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Seating and Safety Restraints 94
Seating 94
Safety restraints 100
Airbags 115
Child restraints 126
Tires, Wheels and Loading 140
Tire information 140
Tire inflation 142
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 155
Vehicle loading 160
Trailer towing 166
Recreational towing 168
Driving 169
Starting 169
Brakes 175
Traction Control™ 176
Transmission operation 179
Roadside Emergencies 186
Getting roadside assistance 186
Hazard flasher switch 188
Fuel pump shut-off switch 188
Fuses and relays 189
Changing tires 195
Temporary mobility kit 201
Lug nut torque 209
Jump starting 210
Wrecker towing 215
Customer Assistance 216
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 222
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 223
Cleaning 224
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The power point is an additional
power source for electrical
accessories. The power points are
located on the instrument panel and
inside the center console storage
bin.
Do not use the power point for
operating the cigarette lighter
element (if equipped).
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12
VDC/180W/15A. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working,
a fuse may have blown. Refer toFuses and relaysin theRoadside
Emergencieschapter for information on checking and replacing fuses.
To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required to
be running (in a safe manner) to avoid unintentional discharge of the
battery. To prevent the battery from being discharged:
•do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is
not running,
•do not leave battery chargers, video game adapters, computers and
other devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is parked for
extended periods.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
Cigarette/Cigar lighter (if equipped)
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter
socket.
Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this will
damage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released from
its heating position when it is ready to be used.
Improper use of the lighter can cause damage not covered by your
warranty.
POWER WINDOWS
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let
children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure
themselves.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Brake-shift interlock
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 the 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:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the
key.
2. Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the plastic cover.
3. Insert the ignition key and push it
straight down to release the
interlock.
4. Apply the parking brake, then shift to N (Neutral).
5. 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.
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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
50A — — Red Red Red
60A — — Blue Yellow Yellow
70A — — Tan — Brown
80A — — Natural Black Black
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Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located in the lower passenger side area behind the
kick panel. Remove the trim panel cover and the fuse cover to access the
fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided to the left of the fuses
and relays.
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 Mini relay Accessory delay #1
2 — Not used
3 10A Wiper power/Blower motor relay
4 5A Power mirrors
5 — Not used
6 5A Accessory delay feeds
7 10A Electrochromic mirror/ Ambient
lighting
8 10A Cluster, Data Link Connector
(DLC)
9 — Not used
10 5A Intrusion Sensing Module (ISM),
Climate control
11 — Not used
12 5A Climate control, Ignition
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
13 — Not used
14 5A A/C cycle switch
15 10A Brake On/Off (BOO) power
16 5A Cluster
17 10A Restraint Control Module (RCM),
Passenger Occupant Detection
System (PODS), Passenger Air
bag Deactivation Indicator (PADI)
18 10A Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
19 5A Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
relay, Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS), Instrument cluster airbag
warning lamp
20 10A Radio (Start)
21 10A Starter relay
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.
Do not probe the contacts for the fuses and relays in the power
distribution box as damage will occur, causing improper, or loss
of, electrical functionality.
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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The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 — Not used
2 30A* Climate control blower
3 40A* Cooling fan
4 30A* Starter
5 30A* Driver front window motor
6 30A* Rear amplifier (Shaker 1000
radio)
7 30A* Passenger front window motor
8 40A* Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) #1
9 30A* Rear amplifier (Shaker 1000
radio)
10 30A* Wipers
11 30A* Driver rear window motor
(Convertible only)
12 30A* Passenger rear window motor
(Convertible only)
13 40A* Convertible top
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
14 30A* Driver seat
15 30A* Passenger seat
16 30A* Front amplifier (Shaker 500
radio)
20 Mini relay PCM
21 Micro relay Fuel pump
22 Micro relay Starter
23 — Not used
24 Micro relay A/C clutch
25 Mini relay Cooling fan (High-speed)
26 Micro relay Horn
27 Micro relay High beams
28 Mini relay Cooling fan (Low-speed)
29 Mini relay Rear defroster
30 Micro relay Fog lamps
31 Mini relay Convertible top (Up)
32 Mini relay Climate control blower
33 Mini relay Convertible top (Down)
34 Micro relay Decklid
39 15A** Engine #4
40 15A** Engine #2
41 15A** Fuel pump
42 15A** Engine #3
43 10A** Alternator
44 10A** Delayed accessory
45 10A** PCM
46 25A** Horn
47 15A** Engine #1
48 Diode A/C clutch
49 15A** A/C clutch
50 15A** High beams
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