS/Cluster/Air bag
LED/Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) relay Run/Start
20 10A Liftgate Start feed, Radio Start
feed
21 10A Starter relay power START
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.
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