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Tires, Wheels and Loading 101
Tire Information 103
Tire Inflation 105
Vehicle loading 120
Trailer towing 127
Recreational towing 138
Driving 139
Starting 139
Brakes 142
Traction control/AdvanceTrac 144
Transmission operation 150
Roadside Emergencies 160
Getting roadside assistance 160
Hazard flasher switch 162
Fuel pump shut-off switch 162
Fuses and relays 164
Changing tires 171
Lug Nut Torque 180
Jump starting 181
Wrecker towing 186
Customer Assistance 187
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 193
Cleaning 194
Underbody preservation 198
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemBrake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Powertrain MalfunctionSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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3. Press and hold the SELECT
control until VAR appears in the
display, then release. The display
should show the current zone
number.
4. Press the SELECT control until
the desired zone number appears.
The display will flash and then
return to normal operation. The zone is now updated.
Compass calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open
area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines:
•Press and hold the SELECT
control until CAL appears in the
display (approximately eight
seconds) and release.
•Drive the vehicle slowly (less
than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until CAL indicator turns off in about
2–3 complete circles.
•The compass is now calibrated.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located
on the instrument panel.
A second power point (if equipped)
is located behind the driver’s seat on
the upper trim panel.
Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power
point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W.
9 VAR
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Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing
objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those
objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing
serious injury.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag
supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your authorized
dealer.
Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle
(including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow
hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the
risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle.
Additional equipment may affect the performance of the airbag
sensors increasing the risk of injury. Please refer to theBody
Builders Layout Bookfor instructions about the appropriate
installation of additional equipment.
Children and airbags
Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics
suggest that children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front
seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the
risk of injury in a collision.
Airbags can kill or injure a
child in a child seat.
NEVERplace a rear-facing child
seat in front of an active airbag. If
you must use a forward-facing
child seat in the front seat, move
the seat all the way back.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition is
in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed.
If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the ON position and the brake pedal depressed:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the
key.
2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF.Apply the brake pedal and shift
to N (Neutral).
When the key is in the ignition and in the OFF position, the
automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P
(Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. To avoid unwanted
vehicle movement, always set the parking brake.
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
Emergencieschapter.
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 authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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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.
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
2A Grey Grey — — —
3A Violet Violet — — —
4A Pink Pink — — —
5A Tan Tan — — —
7.5A Brown Brown — — —
10A Red Red — — —
15A Blue Blue — — —
20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue Blue
25A Natural Natural — — —
30A Green Green Green Pink Pink
40A — — Orange Green Green
50A — — Red Red Red
60A — — Blue — Yellow
70A — — Tan — Brown
80A — — Natural — Black
Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by
the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
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To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 5A 4–Wheel Anti–lock Brake System
(4WABS) module
2 10A Remote Keyless Entry (RKE),
O/D cancel, IVD module
3 15A Trip computer, Radio, Overhead
console
4 15A Courtesy lamps
5 30A Power lock switches, Power locks
without RKE
6 10A Brake-shift interlock, Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) module
1234
5
7
689101142
43
44 13 12 14
15 16 17
19 18
2021 22 23
25 24
26 27 28 29
31 30 32 33 3435
37
3638 3940
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
7 10A Multi-function switch, Turn signals
8 30A Radio capacitor(s), Ignition coil,
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
diode, PCM power relay
9 5A Wiper control module
10 20A Main light switch, Park lamps,
License lamp (external lamps),
Multi-function switch
(flash-to-pass)
11 15A Multi-function switch (hazards),
Brake lamp switch, Brake lamps
12 15A Back-up lamps, Auxiliary battery
relay (gasoline engine only)
13 15A Blend door actuator, Function
selector switch
14 5A Instrument cluster
15 5A Trailer battery charge relay,
Cluster
16 30A Power seats
17 5A Power mirrors
18 — Not used
19 — Not used
20 10A Restraints
21 — Not used
22 15A Memory power radio, Battery
saver relay, Instrument cluster,
Courtesy lamp relay, Accessory
delay relay
23 20A Power locks w/RKE
24 — Not used
25 10A Left headlamp (low beam)
26 20A Cigar lighter, Diagnostics
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