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Seating and Safety Restraints 99
Seating 99
Safety restraints 104
Airbags 119
Child restraints 131
Tires, Wheels and Loading 143
Tire Information 143
Vehicle loading 157
Trailer towing 163
Recreational towing 166
Driving 168
Starting 168
Brakes 172
Traction control 175
Air suspension 177
Transmission operation 178
Roadside Emergencies 184
Getting roadside assistance 184
Hazard flasher switch 185
Fuel pump shut-off switch 186
Fuses and relays 187
Changing tires 195
Lug Nut Torque 200
Jump starting 201
Wrecker towing 206
Customer Assistance 207
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 213
Cleaning 214
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If you exceed the load limit, the rear air suspension may not operate.
The air suspension shut-off switch is
located on the left side of the trunk.
If this switch is in the OFF position,
the rear air suspension will not
operate.
On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
Normal vehicle operation does not
require any action by the driver.
TRACTION-LOKAXLE (IF EQUIPPED)
This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly when
one wheel is on a poor traction surface. Under normal conditions, the
Traction-Lokaxle functions like a standard rear axle.
Extended use of other than the manufacturer’s specified size tires on a
Traction-Lokrear axle could result in a permanent reduction in
effectiveness. This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving
and should not be noticeable to the driver.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock – column-shift transmission
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, it is possible that a fuse
has blown or the vehicle’s brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer
toFuses and relaysin theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
If the fuse is not blown, perform the following procedure:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to 2 (ACC).
AIR SUSPENSION
SWITCH
INTERRUPTEUR DE
LA SUSPENSION
PNEUMATIQUE
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENTOFF-ARRET
To prevent sudden
vehicle movement,
turn off air suspen-
sion switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or
towing vehicle.
Pour prévenir tout mouvement soudain du véhi-
cule, placer à l'arrêt l'interrupteur de la suspension
pneumatique avant de lever le véhicule (cric ou
pont élévateur) ou de le remorquer.
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2. Insert the key and turn it to ACC.Apply the brake pedal and shift
to N (Neutral).
When the key is in the ignition and in the ACC 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.
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 4–speed automatic
transmission
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
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3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in on the reset button.
4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and
return the key to the OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system.
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
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COLOR
Fuse
ratingMini
fusesStandard
fusesMaxi
fusesCartridge
maxi
fusesFuse link
cartridge
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.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
The fuses are coded as follows.
27 25
26 2423 21
2219
20
18 16
17 1514 12
1310
33
31
2932
30
28 11
97
8653
41
2Relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 15A Cluster, Lighting Control Module
(Interior Lighting)
2 10A Ignition (ON) - Electronic
Automatic Temperature Control
(EATC) module, A/C mode switch
(vehicles equipped with manual
A/C only), A/C blower relay coil
3 10A EATC module
4 10A Ignition (ON) - Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) module, Rear Air
Suspension Module (RASM),
Variable Assist Power Steering
(VAPS)
5 10A Speed control deactivation switch,
Stop signal
6 10A Ignition (ON) - Cluster
7 15A LCM (Park lamps, Corner lamps)
8 10A LCM
9 10A LCM (Switch illumination)
10 5A Ignition (START) - Audio mute
11 10A Ignition (ON/ACC) - window relay
coil
12 10A Ignition (START) - Starter relay
coil, DTRS
13 10A Ignition (ON/ACC) - Wiper
module
14 10A Ignition (ON) - BTSI (Floor-shift
transmission)
15 7.5A Ignition (ON/ACC) - LCM, Door
lock switch illumination, Heated
seat switch illumination,
Moonroof, Overhead console,
Electrochromatic mirror
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
16 15A Ignition (ON) - Turn signals
17 10A Ignition (ON/ACC) - Audio
18 10A Ignition (ON) - A/C mode switch
(vehicles equipped with manual
A/C), Blend door, Heated seat
modules
19 10A LCM (Left-hand low beam)
20 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Back-up
lamps
21 10A LCM (Right-hand low beam)
22 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Restraint
Control Module (RCM), Occupant
Classification Sensor (OCS),
Passenger Air bag Deactivation
Indicator (PADI)
23 15A Multi-function switch
(Flash-to-pass), LCM (High
beams)
24 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Passive
Anti-Theft System (PATS)
module, Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) relay coil, Fuel
relay coil, Ignition coil relay coil
25 10A Autolamp/Sunload sensor, Power
mirrors, Door lock switches,
Mirror switch, Keypad switch,
Decklid switch, Adjustable pedal
switch, DDM
26 10A Ignition (ON/START) - Cluster,
LCM, Overdrive cancel switch,
Rear defroster relay coil
27 20A Cigar lighter, OBD II
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
28 7.5A Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL)
29 15A Audio
30 15A Stop lamps, MFS
31 15A Hazards
32 10A Mirror heaters, Rear defroster
switch indicator
33 — Not used
Relay 1 Full ISO relay Rear defroster
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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