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Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
²Keep your speed no faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) during the first
500 miles (800 km) of towing a trailer, and don't make full throttle
starts.
²Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut off
automatically when you are towing on long, steep grades.
²Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer.
²To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will also assist
in transmission cooling. (For additional information, refer to the
Driving with a 5±speed automatic transmissionsection in the
Drivingchapter.)
²Under extreme conditions with large frontal trailers, high outside
temperatures and highway speeds, the coolant gauge may indicate
higher than normal coolant temperatures. If this occurs, reduce speed
until the coolant temperature returns to the normal range. Refer to
Engine coolant temperature gaugein theInstrument Cluster
chapter.
²Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
²Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to yourscheduled maintenance
informationfor more information.
Trailer towing tips
²Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to
get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make
wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.
²Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
²The trailer tongue weight should be 10±15% of the loaded trailer
weight.
²If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly
conditions, at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider
refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube if not already so
equipped. Refer to theMaintenance and specificationschapter for
the lubricant specification. Remember that regardless of the rear axle
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lube used, do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of a
new vehicle, and that the first 500 miles (800 km) of towing be done
at no faster than 70 mph (112 km/h) with no full throttle starts.
²After you have traveled 50 miles (80 km), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
²To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot
weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park)
(automatic transmission) or N (Neutral) (manual transmissions).
²Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels.
Launching or retrieving a boat
Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer
into the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the
trailer is removed from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval:
²do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.
²do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above the
bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components:
²causing internal damage to the components.
²affecting driveability, emissions and reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in
water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational towing. An
example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind a
motorhome. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your
transmission is not damaged.
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission:
Note:4x2 and 4x4 vehicles with a manual transmission follow these
guidelines for recreational towing:
Before you have your vehicle towed:
²Release the parking brake.
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N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
(Overdrive)
The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through
five.
(Overdrive) can be
deactivated by pressing the
transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever.
This will illuminate the O/D OFF
lamp and activate Drive.
Drive (not shown)
Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed.
²This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.
²O/D OFF lamp is illuminated.
²Provides engine braking.
²Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to
other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer
towing and when engine braking is required.
²To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control
switch. The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated.
²O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.
2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional
engine braking on downgrades.
1 (First)
²Provides maximum engine braking.
²Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.
²Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
Forced downshifts
²Allowed in
(Overdrive) or Drive.
O/D
ON/OFF
O/D
OFF
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 5A Instrument panel dimmer switch
2 10A Trailer tow park lamps
3 10A Right low beam headlamp
4 10A Left low beam headlamp
5 30A Windshield wipers/washer
6 10A Radio (RUN/ACCY)
7 5A Not used (spare)
8 10A Restraints Control Module (RCM),
PADI (Passenger Air bag
Deactivation Indicator), Occupant
Classification Sensor (OCS)
9 5A Cluster air bag indicator
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
30 5A Power mirrors
31 20A Front park lamps, Rear park
lamps, License plate lamps,
Dimmer switch, Trailer tow park
lamps
32 5A Brake switch (logic)
33 5A Instrument cluster battery feed
(B+)
34 20A Power point
35 15A Power locks
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.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing
fuses.
WARNING: 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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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
12 Ð Not used
13 30A** Blower motor (climate control)
14 Ð Not used
15 Ð Not used
16 Ð Not used
17 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module
18 Ð Not used
19 20A** Engine fan
20 Ð Not used
21 10A* PCM keep alive power, Canister
purge valve solenoid
22 Ð Not used
23 30A* Fuel pump motor, Fuel injectors
24 Ð Not used
25 10A* A/C clutch solenoid
26 Ð Not used
27 Ð Not used
28 Ð Not used
29 Ð Not used
30 Ð Not used
31 Ð Not used
32 Ð Not used
33 30A* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module
34 Ð Not used
35 Ð Not used
36 Ð Not used
37 Ð Not used
38 7.5A* Trailer tow (right turn)
39 15A* PCM power
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
40 Ð Not used
41 10A* Automatic transmission
42 7.5A* Trailer tow (left turn)
43 20A* Engine fan relay coil, A/C relay,
Engine sensors, VMV solenoid
44 15A* Ignition coil, Capacitor
45A Ð Wiper HI/LO relay
45B Ð Wiper Park/Run relay
46A Ð Fuel pump relay, Fuel injectors
relay
46B Ð Washer pump relay
47 Ð Engine fan relay
48 Ð Starter relay
49 Ð Not used
50 Ð Not used
51 Ð Not used
52 Ð Not used
53 Ð Not used
54 Ð PCM relay
55 Ð Blower relay
56A Ð A/C clutch solenoid relay
56B Ð Not used
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
12 Ð Not used
13 30A** Blower motor (climate control)
14 Ð Not used
15 Ð Not used
16 Ð Not used
17 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module
18 Ð Not used
19 Ð Not used
20 Ð Not used
21 10A* PCM keep alive power, Canister
purge valve solenoid
22 Ð Not used
23 30A* Fuel pump motor, Fuel injectors
24 Ð Not used
25 10A* A/C clutch solenoid
26 Ð Not used
27 20A* 4x4 module
28 Ð Not used
29 Ð Not used
30 Ð Not used
31 15A* Foglamps
32 Ð Not used
33 30A* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
module
34 Ð Not used
35 Ð Not used
36 Ð Not used
37 Ð Not used
38 7.5A* Trailer tow (right turn)
39 15A* PCM power
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