
METHANOL
(Methyl or Wood Alcohol) is used in a
variety of concentrations when
blended with unleaded gasoline. You
may find fuels containing 3% or more
methanol along with other alcohols
called cosolvents.
Problems that result from using
methanol/gasoline or E-85 Ethanol
blends are not the responsibility of the
manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxy-
genate made from Methanol, it does
not have the negative effects of
Methanol.CAUTION!
Do not use gasolines containing
Methanol or E-85 Ethanol. Use of
these blends may result in starting
and driveability problems and may
damage critical fuel system compo-
nents.
ETHANOL
The manufacturer recommends that
your vehicle be operated on fuel con-
taining no more than 10% ethanol.
Purchasing your fuel from a reputable
supplier may reduce the risk of ex- ceeding this 10% limit and/or of re-
ceiving fuel with abnormal properties.
It should also be noted that an in-
crease in fuel consumption should be
expected when using ethanol-blended
fuels, due to the lower energy content
of ethanol.
Problems that result from using
methanol/gasoline or E-85 Ethanol
blends are not the responsibility of the
manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxy-
genate made from Methanol, it does
not have the negative effects of
Methanol.
CAUTION!
Use of fuel with ethanol content
higher than 10% may result in en-
gine malfunction, starting and oper-
ating difficulties and materials deg-
radation. These adverse effects
could result in permanent damage to
your vehicle.
CLEAN AIR GASOLINE
Many gasolines are now being
blended that contribute to cleaner air,
especially in those areas where air
pollution levels are high. These new blends provide a cleaner burning fuel
and some are referred to as “reformu-
lated gasoline.”
The manufacturer supports these ef-
forts toward cleaner air. You can help
by using these blends as they become
available.
MMT IN GASOLINE
MMT is a manganese containing me-
tallic additive that is blended into
some gasoline to increase octane.
Gasoline blended with MMT provides
no performance advantage beyond
gasoline of the same octane number
without MMT. Gasoline blended with
MMT reduces spark plug life and re-
duces emission system performance in
some vehicles. The manufacturer rec-
ommends that gasoline without MMT
be used in your vehicle. The MMT
content of gasoline may not be indi-
cated on the gasoline pump; therefore,
you should ask your gasoline retailer
whether or not his/her gasoline con-
tains MMT.
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1. Insert the fuel cap key into the key
cylinder and turn the key to the right
to unlock.
2. Turn the gas cap knob to the left to
remove the cap.
3. When tightening the filler cap,
tighten until two or three clicks are
heard to ensure that the cap is prop-
erly seated.CAUTION!
Damage to the fuel system oremission control system could re-
sult from using an improper fuel
tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A
poorly fitting cap could let impu-
rities into the fuel system and may
cause the “Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL)” to turn on due to
fuel vapors escaping from the sys-
tem.
To avoid fuel spillage and overfill-
ing, do not “top off” the fuel tank
after filling.
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materi-als lit in or near the vehicle when
the gas cap is removed or the tank
is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is
running. This is in violation of
most local laws and may cause the
MIL to turn on.
A fire may result if gasoline is
pumped into a portable container
that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas
containers on the ground while
filling.
NOTE:
When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
Tighten the fuel filler cap until you hear a “clicking” sound.
This is an indication that the
fuel filler cap is properly tight-
ened.
If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL may come on.
Be sure the gas cap is tightened
every time the vehicle is refu-
eled. TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips
and information on limits to the type
of towing you can reasonably do with
your vehicle. Before towing a trailer
carefully review this information to
tow your load as efficiently and safely
as possible.
To maintain warranty coverage, fol-
low the requirements and recommen-
dations in this manual concerning ve-
hicles used for trailer towing.
COMMON TOWING
DEFINITIONS
The following trailer towing related
definitions will assist you in under-
standing the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable
weight of your vehicle. This includes
driver, passengers, cargo and trailer
tongue weight. The total load must be
limited so that you do not exceed the
GVWR.
