Load Carrying 264
Cargonet...........................................264
Roof racks and load carriers.............................264
Vehicle loading.......................................265
Towing 273
Trailertowing........................................273
Wrecker towing......................................280
Recreational towing...................................281
Driving Hints 283
Economical driving....................................283
Floormats..........................................284
Roadside Emergencies 286
Getting roadside assistance..............................286
Hazard warning flashers................................288
Fuel cut-off switch....................................288
Jump-starting the vehicle...............................289
Customer Assistance 292
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................299
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................299
Fuses 300
Changing a fuse......................................300
Fuse specification chart................................300
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CHANGING A FUSE
Fuses
WARNING:Always replace a fuse with one that has the
specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage
rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.
If electrical components in your
vehicle are not working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown fuses are identified
by a broken wire within the fuse.
Check the appropriate fuses before
replacing any electrical components.
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Power Distribution Box
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.
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. It has
high-current fuses that protect your vehicle’s main electrical systems
from overloads.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, seeChanging the
Vehicle Batteryin theMaintenancechapter.
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