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Seating and Safety Restraints 142
Seating 142
Safety restraints 157
Airbags 171
Child restraints 180
Tires, Wheels and Loading 195
Tire information 197
Tire inflation 199
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 212
Vehicle loading 217
Trailer towing 223
Recreational towing 231
Driving 232
Starting 232
Brakes 237
Traction Control™/AdvanceTrac240
Air suspension 245
Transmission operation 247
Roadside Emergencies 265
Getting roadside assistance 265
Hazard flasher switch 266
Fuel pump shut-off switch 267
Fuses and relays 268
Changing tires 275
Lug nut torque 283
Jump starting 284
Wrecker towing 291
Customer Assistance 293
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 299
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 300
Cleaning 301
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CLOCK
Press the right (+) control to move
the time display forwards.
Press the left (-) control to move
the time display backwards.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert
any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the
outlet and blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power
outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.
An auxiliary power point is located
by the passenger’s ankle near the
floor in the front console 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. If the power point or
cigar lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to
Fuses and relaysin theRoadside Emergencieschapter for information
on checking and replacing fuses.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power
point longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock – floor-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 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, or when the ignition is
in the OFF position, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’s
brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer toFuses and relaysin the
Roadside Emergencieschapter.
If the fuse is not blown, perform the following procedure:
1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to OFF, then remove the
key.
2. Using a screwdriver or similar
tool, remove the protective cover to
the interlock release access hole,
located to the right of the gearshift
lever.
3. Insert a screwdriver or similar
tool straight down into the access
hole and press downward while
pulling the gearshift lever out of the
P (Park) position and into the N
(Neutral) position.
4. Remove tool and reinstall the protective cover.
5. Start the vehicle and release the parking brake.
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.
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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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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 30A Smart window #1
2 15A Driver side power seat memory
3 15A FES, Audio rear seat controls, SDARS
4 30A Smart window #2
5 10A Keypad illumination, 3rd row seat enable,
Brake Shift Interlock (BSI), SPDJB
6 20A Turn signals
7 10A Low beam headlamps (left)
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Interior lights
10 15A Switch backlighting, Puddle lamps
11 10A Not used (Spare)
12 7.5A Power mirror switch, Driver seat switch
13 7.5A Not used (Spare)
14 10A Clock, Power liftgate module – keep-alive
power, Power running board module –
keep-alive power
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Not used (Spare)
17 20A All lock motor feeds, Liftgate release,
Liftglass release
18 20A Not used (Spare)
19 25A Rear wiper
20 15A Adjustable pedals, Datalink
21 15A Fog lamps, Cornering lamps
22 15A Park lamps relay
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn relay
25 10A Demand lamps, Glovebox, Visor
26 10A Instrument panel cluster
27 20A Ignition switch
28 5A Radio
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
29 5A Instrument panel cluster
30 5A Not used (Spare)
31 10A Compass, Automatic dimming rear view
mirror
32 10A Restraints control module
33 10A Not used (Spare)
34 5A Not used (spare)
35 10A Rear park assist, 4x4, rear video camera
36 5A PATS transceiver
37 10A Climate control
38 20A Subwoofer/Amp (Audiophile radio), THX
Amp/DSP
39 20A Radio
40 20A THX Amp/DSP
41 15A Not used (Spare)
42 10A Trailer tow battery charge coil
43 10A Rear wiper logic
44 10A Not used (Spare)
45 5A Front wiper logic
46 7.5A Climate control, Auxiliary relay control
47 30A Circuit
BreakerPower windows, Moon roof
48 — Delayed accessory 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.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
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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.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
1 — Blower relay
2 — Not used
3 — Rear window defroster relay
4 30A** Third row seats (driver side)
5 30A** Trailer tow connector (electric brake)
6 60A ** ABS (valves)
7 40A** Power running boards
8 40A** Heated/cooled seats
9 60A** ABS (pump)
10 20A** Rear console power point
11 30A** Auxiliary blower
12 25A* Trailer tow connector (park lamps)
13 30A* Trailer tow connector (battery charge)
14 — Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
15 — Not used
16 — A/C clutch relay
17 — Driver side HID headlamp relay
18 — Fuel pump relay
19 — Back-up relay
20 — Trailer tow connector relay (left turn signal)
21 —
Trailer tow connector relay (right turn signal)
22 — Passenger side HID headlamp relay
23 15A* Heated mirrors
24 40A** Blower motor
25 — Not used
26 — Not used
27 30A** Power liftgate
28 40A** Rear window defroster, Heated mirror
29 30A** Passenger seat
30 10A* A/C clutch
31 15A* Brake lamps
32 20A* Fuel pump
33 20A* Back-up lamps
34 25A* Trailer tow connector (stop/turn lamps)
35 20A* 4x4 module
36 10A* Powertrain Control Module (PCM) – Keep
alive power, Canister vent
37 15A* Transmission B+
38 30A** Third row seats (passenger side)
39 60A** Air suspension pump
40 30A** Starter motor
41 20A** IP/Console power point
42 — Not used
43 — Not used
44 20A** Driver side HID headlamp
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