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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•
Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above idle
speed.
(Continued)
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Cav-ity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
1 40 Amp Green — Power Top Module –
If Equipped
2 — 20 Amp YellowBrake Vacuum Pump
3 — 10 Amp RedCenter High Mounted
Stop Light (CHMSL)/
Brake Switch
4 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Switch
5 — 20 Amp YellowTrailer Tow – If
Equipped
6 — 10 Amp RedPower Mirror Switch/
Climate Controls
7 — 30 Amp GreenIgnition Off Draw
(IOD) Sense 1Cav-
ity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
8 — 30 Amp GreenIgnition Off Draw
(IOD) Sense 2
9 40 Amp Green Battery Feed – Power
Seats – If Equipped
10 — 20 Amp YellowInstrument Panel/
Power Locks/
Interior Lights
11 — 15 Amp Lt BlueSelectable Power
Outlet (Inside Center
Arm Rest)
12 — 20 Amp Yellow—
13 — 20 Amp YellowIgnition/Cigar Lighter
7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 461
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Cav-ity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
14 — 10 Amp RedInstrument Panel
15 40 Amp Green — Radiator Fan Relay
16 — 15 Amp Lt. BlueSunroof – If Equipped
17 — 10 Amp RedWireless Control
Module (WCM)/
Clock/Steering
Control Module
(SCM)
18 40 Amp Green — Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay
19 — 20 Amp YellowAudio Amplifier –
If EquippedCav-
ity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
20 — 15 Amp Lt. BlueRadio
21 — 10 Amp RedSiren – If Equipped
22 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run –
Climate Controls/
Hot Cupholder –
If Equipped
23 — 15 Amp Lt. BlueAuto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay 3
24 — 25 Amp NaturalSunroof – If Equipped
25 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run —
Heated Mirrors -
If Equipped
462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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About Your Brakes....................... .324
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................327
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............444
Adding Fuel ............................ .377
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .439
Additives, Fuel .......................... .371
Airbag ..................................60
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................64
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .433
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................435
Air Conditioning ......................... .276
Air Conditioning Controls ...................276
Air Conditioning Filter .....................289
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............290
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................435Air Conditioning System
....................276
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .348
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................264
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................443
Disposal ............................. .446
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................327
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................327
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........19
Appearance Care ........................ .454
Ashtray ............................... .197
Assistance Towing ........................ .126
Auto Down Power Windows ..................37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................107
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............216
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........281
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
496 INDEX
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Hazard Warning Flasher....................396
Headlights ............................. .466
Bulb Replacement ...................... .466
Cleaning ............................ .456
High Beam ........................... .168
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........168
On With Wipers ....................... .176
Passing ............................. .168
Replacing ............................ .466
Switch .............................. .166
Head Restraints ......................... .157
Heated Mirrors ...........................110
Heated Seats ............................ .152
Heater ................................ .276
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .300
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .384Hood Prop
............................. .164
Hood Release ........................... .163
Ignition .................................12
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Infant Restraint ...........................75
Information Center, Vehicle ..................226
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................107
Instrument Cluster ....................... .209
Instrument Panel and Controls ................208
Instrument Panel Cover .....................457
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............459
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............460
Interior Appearance Care ....................457
10
INDEX 503
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PretensionersSeat Belts ..............................54
Programmable Electronic Features .............237
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .350
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........445
Radio Operation ......................... .276
Radio Remote Controls .....................274
Rear Cupholder ......................... .198
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .161
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .107
Rear Window Defroster .....................204
Rear Window Features .....................204
Recorder, Event Data .......................74
Recreational Towing ...................... .392
Reformulated Gasoline .....................369
Refrigerant ............................. .436
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................58 Remote Control
Door Locks ............................22
Security Alarm ..........................19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........274
Remote Starting System ......................28
Remote Trunk Release .......................40
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .465
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .427
Replacement Tires ........................ .357
Reporting Safety Defects ....................489
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................216
Restraint, Head .......................... .157
Restraints, Child ...........................75
Rotation, Tires .......................... .359
508 INDEX