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WARNING!
Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced
airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or
may not function properly if modifications are made.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any
advanced airbag system service. If your seat, includ-
ing your trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced
in any way (including removal or loosening/
tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle
to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer ap-
proved seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary
to modify an advanced airbag system for persons
with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material Ð special handling may ap-
ply. See: www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Airbag Light
You will want to have the airbags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. While
the airbag system is designed to be mainte-
nance free, if any of the following occurs, have
an authorized dealer service the system immediately.
²The AIRBAG light does not come on during the
approximately four to six seconds when the ignition
switch is first turned ON.
²The light remains on after the approximately four to
six-second interval.
²The light comes on and remains on while driving.
NOTE:If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The airbags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to the label
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located on the inside of the fuse block cover for the
proper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if the
fuse is good.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
In the event of an accident, your vehicle is designed to
record up to approximately five seconds of specific
vehicle data parameters (see the following list) in an
event data recorder prior to the moment of airbag de-
ployment, or near deployment, and up to a quarter-
second of high-speed deceleration data during and/or
after airbag deployment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if
an airbag deploys, or nearly deploys, and are otherwise
unavailable.
NOTE:
1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag
sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica-
tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag
deployment.2. Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not be
recorded (e.g., loss of battery power).
In conjunction with other data gathered during a com-
plete 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
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NPower Steering Ð Fluid Check............452
NFront Suspension Ð Ball Joints............453
NSteering Shaft Seal....................453
NDrive Shaft Universal Joints..............454
NBody Lubrication.....................454
NWindshield Wiper Blades................454
NCooling System.......................456
NHoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......461
NFuel System Connections................461
NBrakes.............................462
NAutomatic Transaxle...................464
NFront And Rear Wheel Bearings...........467NAppearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................467
NCleaning The Instrument Panel Cup Holders . . 473
mFuses/Totally Integrated Power Module
(TIPM)..............................474
mVehicle Storage........................481
mReplacement Light Bulbs.................481
mBulb Replacement......................482
NHeadlights..........................482
NFront Park/Turn Signal And Side Marker
Lights.............................483
NFog Lights..........................483
NRear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And
Backup Lights........................484
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Installation
Place the liner into the cupholder drawer and press the
liner into place so that the retention tabs seat into the
corresponding openings in the drawer.
FUSES/TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE
(TIPM)
The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located
in the engine compartment near the battery. This center
contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that
identifies each component may be printed or embossed
on the inside of the cover.
The numbers inside the TIPM cover correspond to the
following table.
TIPM Location
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FUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
J1 40 Amp
GreenÐ Power Folding Seat
J2 30 Amp
PinkÐ Power Liftgate Module
J3 40 Amp
GreenÐ Rear Door Module (RR
Door Node)
J4 25 Amp
NaturalÐ Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp
NaturalÐ Passenger Door Node
J6 40 Amp
GreenÐ Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) Pump/ESP
J7 30 Amp
PinkÐ Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) Valve
J8 40 Amp
GreenÐ Power Memory Seat (If
Equipped)
J9 40 Amp
GreenÐ PZEV Motor/Flex FuelFUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
J10 30 Amp
PinkÐ Headlamp Wash Relay/
Manual Tuning Valve
J11 30 Amp
PinkÐ Power Sliding Door
Module
J13 60 Amp
YellowÐ Ignition Off Draw (IOD)
Ð Main
J14 40 Amp
GreenÐ Rear Window Defogger
J15 30 Amp
PinkÐ Rear Blower
J17 40 Amp
GreenÐ Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp
YellowÐ Powertrain Control Mod-
ule (PCM) Trans Range
J19 60 Amp
YellowÐ Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp
PinkÐ Front Wiper LO/HI
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FUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
J21 20 Amp
YellowÐ Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp
NaturalÐ Sunroof Module
M1 Ð 15 Amp
BlueCenter High Mounted
Stop Light (CHMSL)/
Brake Switch
M2 Ð 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Lighting
M3 Ð 20 Amp
YellowÐ
M4 Ð 10 Amp
RedTrailer Tow
M5 Ð 25 Amp
NaturalInverter
M6 Ð 20 Amp
YellowÐFUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
M7 Ð 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet #2 (BATT/
ACC SELECT)
M8 Ð 20 Amp
YellowFront Heated Seat (If
Equipped)
M9 Ð 20 Amp
YellowRear Heated Seat (If
Equipped)
M10 Ð 20 Amp
YellowIgnition Off Draw Ð Ve-
hicle Entertainment Sys-
tem (IOD-VES), Satellite
Digital Audio Receiver
(SDARS), DVD, Hands-
Free Module (HFM),
Universal Garage Door
Opener (UGDO), Vanity
Lamp (VANITY LP)
M11 Ð 10 Amp
Red(Ignition Off Draw) IOD-
HVAC/ATC, MW
SENSR, Underhood
Lamp (UH LMP)
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FUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
M12 Ð 30 Amp
GreenAmplifier (AMP)
M13 Ð 20 Amp
YellowIgnition Off DrawÐ
Cabin Compartment
Node (IOD-CCN), Wire-
less Control Module
(WCM), SIREN, Clock
Module (CLK MOD),
Multi-Function Control
Switch (MULTIFCTN
SW)
M14 Ð 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow (Export
Only)FUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
M15 Ð 20 Amp
YellowCOL MOD, IR SNS,
Heater Ventilation, Air
Conditioning/Automatic
Temperature Control
(HVAC/ATC), Rear View
Mirror (RR VW MIR),
Cabin Compartment
Node (CCN), Transfer
Case Switch (T-CASE
SW), RUN/ST, Multi-
Function Control Switch
(MULTIFTCN SW), Tire
Pressure Monitor (TPM),
Glow Plug Module
(GLW PLG MOD) Ð Ex-
port Diesel Only
M16 Ð 10 Amp
RedOccupant Restraint
Controller/Occupant
Classification Module
(ORC/OCM)
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FUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
M17 Ð 15 Amp
BlueLeft Tail/License/Park
Lamp (LT-TAIL/LIC/
PRK LMP)
M18 Ð 15 Amp
BlueRight Tail/Park/Run
Lamp (RT-TAIL/PRK/
RUN LMP)
M19 Ð 25 Amp
NaturalAuto Shut Down (ASD
#1 and #2)
M20 Ð 15 Amp
BlueCabin Compartment
Node Interior Light
(CCN INT LIGHT),
Switch Bank (SW
BANK), Steering Control
Module (SCM)
M21 Ð 20 Amp
YellowAuto Shut Down (ASD
#3)
M22 Ð 10 Amp
RedRight Horn (RT HORN
(HI/LOW)FUSES/TIPM
CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
M23 Ð 10 Amp
RedLeft Horn (LT HORN
(HI/LOW)
M24 Ð 25 Amp
NaturalRear Wiper (REAR
WIPER)
M25 Ð 20 Amp
YellowFuel Pump (FUEL
PUMP), Diesel Lift
Pump (DSL LIFT PUMP)
Ð Export Only
M26 Ð 10 Amp
RedPower Mirror Switch
(PWR MIRR SW), Driver
Window Switch (DRVR
WIND SW)
M27 Ð 10 Amp
RedIgnition Switch (IGN
SW), Window Module
(WIN MOD)
M28 Ð 10 Amp
RedNext Generation Control-
ler (NGC), Transmission
Feed (TRANS FEED),
J1962
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