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Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes............................................................137
Parking Brake.................................................138
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................139
Using Traction Control................................139
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................141
Using Stability Control................................142
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................143
P
arking Aid......................................................143
Rear View Camera.......................................144
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................147
Using C
ruise Control....................................147
Driving Aids
Speed Limiter
................................................149
Driver Alert
......................................................149
Lane Keeping System
.................................150
Load Carrying
Load Retaining Fixtures..............................153
Load Limit........................................................153
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................161
Trailer Sway Control....................................162
Recommended Towing Weights............162
Essential Towing Checks...........................164
Transporting the Vehicle............................170
T
owing the Vehicle on Four Wheels........171
Driving Hints
Br
eaking-In......................................................173 R
educed Engine Performance.................173
Ec
onomical Driving.......................................173
Cold Weather Precautions........................174
Driving Through Water................................174
Fl
oor Mats........................................................174
R
oadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................176
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................177
Fuel Shutoff.....................................................177
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................178
P
ost-Crash Alert System...........................180
C
ustomer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need.................181
In California (U.S. Only).............................182
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................183
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................183
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................184
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................185
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................185
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................186
Fuses
Fus
e Box Locations......................................187
Fuse Specification Chart...........................188
Changing a Fuse
...........................................198
Maintenance
General Information..................................200
Opening and Closing the Hood.............200
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L....................201
Under Hood Ov
erview - 3.7L...................202
Under Hood Overview - 3.2L Power Stroke Diesel.............................................203
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WARNINGS
Do not dispose of fuel in the
household refuse or the public
sewage system. Use an authorized
waste disposal facility. When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from
a fuel container, use the plastic funnel
included with your vehicle.
Note:
The specifically designed plastic
funnel included with your vehicle will work
safely with the fuel system. 1. The plastic funnel is located in the
glove box.
2. Open the fuel filler door fully until it engages and remove the fuel filler cap.
Note: Capless fuel systems do not have a
fuel filler cap.
3. Insert the plastic funnel into the filler neck.
4. Add fuel to your vehicle from the fuel container.
5. Remove the plastic funnel from the filler neck. 6. Replace the fuel filler cap and close
the fuel filler door.
7. Clean the plastic funnel and place it back in your vehicle or correctly dispose
of it. Extra plastic funnels can be
purchased from an authorized dealer
if you choose to dispose of it.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARNING
Do not park or idle your vehicle over
dry leaves, dry grass or other
combustible materials. The exhaust
will radiate a considerable amount of heat
during use, and after you have switched
the engine off. This is a potential fire
hazard. Driving with a Catalytic Converter
WARNINGS
Avoid running out of fuel.
Do not crank the engine for long
periods.
Do not run the engine when a spark
plug lead is disconnected.
Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See
Jump Starting the Vehicle (page
178). Do not switch the ignition off when
driving.
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Note:
In the event that your vehicle does
not restart after your third attempt, contact
an authorized dealer.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE WARNINGS
The gases around the battery can
explode if exposed to flames, sparks
or lit cigarettes. An explosion could
result in personal injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which
can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if
contacted.
Use only an adequate-sized cable
with insulated clamps.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Note:
Do not attempt to push-start your
automatic transmission vehicle. Automatic
transmissions do not have push-start
capability. Attempting to push-start a
vehicle with an automatic transmission may
cause transmission damage.
Note: Use only a 12-volt supply to start your
vehicle.
Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the
disabled vehicle as this could damage the
vehicle's electrical system.
Park the booster vehicle close to the hood
of the disabled vehicle, making sure the
two vehicles do not touch, and switch off
all accessories.
Your vehicle has a positive (+) access
terminal and a negative (-) grounding
connection point that you can access
under the hood, even though the actual
battery is under the driver seat. You can
jump your vehicle using these points. The positive (+) access terminal is next to
the fuse box, under a red cap. To access
the positive (+) terminal, lift the red cap
up.
The negative (-) terminal is a post, located
on the driver side, near the hood hinge. It
is a grounding connection point, so you will
need to remove the rubber covering first.
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FUSE BOX LOCATIONS
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
For item location: See Under Hood
Overview (page 201).
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box This is located behind the removable trim
panel.
Pre-fuse Box
This is located under the driver's seat.
Body Control Module Fuse Box
This is located behind the removable trim
panel.
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FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Circuits protected
Fuse rating
Fuse
Selective Catalytic Reduction - Diesel.
10A
F1
Selective Catalytic Reduction - Diesel.
15A
F2
Selective Catalytic Reduction - Diesel.
15A
F3
Selective Catalytic Reduction - Diesel.
10A
F4
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Circuits switched
Relay
Horn.
R7
Trailer tow back-up lamp.
R8
Front blower motor.
R9
Rear blower motor.
R10
Heated rear window.
R11 Heated exterior mirrors.
Not used.
R12
Modified vehicle connections.
R13
Pre-fuse Box Circuits protected
Fuse rating
Fuse
Engine compartment fuse box.
470A
F1 Starter motor.
Alternator.
Passenger compartment fuse panel.
100A
F2
Body control module fuse box.
Powertrain control module.
40A
F3
Anti-lock brake system.
Passenger compartment fuse panel.
200A
F4
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Circuits protected
Fuse rating
Fuse
Passenger compartment fuse panel.
100A
F5
Positive temperature coefficient heater.
80A
F6
Not used.
-
F7
Engine junction box feed.
100A
F8
Passenger compartment fuse panel.
100A
F9
Passenger compartment fuse panel supply.
60A
F10
Passenger compartment fuse panel supply.
60A
F11
Auxiliary power point 1.
60A
F12
Auxiliary power point 2.
60A
F13
Auxiliary power point 3.
60A
F14
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Air cleaner. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 223).
A
Engine oil dipstick *
. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 204).
B
Brake fluid reservoir *
. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 210).
C
Engine coolant reservoir *
. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 206).
D
Engine compartment fuse box. See
Fuses (page 187).
E
Engine oil filler cap *
. See
Engine Oil Check (page 204).
F
Power steering fluid reservoir *
. See
Power Steering Fluid Check (page 210).
G
Washer fluid reservoir *
. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 210).
H
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are colored for easy identification.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.7L Air cleaner. See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 224
).
A
Engine oil dipstick *
. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 204).
B
Brake fluid reservoir *
. See Brake Fluid Check
(page 210).
C
Engine coolant reservoir *
. See
Engine Oil Check (page 204).
D
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses
(page 187).
E
Engine oil filler cap *
. See
Engine Oil Check (page 204).
F
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