Check gauge:Illuminates when any
of the following conditions has
occurred:
•The engine coolant temperature
is high.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•Flashes when Failsafe cooling mode has been activated.
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.
Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL):Illuminates when the
overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the
light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission
serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Transmission Tow/Haul light
(TCIL) (5.4L and 6.8L gasoline
engines only):Illuminates when
the Tow/Haul feature of the
transmission has been turned on,
refer to theDrivingchapter.
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.
Parking brake ON warning chime:Sounds when the parking brake is set,
the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km).
CHECK
GAGE
OVERDRIVE
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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 the 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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3. Turn on the low beam headlamps
and open the hood.
4. Locate the high intensity area of
the beam pattern and place the top
edge of the intensity zone even with
the horizontal reference line (4). If
the top edge of the high intensity
area is not even with the horizontal
line, follow the next step to adjust
it.
5.
•Aerodynamic:Locate the
vertical adjuster (2) for each
headlamp. Adjust the aim by
turning the adjuster control either
clockwise (to adjust up) or
counterclockwise (to adjust
down).
•Sealed beam:Locate the vertical
adjuster (1) for each headlamp.
Adjust the aim by turning the
adjuster control either clockwise
(to adjust up) or
counterclockwise (to adjust
down).
6. In addition to the horizontal line
marked in step 2, a pair of vertical
lines (5) must be marked at the
center line of the headlamps on the
wall or screen.
7. On the wall or screen, locate the high intensity area of the beam
pattern. The left edge of the high intensity area should be even with the
vertical line corresponding to the headlamp under adjustment. If the left
edge of the high intensity area is not even with the vertical line, follow
the next step to adjust it.
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8.
•Aerodynamic:Locate the horizontal adjuster (1) for each headlamp.
Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise, to place the left edge of the
high intensity area even with the vertical line corresponding to the
headlamp under adjustment.
•Sealed beam:Locate the horizontal adjuster (2) for each headlamp.
Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise, to place the left edge of the
high intensity area even with the vertical line corresponding to the
headlamp under adjustment.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Cargo and dome lamps with rear headliner
Rear cargo lamps equipped with an
ON/OFF/DOOR control will light
when:
•doors are closed and the control
is in the ON position
•control is in the DOOR position
and any door is open
•headlamp control is rotated fully counterclockwise
When the control is in the OFF position, it will not illuminate when you
open the doors or fully rotate the headlamp control.
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Function Number of
bulbsTrade number
Headlamps (sealed
beam)2 H5054
Headlamps
(aerodynamic)2 9007
Park lamp and turn
signal (front)2 4157K or 3157K
Back-up lamps 2 3156K or 3156
License plate lamp 1 168
Stop/tail/turn/side
marker lamp2 3457K or 3357K
High-mount brakelamp 2 912
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Dome lamp (standard) 1 912
Map/reading lamp 2 211-2
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
Replacing headlamp bulbs (aerodynamic)
1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFF position and open the hood.
2. Push each clip tab toward the
engine compartment and lift upward
to the stop position, then remove
the headlamp assembly.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb by pulling
rearward.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
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
27 5A Radio
28 — Not used
29 — Not used
30 15A Headlamps (high beam indicator)
31 10A Right headlamp (low beam)
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................211
Fluid capacities .........................230
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................141
Fuel ............................................212
calculating fuel economy .......217
cap ...........................................214
capacity ...................................230
choosing the right fuel ...........215
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................220
detergent in fuel .....................216
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................212, 214, 217
filter, specifications ........217, 228
fuel pump shut-off switch .....158
improving fuel economy ........217
octane rating ...................215, 237
quality ......................................216
running out of fuel .................216
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................212
Fuses ..................................159–160
G
Garage door opener ....................45
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............214
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................217
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................157
Headlamps ...................................33
bulb specifications ....................38daytime running lights .............34
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
replacing bulbs ...................39–40
turning on and off ....................33
Heating
heater only system .............30, 32
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................31
Hood ..........................................198
I
Ignition ...............................135, 237
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..87
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................222
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................194
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................35
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......176
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........135
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................38
daytime running light ...............34
headlamps .................................33
headlamps, flash to pass ..........34
instrument panel, dimming .....35
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