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Seating and Safety Restraints 63
Seating 63
Safety restraints 68
Airbags 82
Child restraints 94
Tires, Wheels and Loading 106
Tire Information 106
Tire Inflation 108
Vehicle loading 121
Trailer towing 125
Recreational towing 128
Driving 129
Starting 129
Brakes 132
Traction control 134
Transmission operation 135
Roadside Emergencies 142
Getting roadside assistance 142
Hazard flasher switch 143
Fuel pump shut-off switch 143
Fuses and relays 144
Changing tires 151
Lug Nut Torque 156
Jump starting 157
Wrecker towing 162
Customer Assistance 163
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 169
Cleaning 170
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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.
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.
2. Using a screwdriver (or similar
tool), remove the protective cover
to the interlock access hole on the
console. Insert the key to release
the interlock.
3. Apply the parking brake, then shift to N (Neutral).
4. 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.
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This switch is located in the front
passenger’s footwell, behind the kick
panel access cover.
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 for 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
R17 — Starter relay
R18 — Rear wiper intermittent relay
R19 — Front wiper intermittent relay
R20 — Not used
R21 — Not used
R22 — Not used
R23 — Horn relay
R24 — Battery saver relay
R25 — Rear defrost/Heated mirror relay
30 10A Parking lamps
31 20A Radio
32 15A Turn signal (GEM)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
33 20A Horn
34 20A Power sunroof
35 7.5A Interior lamps, Power mirrors
36 7.5A A/C switch, Instrument cluster
37 — Not used
38 — Not used
39 — Not used
40 10A Back-up lamps (automatic
transaxle only)
41 7.5A Radio and cluster (accessory)
42 10A Stop lamps, Shift interlock
43 15A Rear wiper, Sunroof (ignition)
44 — Not used
45 7.5A Recirculated air, Air conditioning
46 — Not used
47 20A Cigar lighter/Power point
48 10A Data link connector
49 25A Rear defroster
50 7.5A Heated mirror, Heated backlite
indicator
51 7.5A Front passenger sensing system
52 15A Heated seats
53 10A Back-up lamps (manual transaxle
only), Speed control
54 25A Rear power windows
55 25A Front power windows
56 20A Front wipers
57 — Not used
58 — Not used
59 7.5A Light switch (headlamps)
60 7.5A Air bag module
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
61 7.5A PATS modules, Instrument cluster
62 7.5A Radio (Start)
63 20A Power locks (GEM)
Fuse 63 is located on the back of the fuse panel. See your authorized
dealer for service of this fuse.
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.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to
the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or
refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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To remove a fuse, use the fuse puller tool provided on the power
distribution box cover.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 40A Main power supply (to passenger
compartment fuse panel)
2 — Not used
3 — Not used
4 30A Air pump motor (PZEV engine
only)
5 — Not used
6 50A Engine cooling fan (Primary fuse)
7 40A Main power supply (to passenger
compartment fuse panel)
8 30A Ignition switch, Starter solenoid
9 20A Engine management
10 1A Battery voltage sense
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
11 30A Subwoofer
12 15A Fuel pump motor
13 — Not used
14 — Not used
15 20A ABS (valves)
16 10A Low beam (left-hand side)
17 10A Low beam (right-hand side)
18 15A Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen
(HEGO) sensors
19 40A Heater blower motor
20 10A Engine module (KAP)
21 10A A/C
22 20A Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
23 — Not used
24 30A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
(pumps)
25 — Not used
26 15A Fog lamps
27 15A High beams
28 — Not used
29 10A ABS module, Speed control
R1 — Ignition relay
R2 — Air pump motor relay (PZEV
engine only)
R3 — Cooling fan (high-speed)
R4 — Cooling fan (low-speed)
R5 — High beams relay, Fog lamps
R6 — Low beams relay
R7 — Fuel pump relay
R8 — Engine management relay
R9 — Cooling fan relay
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