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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected circuits
F1 15A Ignition switch, Keyless entry
ignition relay, Keyless entry
accessory relay
F2 10A Electronic mirror, A/C clutch,
Engine compartment fuse panel
F3 7.5A Instrument cluster
F4 7.5A Passenger airbag deactivation
indicator, Occupant classification
system
F5 15A Diagnostic connector
F6 10A Backup lamp
F7 7.5A Instrument panel display,
Intelligent access (IA) antenna,
Manual climate controls
F25 F19
F10 F1
F11
F13
F15
F17F2
F4
F6
F8 F12
F14
F16
F18
F34
F35
F36F31
F32
F33F3
F5
F7
F9 F20
F21
F22
F23
F24 F26
F27
F28
F29
F30
R1
R7 R4
R3 R2
R5
R6 R8
R9
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected circuits
F28 — Not used
F29 — Not used
F30 — Not used
F31 30A Driver and rear power window
switches
F32 20A Passenger compartment fuse
panel battery saver relay
F33 20A Power points
F34 30A Driver and passenger power
window switches
F35 20A Moon roof
F36 — Not used
R1 — Ignition relay
R2 — Left rear stop/turn lamp relay
R3 — Right rear stop/turn lamp relay
R4 — Driver heated seat relay
R5 — Passenger heated seat relay
R6 — IA module – accessory relay
R7 — IA module – ignition relay
R8 — Battery saver relay, Rear power
points
R9 — Not used
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.
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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
F1 40A* Anti-lock brake system (ABS) pump
F2 50A* Transmission control module (TCM)
F3 40A* Engine cooling fan relay and motor
F4 40A* Heater blower relay and motor
F5 60A* Passenger compartment fuse panel
F6 30A* Body control module (BCM) – door
locks
F7 60A* Passenger compartment fuse panel
F8 40A* Powertrain control module (PCM),
Power distribution box
F9 20A* ABS module valve
R11R8
R12R9
R5R3
R6R4
R13R10
R2R1
R15R14
R7
F41F35
F26F17F27F18F28F19F29F20F30F21F31F22F32F23F33F24F34F25
F42F36
F43F37
F44F38
F45F39
F40
F6F1
F7F2
F8F3
F9F4
F10F5
F14F11
F15F12
F16F13
F46
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected circuits
F35 10A** Left headlamp (low beam)
F36 10A** Right headlamp (low beam)
F37 10A** Left headlamp (high beam)
F38 10A** Right headlamp (high beam)
F39 2A** Natural vacuum leak detection
F40 — Not used
F41 — Not used
F42 — Not used
F43 — Not used
F44 — Not used
F45 — Not used
F46 — Not used
R1 — Not used
R2 — Not used
R3 — PCM relay
R4 — Heater blower relay
R5 — Engine cooling fan relay
R6 — A/C clutch relay
R7 — Not used
R8 — Daytime running lamp
R9 — Starter inhibit relay
R10 — High beam relay
R11 — Low beam relay
R12 — Reverse lamp relay
R13 — Not used
R14 — Not used
R15 — Not used
*Cartridge fuses **Mini fuses
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lubrication specifications .......321
refill capacities ........................321
service points ..................293–294
Engine block heater .................236
Engine fan .................................293
Engine oil ..................................295
checking and adding ..............295
dipstick ....................................295
filter, specifications ........296, 320
recommendations ...................296
refill capacities ........................321
specifications ..........................321
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................235
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .........291, 293
Floor mats .........................128, 130
Fluid capacities .........................321
Fuel ............................................304
calculating fuel economy .......310
cap ...........................................306
capacity ...................................321
choosing the right fuel ...........307
detergent in fuel .....................308
filler funnel .............................308
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................304, 306, 310
filter, specifications ........304, 320
fuel pump shut-off ..................257
improving fuel economy ........310
octane rating ...........307, 323–324
quality ......................................308
running out of fuel .........270, 308
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................304
Fuses ..................................257–258G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............306
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................310
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................256
Headlamps .................................104
aiming ......................................105
bulb specifications ..................109
daytime running lights ...........105
high beam ...............................104
replacing bulbs .......................110
turning on and off ..................104
Head restraints .........................146
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .....................................100
Hill start assist ..........................251
Hood ..........................................292
I
Ignition .......................230, 323–324
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................188
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................315
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................288
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................105
Intelligent Access Key ..............131
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................137
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Phone redial ................................55
Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ........................................80
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................261
Power door locks ......................132
Power mirrors ...........................124
Power point ...............................120
Power steering ..................243–244
Power Windows .........................121
Privacy information ....................43
Push button start system .........233
Putting a call on/off hold ...........51
R
Radio ......................................23, 28
Receiving a text message ...........57
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................186
Relays ........................................257
Remote entry system ...............137
illuminated entry ....................143
locking/unlocking doors .........139
opening the trunk ...................139
replacement/additional
transmitters .....................141, 143
replacing the batteries ...........139
Roadside assistance ..................255
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................158–160, 162
Safety defects, reporting ..........283Safety information ......................43
Safety restraints ........158–160, 162
Belt-Minder...........................163
extension assembly ................162
for adults .........................159–160
for children .............................184
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................156
warning light and chime ........163
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................192
Safety seats for children ..........188
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................324
Satellite Radio Information ........38
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............339
Seats ..........................................146
child safety seats ....................188
heated ......................................150
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................143
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ...........79
Servicing your vehicle ..............291
Setting the clock .............19, 23, 28
Side air curtain .........................180
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............183
Spark plugs,
specifications .............320, 323–324
Specification chart, lubricants .321
Speed control ............................125
Starting your
vehicle ........................230–231, 233
jump starting ..........................271
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