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2. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this
programming procedure).
3. Place the key into the ignition.
4. Within 15 seconds cycle the key from the LOCK
position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of four
times; ending in the LOCK position (do not start the
engine)
5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the LOCK direction.
6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has
been disabled.
7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
8. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled
before the feature could be disabled. If necessary, repeat
the above procedure.Auto Unlock On Exit — If Equipped
This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when
any door is opened. This will occur only after the vehicle
has been shifted into the Park position after the vehicle
has been driven (shifted out of Park and all doors closed).
This feature will not operate if there is any manual
operation of the power door locks (Lock or Unlock).
Auto Unlock On Exit Programming — If Equipped
Customer Programming sequence to enable or disable
the Auto Unlock Feature:
1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.
2. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will cancel
any chimes that may be confusing during this program-
ming procedure).
3. Insert the key into the ignition.
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Maintaining Your Airbag Systems
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured because the airbags are not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or
the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do
not modify the front bumper, vehicle body struc-
ture, or frame.
•You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee bolster.
•It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has airbags.
Airbag Light
You will want to have the airbags ready to
inflate for your protection in an impact. While
the airbag system is designed to be mainte-
nance free, if any of the following occurs, have
an authorized dealer service the system promptly:
•The airbag light does not come on or flickers during
the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
turned on.
•The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second
interval.
•The light flickers or comes on and remains on while
driving.
NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine
related gauges are not working, the airbag control mod-
ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready
to inflate for your protection. Promptly check fuse block
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for blown fuses. Refer to the label located on the inside of
the fuse block cover for the proper airbag fuses. See your
dealer if the fuse is good.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
In the event of an airbag deployment, your vehicle is
designed to record up to 2-seconds of specific vehicle
data parameters (see the following list) in the event data
recorder prior to the moment of airbag deployment.
Please note that such data are ONLY recorded if an airbag
deploys, and are otherwise unavailable. In conjunction
with other data gathered during a complete accident
investigation, the electronic data may be used by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation and others to learn more
about the possible causes of crashes and associated
injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle perfor-
mance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations may be requested by customers, insurance carriers, govern-
ment officials, and professional crash researchers, such as
those associated with universities, and with hospital and
insurance organizations.
In the event that an investigation is undertaken by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation (regardless of initiative),
the company or its designated representative will first
obtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for
the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before
accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to
download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e.,
pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be
provided to the custodial entity upon request. General
data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes
may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash
databases, such as those maintained by the US govern-
ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive
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The outlet(s) has/have a fused direct feed from the
battery so it/they receive power whether the ignition is
ON or OFF.
All accessories connected to this/these outlet(s) should
be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use
to protect the battery against discharge.
NOTE: If desired, all of the power outlets can be
converted by your authorized dealer to provide power
with the ignition switch in the ON position only.CAUTION!
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge suffi-
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine
starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the
battery even more quickly. Only use these intermit-
tently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces-
sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the generator to
recharge the vehicle’s battery.
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▫Front Axle Universal Drive Joints And Pivot
Bearings ............................398
▫ Body Lubrication .....................399
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ................399
▫ Windshield Washers ...................399
▫ Exhaust System ......................400
▫ Cooling System .......................401
▫ Fan ...............................407
▫ Charge Air Cooler (Inter-Cooler) ..........408
▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses .......408
▫ Brake System ........................409
▫ Clutch Linkage .......................411
▫ Clutch Hydraulic System ................411 ▫
Rear Axle And 4X4 Front Driving
Axle Fluid Level ......................411
▫ Transfer Case — If Equipped .............412
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......412
▫ Automatic Transmission ................413
▫ Front Wheel Bearings ..................415
▫ Selection Of Lubricating Grease ...........416
▫ Noise Control System Required Maintenance &
Warranty ...........................417
▫ Appearance Care And Protection
From Corrosion ......................422
Fuses (Integrated Power Module) ...........426
Vehicle Storage ........................431
Replacement Light Bulbs .................432
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Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Dry with a soft tissue.
FUSES (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE)
An integrated Power Module is located in the engine
compartment near the battery. This center contains car-
tridge fuses and mini fuses. A description of each fuse
and component may be stamped on the inside cover
otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on
the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Integrated Power Module Location
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
1 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet Console
2 20 Amp Yellow Cabin Compartment
Node (CCN) Door
Locks/Brake Trans-
mission Shift Inter-
lock (BTSI)
3 20 Amp Yellow Spare
4 20 Amp Yellow Spare
5 20 Amp Yellow Power Sunroof
6 10 Amp Red Occupant Classifica-
tion Module (OCM)/
VIST Fan/WastegateCavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
7 15 Amp Blue Reverse Lockout Sole-
noid Battery (SRT-10
Only)
8 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
9 30 Amp Pink Off Road Module
Power
10 5 Amp Orange Trx-Off Rd Pkg Sen
(Gas Engine Only)
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
11 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw
(IOD)-Cabin Com-
partment Node
(CCN)/Radio/Under
Hood Lamp/Wireless
Control Module
(WCM)/Satellite Digi-
tal Audio Receiver
(SDARS)/Hands Free
Module (HFM)
12 30 Amp Pink Electric Brake
13 25 Amp Natural Power-Battery
RWAL/ABS Module
Feed
14 15 Amp Blue Park Lamps LeftCavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
15 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Park Lamps
16 15 Amp Blue Park Lamps Right
17 15 Amp Blue Spare
18 40 Amp Green ABS Pump
19 30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow
20 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraints
Controller (ORC) 2
21 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraints
Controller (ORC) Pre-
set Carrier
22 2 Amp Gray IGN Switch Feed
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