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Automatic Door Locks
If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock 
automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph. 
This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped 
from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the
following procedure: 
1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.
2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seat belt will 
cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this
programming procedure). 
3. Place the key into the ignition.
4. Within 15 seconds cycle the key from the LOCK 
position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of four
times; ending in the LOCK position ( Do not start the 
engine  ).  5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch 
in the LOCK direction. 
6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has 
been disabled. 
7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled 
before the feature could be disabled. If necessary, repeat
the above procedure.
Auto Unlock Feature
This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when
any door is opened. This will occur only after the vehicle
has been shifted into the Park position after the vehicle
has been driven (shifted out of Park and all doors closed). 
This feature will not operate if there is any manual 
operation of the power door locks (Lock or Unlock).
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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 the following list) in the 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  DaimlerChrysler Corporation and others to learn more 
about the possible causes of crashes and associated
injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle perfor-
mance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations may
be requested by customers, insurance carriers, govern-
ment officials, and professional crash researchers, such as
those associated with universities, and with hospital and
insurance organizations. 
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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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:
•The airbag light does not come on or flickers during
the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
turned on.
•The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second
interval.
•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 num- 
bers 52 and 53 in the fuse and relay center. 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 the following list) in the 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
DaimlerChrysler Corporation and others to learn more
about the possible causes of crashes and associated
injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle perfor-
mance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations may
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The outlet(s) has/have a fused direct feed from the 
battery so it/they receive power whether the ignition is
ON or OFF. 
All accessories connected to this/these outlet(s) should 
be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use
to protect the battery against discharge. 
NOTE: If desired, all of the power outlets can be 
converted by your authorized dealer to provide power
with the ignition switch in the ON position only.CAUTION!
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw 
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
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NOTE:The odometer/trip odometer Vacuum Fluores- 
cent Display will also may display GASCAP, which
indicates that your gas cap is possibly loose or damaged.
(See page 361 for more information.) 
The Vacuum Fluorescent Display will also display NO- 
FUSE, which indicates that the IOD fuse is removed from
the Integrated Power Module. (See page 469 for more
information.) 
NOTE:  There is also an engine hour function. This 
indicates the total number of hours the engine has been
running. To display the engine hours perform the follow-
ing: Place the ignition in RUN, but do not start the
engine. With the odometer value displayed, hold the trip
button down for a period of 6 seconds. The odometer will
change to trip value first, then it will display the engine
hour value. The engine hours will be displayed for a
period of 30 seconds until the ignition is turned off or the
engine is started.  17. Check Gages Light 
This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system
which monitors the emissions and engine control
system. If the vehicle is ready for emissions
testing the light will come on when the ignition is first
turned on and remain on, as a bulb check, until the
engine is started. If the vehicle is not ready for emissions
testing the light will come on when the ignition is first
turned on and remain on for 15 seconds, then blink for 5
seconds, and remain on until the vehicle is started. If the
bulb does not come on during starting, have the condi-
tion investigated promptly. 
If this light comes on and remains on while driving, it 
suggests a potential engine control problem and the need
for system service. 
Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not 
need towing, see your dealer for service as soon as
possible.
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INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
An integrated Power Module is located in the engine 
compartment near the battery. This center contains car-
tridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse
and component may be stamped on the inside cover otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on 
the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Cavity Cartridge 
Fuse Mini 
Fuse  Description 
1 20 Amp  Yellow Power Outlet Console 
2 20 Amp  Yellow CCN Door Locks/ 
BTSI 
3 20 Amp  Yellow Spare 
4 20 Amp  Yellow Spare 
5 20 Amp  Yellow Power Sunroof 
6 10 Amp  Red OCM/VIST Fan/ 
Wastegate 
7 15 Amp  Blue Reverse Lockout Sole- 
noid Battery (SRT-10
Only)
Integrated Power Module Location
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini 
Fuse  Description 
8 10 Amp  Red Heated Mirrors 
9 30 Amp  Pink  Off Road Module 
Power 
10 5 Amp  Orange Trx-Off Rd Pkg Sen 
(Gas Engine Only) 
11 20 Amp  Yellow IOD-CNN/Radio/ 
Under Hood Lamp/
WCM/SDARS/HFM 
12 30 Amp  Pink  Electric Brake 
13 25 Amp  Natural Power-Battery 
RWAL/ABS Module
Feed 
14 15 Amp  Blue Park Lamps LeftCavity Cartridge 
Fuse Mini 
Fuse  Description 
15 20 Amp  Yellow Trailer Park Lamps 
16 15 Amp  Blue Park Lamps Right 
17 15 Amp  Blue Spare 
18 40 Amp  Green  ABS Pump 
19 30 Amp  Pink  Trailer Tow 
20 10 Amp  Red ORC2 
21 10 Amp  Red ORC Preset Carrier 
22 2 Amp  Gray IGN Switch Feed
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini 
Fuse  Description 
23 10 Amp  Red ECM/WCM/HVC 
24 20 Amp  Blue  Subwoofer Amplifier 
(SRT-10 Only) 
25 10 Amp  Red Power Mirror 
26 20 Amp  Yellow Brake Switch/ 
CHMSL/Stop Lamp 
27 40 Amp  Green  Power Seats 
28 10 Amp  Red Power Run/Start- 
NCC/WCM/ABS/
RWAL 
29 10 Amp  Red Switches/EC Mirror/ 
Smart Bar 
30 15 Amp  Blue SpareCavity Cartridge 
Fuse Mini 
Fuse  Description 
31 10 Amp  Red PCM/Transfer Case 
Brake 
32 10 Amp  Red HVAC/Ajustable 
Pedals/Heated Seats
Switch LED/Exhaust
Brake 
33 10 Amp  Red Power-IGN Run Misc 
34 10 Amp  Red Spare 
35 15 Amp  Blue CNN Illumination 
36 25 Amp  Natural Audio_Amplifier 
37 15 Amp  Blue Spare
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