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•The 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.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
In the event of an airbag deployment, your vehicle is
designed to record up to 2-seconds of specific vehicle
data parameters (see list below) in an event data recorder
prior to the moment of airbag deployment. Please note
that such data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys,
and are otherwise unavailable. In conjunction with other
data gathered during a complete accident investigation,
the electronic data may be used by DaimlerChryslerCorporation and others to learn more about the possible
causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to
assess and improve vehicle performance. In addition to
crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler Corpo-
ration, such investigations may be requested by custom-
ers, insurance carriers, government officials, and profes-
sional crash researchers, such as those associated with
universities, and with hospital and insurance organiza-
tions.
In the event that an investigation is undertaken by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation (regardless of initiative),
the company or its designated representative will first
obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for
the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before
accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to
download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e.,
pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be
provided to the custodial entity upon request. General
data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes
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NOTE:The fuse block is located in the left side kick
panel behind a removable cover near the park brake
pedal. A fuse puller is attached to the inside surface of the
fuse panel cover to aid in removing fuses, if necessary.FLOOR CONSOLE
Floor Console Features
The Floor Console between the driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat, has the following features:
•Miscellaneous storage compartments
•Flexible cup holder inserts
•Portable phone storage bin
•Portable phone cord routing between lid and base on
forward edge
•12 Volt reconfigurable power outlet inside storage
compartment (See page 171 for more information.)
•Side open armrest lid
•Tissue holder & pen holder
•Coin slots
•Removable CD bin
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▫Catalytic Converter....................347
▫Maintenance-Free Battery................348
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............349
▫Power Steering — Fluid Check............350
▫Front Suspension Ball Joints..............351
▫Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints........351
▫Body Lubrication.....................351
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................352
▫Windshield Washers...................352
▫Exhaust System......................353
▫Cooling System.......................354
▫Emission Related Components............359
▫Brake System........................360▫Automatic Transmission................362
▫Transfer Case........................364
▫Axles..............................365
▫Selection Of Lubricating Grease...........365
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................366
Power Distribution Center (Fuse/Relay).......370
Fuse Block............................371
▫Interior Fuses........................371
▫Underhood Fuses
(Power Distribution Center)..............373
▫Underhood Fuses
(Integrated Power Module)..............375
Replacement Light Bulbs.................376
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1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage will also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
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.
The power distribution centers house new plug-in
“Maxi” fuses which replace all the in-line fusible links
previously used. The power distribution centers also
contain “Mini”fuses and plug-in “ISO” 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.
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FUSE BLOCK
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 thefuse to be disconnected, without removing it from the
fuse block. Pressing the I.O.D. fuse back into the cavity
reconnects it.
Interior Fuses
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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Cavity Mini Fuse/Color Description
F1 15 Amp BlueInstrument Cluster Battery
Feed
F 2 10 Amp RedOccupant Classification
Module (OCM) Battery Feed
F3 10 Amp RedIgnition Run/Start for Con-
troller (NGC), Integrated
Power Module (IPM), AC
Relay and Fuel Pump Relay
F4 10 Amp RedDoor Node and Non-
Memory Power Mirror
Switch Battery Feed
F5 (2) 10 Amp RedAirbags (2 Fuses in Yellow
Holder)
F6 10 Amp Red Ignition Run/Start Unlock
F7 25 Amp Natural Radio Battery Feed
F8 10 Amp RedIgnition Run/Start for
Cluster/Transfer Case/Seat
Sw. Back lighting
F9 10 Amp Red SDAR/DVD Battery Feed
F10 10 Amp Red Spare
Fuse Block
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Cavity Mini Fuse/Color Description
F11 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
F12 20 Amp Yellow Cluster Battery Feed
F13 10 Amp RedIgnition Run HVAC
Module/Heated Rear Glass
(EBL) Relay
F14 10 Amp Red ABS Module Ignition Run
F15 15 Amp BlueBattery Feed Blue Tooth,
Compass/Trip Computer
(CMTC), Sentry Key Diag-
nostics
F16 20 Amp YellowReconfigurable Power Out-
lets
F17 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter Ignition
F18 10 Amp Red Spare Fuse
F19 15 Amp BlueHeating & Air Conditioning
w/ATC Only Battery Feed
F20 25 Amp Natural Amplifier Battery FeedUnderhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
CavityCartridge
Fuse / RelayMini Fuse Description
1 30 Amp Pink Starter
2 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper
3 40 Amp Green Brake Batt
4 30 Amp Pink JB Feed Acc #
2
5 40 Amp Green Power Seats
6 20 Amp Blue JB Feed Ign #
1
7 40 Amp Green JB Feed Ign #
2
8 40 Amp Green JB Feed Acc
Delay
9 Spare
10 30 Amp Pink ASD
11 40 Amp Green Power Liftgate
( If Equipped)
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Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
CavityCartridge
Fuse / RelayMini Fuse Description
1 Relay Wiper On/Off
Rly
2 Relay Wiper Hi/Lo
Rly
3 Relay Horn Rly
4 Relay Rear Wiper
Rly
5 Relay Lt T-Tow
Stop/Turn Rly
6 Relay Rt T-Tow
Stop/Turn Rly
7 Relay Park Lamps
Rly
8 10 Amp Red Lt Park Lamps
9 10 Amp Red T-Tow Park
Lamps
10 10 Amp Red Rt Park Lamps
CavityCartridge
Fuse / RelayMini Fuse Description
11 Relay Rad Fan Hi
Rly
12 20 Amp Yellow FCM Batt #4
13 20 Amp Yellow FCM Batt #2
14 20 Amp Yellow Adjustable
Pedal
15 20 Amp Yellow Ft Fog Lamps
16 20 Amp Yellow Horn
17 20 Amp Yellow Rear Wiper
18 20 Amp Yellow FCM Batt #1
19 20 Amp Yellow Lt T-Tow
Stop/Turn
20 20 Amp Yellow FCM Batt #3
21 20 Amp Yellow Rt T-Tow
Stop/Turn
22 30 Amp Pink FCM BATT # 5
23 40 Amp Green Rad Fan
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