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Insert the tongue into the correct
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming
from). To lengthen the belt, turn the
tongue at a right angle to the belt
and pull across your lap until it
reaches the buckle. To tighten the
belt, pull the loose end of the belt
through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips.
Shorten and fasten the belt when
not in use.
For the rear jump seat, shorten and
fold the belt into the seat when not
in use.
Safety belt pretensioner
Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and
front outboard passenger seating positions.
The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbing
from the safety belt system. The safety belt pretensioner uses the same
crash sensor system as the front airbag supplemental restraint system
(SRS). When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the lap
and shoulder belt is tightened. Refer to theSafety belt maintenance
section in this chapter.
The driver and front passenger seat belt system (including
retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the
vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front
airbags and safety belt pretensioners.
Front safety belt height adjustment
Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front
outboard passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt
rests across the middle of your shoulder.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches)
between an occupant’s chest and the driver air bag module.
Never place your arm over the air bag module as a deploying air
bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.
Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag:
•Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the
pedals comfortably.
•Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright
position.
Do not put anything on or over the airbag module. Placing
objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those
objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing
serious injury.
Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Airbag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your authorized
dealer.
The front passenger airbag is not designed to offer protection to
an occupant in the center front seating position.
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.
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While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, it may also
cause minor abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because
airbags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk
of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or
internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly
restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag
deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly
restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while
maintaining vehicle control.
Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not
touch them after inflation.
If the air bag has deployed,the air bag will not function
again and must be replaced immediately.If the air bag is not
replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a
collision.
The SRS consists of:
•driver and passenger airbag modules (which include the inflators and
airbags),
•one or more impact and safing sensors, passenger airbag deactivation
switch and diagnostic monitor (RCM)
•a readiness light and tone,
•and the electrical wiring which connects the components.
•Safety belt pretensioners
The RCM (restraints control module) monitors its own internal circuits
and the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including the
passenger airbag deactivation switch, the impact sensors, the system
wiring, the airbag system readiness light, the airbag back up power and
the airbag ignitors).
Determining if the system is operational
The SRS uses readiness lights in the instrument cluster and the
passenger airbag deactivate switch or a tone to indicate the condition of
the system. Refer to theAirbag readinesssection in theInstrument
clusterchapter orPassenger airbag on/off switchsection in this
chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required.
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2.3L engine (if equipped)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 40A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
2 — Not used
3 40A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
4 — Not used
5 50A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
6 — Not used
7 40A** Starter solenoid
8 — Not used
9 40A** Ignition switch
10 — Not used
11 30A** Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Engine sensors
12 — Not used
13 30A** Blower motor (climate control)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
41 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen
(HEGO) sensors, EVAP canister
vent valve, Exhaust Gas
Recirculation (EGR) stepper
motor, Transmission
42 7.5A* Trailer tow (left turn)
43 — Not used
44 — Not used
45A — Wiper HI/LO relay
45B — Wiper Park/Run relay
46A — Fuel pump relay
46B — Washer pump relay
47 — Engine fan relay
48 — Starter relay
49 — Not used
50 — Not used
51 — Not used
52 — Not used
53 — Not used
54 — PCM relay
55 — Blower relay
56A — A/C clutch solenoid relay
56B — Not used
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
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3.0L and 4.0L engines (if equipped)
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 40A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
2 40A** Amplifier (Tremor audio system
only)
3 40A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
4 — Not used
5 50A** Interior fuse panel (SJB)
6 — Not used
7 40A** Starter solenoid
8 — Not used
9 40A** Ignition switch
10 — Not used
11 30A** Powertrain Control Module
(PCM), Engine sensors
12 — Not used
13 30A** Blower motor (climate control)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
41 15A* Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen
(HEGO) sensors, EVAP canister
vent valve, Exhaust Gas
Recirculation (EGR) stepper
motor, Transmission
42 7.5A* Trailer tow (left turn)
43 — Not used
44 — Not used
45A — Wiper HI/LO relay
45B — Wiper Park/Run relay
46A — A/C clutch solenoid
46B — Washer pump relay
47 — PCM relay
48A — Fuel pump relay
48B — Fog lamp relay
51 — Not used
52 — Not used
53 — Not used
54 — Not used
55 — Blower relay
56 — Starter relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may damage
your tires.
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