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FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
J1 40 Amp Green — Power Folding Seat
J2 30 Amp Pink — Power Liftgate Module
J3 30 Amp Pink — Rear Door Module (RR Door Node)
J4 25 Amp Natural — Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Natural — Passenger Door Node
J6 40 Amp Green — Antilock Brakes Pump/Stability Control System
J7 30 Amp Pink — Antilock Brakes Valve/Stability Control System
J8 40 Amp Green — Power Memory Seat (for versions/markets, where provided)
J9 40 Amp Green — Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle Motor/Flex Fuel
J10 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Wash Relay/Manifold Tuning Valve
J11 30 Amp Pink — Power Sliding Door Module/Anti–Theft Module Relay Lock
Feed
J12 30 Amp Pink Rear Blower Motor/ RAD Fan
J13 60 Amp Yellow — Ignition Off Draw (IOD) – Main
J14 40 Amp Green — Rear Window Defogger
J15 40 Amp Green — Front Blower
J17 40 Amp Green — Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue — Powertrain Control Module Trans Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow — Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink — Front Wiper LO/HI
J21 20 Amp Blue — Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp Natural — Sunroof Module
M1 — 15 Amp Blue Rear Center Brake Lamp/Brake Switch
M2 — 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Lighting/Fog Lamps
M3 — 20 Amp Yellow Front/Rear Axle Locker/Vacuum Pump Motor
M4 — 10 Amp Red Trailer Tow
M5 — 25 Amp Natural Inverter
M6 — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1 (ACC), Rain Sensor
M7 — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT)
M8 — 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat (for versions/markets, where provided)
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FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M9 — 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat (for versions/markets, where provided)
M10 — 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Video System, Satellite Radio, DVD,
Hands-Free Module, Universal Garage Door Opener, Vanity
Lamp, Streaming Video Module
M11 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Off Draw – Climate Control System
M12 — 30 Amp Green Amplifier (AMP)/Radio
M13 — 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw— Instrument Cluster, SIREN, Clock Mod-
ule, Multi-Function Control Switch/ITM
M14 — 20 Amp Yellow Spare Fuse
M15 — 20 Amp Yellow Rear View Mirror, Instrument Cluster, Multi-Function Con-
trol Switch, Tire Pressure Monitor, Glow Plug Module – Ex-
port Diesel Only, Assy-Shifter (Hall Effect), Acoustic Noise
Cancellation
M16 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module/Occupant Classification Module
M17 — 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp, Running Lamps
M18 — 15 Amp Blue Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp
M19 — 25 Amp Natural Automatic Shutdown #1 and #2
M20 — 15 Amp Blue Instrument Cluster Interior Light, Switch Bank, Steering
Column Module, Switch Steering Wheel
M21 — 20 Amp Yellow Automatic Shutdown #3
M22 — 10 Amp Red Right Horn (HI/LOW)
M23 — 10 Amp Red Left Horn (HI/LOW)
M24 — 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper
M25 — 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump, Diesel Lift Pump – Export Only
M26 — 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch, Driver Window Switch
M27 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch, Wireless Control Module, Keyless Entry
Module, Steering Column Lock
M28 — 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module, Transmission Feed, Transmis-
sion Control Module
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FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M29 — 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module
M30 — 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module, Power Folding Mirror, J1962 Diagnostic
Feed
M31 — 20 Amp Yellow Back-Up Lamps
M32 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module, TT EUROPE
M33 — 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module, Transmission Control Module
M34 — 10 Amp Red Park Assist, Heater Climate Control System Module, Head-
lamp Wash, Compass , IR Sensor, Rear Camera, Lamp Door
FT Drv/Pass, Lamp Flashlight, AHLM, Relay Diesel Cabin
Heater, Rad Fan Diesel
M35 — 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
M36 — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #3
M37 — 10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes, Stability Control System, Stop Lamp
Switch, Fuel Pump Rly Hi Control
M38 — 25 Amp Natural Door Lock/Unlock Motors, Liftgate Lock/Unlock Motors
The heated mirrors, lower instrument
panel power outlet and removable
floor console, when in the front posi-
tion are fused with self-resetting fuses
that are only serviceable by an autho-
rized dealer. The power seats are
fused by a 30 Amp circuit breaker
located under the driver's seat. The
power windows are fused by a
25 Amp circuit breaker located under
the instrument panel near the steering
column. If you experience temporary or permanent loss of these systems,
see your authorized dealer for service.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dor-
mant for more than 21 days, you may
want to take steps to protect your
battery. You may do the following:
Remove the 20 Amp mini-fuse in
the Totally Integrated Power Mod-
ule (TIPM) labeled Ignition-Off
Draw (IOD). Or, disconnect the negative cable
from the battery.
Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service for two weeks
or more, run the air conditioning
system at idle for about five min-
utes in the fresh air and high blower
setting. This will ensure adequate
system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage
when the system is started again.
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