Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
10 15A Cargo lamp, Puddle lamp, Switch
backlight
11 10A Not used (spare)
12 7.5A Power mirror switch, Driver
power seat (Memory)
13 5A Not used (spare)
14 10A Upfitter relay #3 feed
15 10A Climate control head
16 15A Upfitter Relay #4 Feed
17 20A All lock motor feeds
18 20A Heated seat relay feed
19 25A Not used (spare)
20 15A Adjustable pedals, Datalink
21 15A Fog lamp relay feed, Cornering
lamps
22 15A Park lamp relay feed
23 15A High beam headlight relay feed
24 20A Horn relay feed
25 10A Power telescoping mirror switch
Demand lamps - underhood and
illuminated visor (battery saver)
26 10A Cluster
27 20A Ignition switch feed, Passenger
compartment fuses 28, 42, 43, 44,
and 45, Engine compartment
starter relay coil #57 (Diesel
engine), Accessory shutoff control
module (if equipped) (Diesel
engine), Engine compartment
starter relay diode (gasoline
engines)
28 5A Radio
29 5A Not used (spare)
30 5A Not used (spare)
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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 high
current 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.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
1 Relay Blower motor/Variable blower
control (Dual Zone Climate
Control)
2 Relay Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly
(ESOF) Lo-Hi
3 Relay Heater mirror
4 — Not used
5 30A* Trailer Brake Controller (TBC)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
53 Relay PCM power bus (Fuses 68, 70,
72, 74, 76) (Diesel engine only)
54 Relay Starter solenoid
55 Relay Trailer tow park lamps
56 Relay Trailer tow battery charge
57 Relay Power Distribution Box (PDB)
bus (fuses 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77)
SJB Run /Start bus (Fuses 29–37,
46)
58 Relay ESOF hi-lo
59 Relay PCM power bus (Fuses 68, 70,
72, 74, 76) (Gasoline engines
only)
60 Diode One touch start (OTIS)
61 Diode A/C clutch
62 Diode Fuel pump
63 15A** Trailer tow back-up lamps
64 5A** Mirror marker lamps
65 — Not used
66 — Not used
67 — Not used
68 — Not used
69 — Not used
70 10A**Gasoline engines:A/C clutch
relay coil, Refrigerant
Containment Switch, Heated PCV
Diesel engine:A/C clutch relay
coil, Clutch switch, Fuel pump
cooler, A/C cycle pressure switch
71 5A** Fuel pump relay diode,
PCM/ECM Run/Start power
72 15A**Gasoline engines:Ignition coils
Diesel engine:Engine TCM
73 2A** Reverse Camera System (RCS)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
74 20A**Gasoline engines:VPWR:
HEGO, CMS, MAFS, EVMV,
CMCV, VCT, IMTV
Diesel engine:VPWR: Engine
loads
75 5A** Back-up relay coil power
76 20A**Gasoline engines:VPWR: PCM
Diesel engine:VPWR: ECM
77 10A** ABS module logic
* Cartridge fuses ** Mini fuses
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
If you get a flat tire while driving:
•do not brake heavily.
•gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
•hold the steering wheel firmly.
•slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a conventional spare tire that is
different in one or more of the following: type, brand, size, speed rating
and tread design. If this is the case, this dissimilar spare tire is still rated
for your vehicle loads (GAWR and GVWR).Temporary spare tires are not
equipped with Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors if the
system is present.
WARNING:The use of tire sealant may damage your Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped) and should not be
used.
WARNING:If your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System, refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System
in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for more information. If the
tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer
function.
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recommendations ...................374
refill capacities ........................404
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................275
F
Fail safe cooling ........................382
Family entertainment system ....51
Fluid capacities .........................404
Fog lamps ....................................89
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......294
description ..............................299
driving off road .......................301
electronic shift ................295, 299
indicator light .........................296
lever operated shift ................297
manual locking hubs ..............295
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................281
Fuel ............................................383
calculating fuel
economy ..........................138, 388
cap ...........................................385
capacity ...................................404
choosing the right fuel ...........386
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................391
detergent in fuel .....................387
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................383, 385, 388
filter, specifications ........383, 403
fuel pump shut-off switch .....315
improving fuel economy ........388
octane rating ...................387, 408
quality ......................................387
running out of fuel .................387
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................383
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......315Fuses ..................................316–317
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............385
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................388
Gauges .........................................21
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................26
H
Hazard flashers .........................314
Head restraints .................169, 175
Headlamps ...................................89
aiming ..................................91, 93
autolamp system .......................89
daytime running lights .............90
flash to pass ..............................90
high beam .................................90
replacing bulbs ...................97–99
turning on and off ....................89
Heating
heater only system ...................80
heating and air conditioning
system .................................81, 84
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................123
Hood ..........................................368
I
Ignition ...............................272, 408
Illuminated visor mirror ...........105
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................204
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................393
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................321
Power door locks ......................153
Power mirrors ...........................111
Power point ...............................107
Power steering ..........................280
fluid, checking and adding ....394
fluid, refill capacity ................404
Power Windows .........................108
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................281
R
Radio ................................26, 28, 35
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................51
Relays ........................................316
Remote entry system ...............157
illuminated entry ............162–163
locking/unlocking
doors ................................153, 158
replacing the batteries ...........160
Reverse camera .........................292
Reverse sensing system ...........289
Roadside assistance ..................313
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........................178–183
Safety defects, reporting ..355–356
Safety restraints ................178–183
Belt-Minder...........................186
extension assembly ................189
for adults .........................179–183
for children .............................200lap belt ....................................184
warning light and
chime ...............................185–186
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................212
Safety seats for children ..........204
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................409
Satellite Radio Information ........47
Seats ..........................................169
child safety seats ....................204
cleaning ...................................364
heated ........................................84
memory seat ...................159, 174
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................163
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................165, 167
Servicing your vehicle ..............367
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................30
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................37
Snowplowing ...............10, 310–311
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................403, 408
Special notice ..............................11
ambulance conversions ............10
diesel-powered vehicles ...........10
four-wheel drive vehicles .......312
utility-type vehicles ..................10
Speed control ............................116
Starting your vehicle ........272–274
jump starting ..........................342
Steering wheel
controls ....................................118
tilting .......................................104
SYNC..........................................79
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