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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the
limit of your vehicle and could
result in engine damage,
transmission damage, structural
damage, loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover and personal
injury. Do not exceed the GVWR or
the GAWR specified on the
certification label. Note:
See Recommended
Towing Weights (page 163).
Your vehicle may have electrical
items, such as fuses or relays,
related to towing. See
Fuses
(page 185).
Your vehicle's load capacity
designation is by weight, not by
volume, so you cannot necessarily
use all available space when
loading a vehicle or trailer.
Towing a trailer places an extra
load on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires
and suspension. Inspect these
components periodically during,
and after, any towing operation. Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer
movement affects your vehicle
when driving:
•
Load the heaviest items closest
to the trailer floor.
• Load the heaviest items
centered between the left and
right side trailer tires.
• Load the heaviest items above
the trailer axles or just slightly
forward toward the trailer
tongue. Do not allow the final
trailer tongue weight to go
above or below 10-15% of the
loaded trailer weight.
• Select a ball mount with the
correct rise or drop and load
capacity. When both the
loaded vehicle and trailer are
connected, the trailer frame
should be level, or slightly
angled down toward your
vehicle, when viewed from the
side.
When driving with a trailer or
payload, a slight takeoff vibration
or shudder may be present due to
the increased payload weight.
Additional information regarding
proper trailer loading and setting
your vehicle up for towing is
located in another chapter of this
manual. See
Load Limit (page
156).
You can also find information in
the
RV & Trailer Towing Guide
available at your authorized
dealer, or online.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Number
Blower motor.
40 A
F10
Accessories - Van only.
40 A
F11
Powertrain control module.
30 A
F12
Starter relay.
30 A
F13
Right-hand heated windshield.
40 A
F14
Cargo-area auxiliary power point.
20 A
F15
Luggage compartment auxiliary power point.
Heated windshield.
40 A
F16
Floor console auxiliary power point.
20 A
F17
Not used.
-
F18
Anti-lock brake system with electronic stability
control.
5 A
F19
Horn.
15 A
F20
Stop lamp switch.
5 A
F21
Power supply voltage - powertrain control module.
10 A
F22
Relay coils.
5 A
F23
Not used.
-
F24
Door control unit - Van.
25 A
F25
Engine control relay coil feed.
5 A
F26
Air conditioning clutch.
15 A
F27
Rear power window.
25 A
F28
Front power window.
25 A
F29
Ignition switch position II output (van only).
5 A
F30
Taxi roof lamp switch.
15 A
F31
Engine control module.
15 A
F32
Engine control module.
10 A
F33
Fuel injectors.
10 A
F34
Vehicle power 4.
15 A
F35
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Number
Active grill shutter.
5 A
F36
Battery saver relay.
5 A
F37
Engine control module.
15 A
F38
Transmission control module.
Taxi block connector.
10 A
F39
Electronic power assist steering.
5 A
F40
Body control module.
20 A
F41
Rear window wiper.
15 A
F42
Heated front seat - Van.
15 A
F43
Accessories - Van.
20 A
Headlamp control module.
15 A
F44
Air conditioning switch - Taxi.
5 A
Power exterior mirror - without door control unit.
10 A
F45
Windshield wiper.
40 A
F46
Heated exterior mirror - without door control unit.
7.5 A
F47
Body control module.
25 A
F48 Circuits switched
Relay Number
Not used.
R1
Horn.
R2
Battery saver relay.
R3
Heated rear window.
R4
Rear window wiper.
R5
Not used.
R6
Heated windshield.
R7
Accessory delay.
R8
DCU power feed - Van.
Relay - Van.
R9
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Circuits switched
Relay Number
Starter motor.
R10
Air conditioning clutch.
R11
Cooling fan.
R12
Blower motor.
R13
Electronic engine control.
R14
Not used.
R15
Ignition.
R16
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Number
Glove compartment lamp.
Overhead console switch bank.
Not used.
20 A
F61
Autowipers.
5 A
F62
Auto-dimming interior mirror.
Not used.
-
F63
Not used.
-
F64
Liftgate release.
10 A
F65
Front door double locking and unlock relay.
20 A
F66
SYNC module.
7.5 A
F67
Front display interface module.
Global positioning system module.
Not used.
-
F68
Instrument panel cluster.
5 A
F69
Central locking relay.
20 A
F70
Heating control head (manual air conditioning).
10 A
F71
Dual automatic temperature control.
Steering wheel module.
7.5 A
F72
Data link connector.
7.5 A
F73
Battery backup sounder.
High beam headlamp.
15 A
F74
Front fog lamp.
15 A
F75
Reversing lamp.
10 A
F76
Washer pump.
20 A
F77
Ignition switch.
5 A
F78*
Audio unit.
15 A
F79
DVD navigation system.
Touchscreen.
Hazard flasher switch.
Door lock switch.
Not used.
-
F80
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse Number
Parking aid.
5 A
F30
Not used.
-
F31
Not used.
-
F32
Not used.
-
F33
Driver heated seat.
15 A
F34
Passenger heated seat.
15 A
F35
Not used.
-
F36
Power sunblind.
20 A
F37
Taxi.
10 A
F38
Not used.
-
F39
Not used.
-
F40
Taxi connector.
10 A
F41
Taxi connector.
20 A
F42
Not used.
-
F43
Not used.
-
F44
Not used.
-
F45
Not used.
-
F46 Circuits switched
Relay Number
Ignition switch.
R1
Rear heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
R2
Ventilation and air conditioning motor.
Not used.
R3
Not used.
R4
Not used.
R5
Not used.
R6
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