Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
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)
31 10A Not used (spare)
32 10A Restraints control module (RCM),
Passenger airbag deactivation
indicator
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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:Vehicle power
(VPWR): Heated exhaust gas oxygen
sensor, CMS, Mass air flow sensor,
Electronic vapor management valve,
CMCV, Variable cam timing, 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
(TPMS)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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refill capacities ........................390
Event data recording ....................8
Exhaust fumes ..........................266
F
Fail safe cooling ........................368
Family entertainment system ....68
Fluid capacities .........................390
Fog lamps ..................................107
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......284
description ..............................289
driving off road .......................291
electronic shift ................285, 289
indicator light .........................286
lever operated shift ................286
manual locking hubs ..............284
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................273
Fuel ............................................370
calculating fuel
economy ......................26, 35, 375
cap ...........................................372
capacity ...................................390
choosing the right fuel ...........373
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................378
detergent in fuel .....................374
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................370, 372, 375
filter, specifications ........370, 389
fuel pump shut-off switch .....304
improving fuel economy ........375
octane rating ...................374, 394
quality ......................................374
running out of fuel .................375
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................370
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......304
Fuses ..................................305–306G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............372
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................375
Gauges .........................................21
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................303
Head restraints .................163, 169
Headlamps .................................107
aiming ..............................109, 111
autolamp system .....................107
daytime running lights ...........108
flash to pass ............................108
high beam ...............................108
replacing bulbs ...............115–117
turning on and off ..................107
Heating
heater only system ...................98
heating and air conditioning
system ...............................99, 102
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................139
Hood ..........................................355
I
Ignition ...............................263, 394
Illuminated visor mirror ...........121
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................198
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................380
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................310
Power door locks ......................148
Power mirrors ...........................127
Power point ...............................124
Power steering ..........................271
fluid, checking and adding ....381
fluid, refill capacity ................390
Power Windows .........................124
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................273
R
Radio ................................43, 45, 52
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................68
Rear-view camera system .........282
Relays ........................................305
Remote entry system ...............152
illuminated entry ....................157
locking/unlocking
doors ................................148, 153
replacing the batteries ...........155
Reverse sensing system ...........280
Roadside assistance ..................302
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .....172–177
Safety defects, reporting ..........343
Safety restraints ................172–177
Belt-Minder...........................180
extension assembly ................183
for adults .........................173–177
for children .............................194lap belt ....................................179
warning light and
chime ...............................179–180
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................206
Safety seats for children ..........198
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................395
Satellite Radio Information ........65
Seats ..........................................163
child safety seats ....................198
cleaning ...................................351
heated ......................................102
memory seat ...................154, 168
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................157
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............159, 161
Servicing your vehicle ..............354
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................47
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................54
Snowplowing .................7, 299–300
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............188
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................389, 394
Special notice ................................7
ambulance conversions ..............7
diesel-powered vehicles .............6
four-wheel drive vehicles .......301
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Speed control ............................131
Starting your vehicle ........263–265
jump starting ..........................330
Steering wheel
controls ....................................134
tilting .......................................121
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