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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR or theGAWR specified on the certificationlabel.
Towing trailers beyond themaximum recommended grosstrailer weight exceeds the limit of yourvehicle and could result in enginedamage, transmission damage,structural damage, loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover and personalinjury.
Note:There may be electrical itemssuch as fuses or relays that can affect
trailer towing operation. See Fuses(page 282).
The load capacity of your vehicle isdesignated by weight not volume. Youmay not necessarily be able to use allavailable space when loading yourvehicle or trailer.
Towing a trailer places extra load on theengine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires,and suspension. Inspect thesecomponents before, during and aftertowing.
Load Placement
To help minimize how trailer movementaffects the vehicle when driving:
•Load the heaviest items closest tothe trailer floor.
•Load the heaviest items in the centerof the left and right side trailer tires.
•Load the heaviest items above thetrailer axles or just slightly forwardtoward the trailer tongue. Do notallow the final trailer tongue weightto go above or below 10-15% of theloaded trailer weight.
•Select a ball mount with the correctrise or drop. When both the loadedvehicle and trailer are connected, thetrailer frame should be level, orslightly angled down toward thevehicle, when viewed from the side.
When driving with a trailer or payload, aslight takeoff vibration or shudder maybe present due to the increased payloadweight. Additional information regardingproper trailer loading and setting yourvehicle up for towing is located in theLoad Carrying chapter. See Load Limit(page 251).
You can also find information in the RV& Trailer Towing Guide available at yourauthorized dealer, or online.
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Moonroof.30A11
Starter relay.-2
Rain sensor.15A23
Blower motor relay.-4
Power point 4 - Back of console.20A15
Water pump relay.-6
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 1.20A27Powertrain control module power.
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 2.20A28Emissions components.
Powertrain control module relay.-9
Power point 1 - driver front.20A110
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 4.15A311Ignition coils.
Powertrain control module - vehicle power 3.15A312Non-emissions components.
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Vehicle power 5.10A213Ignition coils.
Vehicle power 6.10A214Ignition coils.
Run-start relay.-15
Power point 3 - rear.20A116
Power point 2 - front.20A117
Right hand side headlamp ballast.20A218
Run-start electronic power assist steering.10A219
Run-start lighting.10A220Adaptive cruise control.
Run-start transmission control.15A221Transmission oil pump start-stop.
Air conditioner clutch solenoid.10A222
Run-start: Blind spot information system, Rear view camera,All-wheel drive (3.0L engine), Heads-up display, shifter.15A223
Voltage stability module.
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Not used.-24
Run-start anti-lock brake system.10A325
Run-start powertrain control module.10A326
Not used.-27
Not used.-28
MAF (mass air flow).5A229
Not used.-30
Not used.-31
Electric fan #1 relay.-32
Air conditioner clutch relay.-33
Not used.-34
Not used.-35
Not used.-36
Not used.-37
Electric fan 2 relay.-38
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Electric fan coil 2 and 3 relay.-39
Horn relay.-40
Not used.-41
Fuel pump relay coil.-42
Not used.-43
Left hand side headlamp ballast.20A244
USB smart charger.5A245
Not used.–46
Not used.–47
Not used.–48
Keep alive power.10A249
Horn.20A250
Not used.-51
Not used.-52
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Multi-contour seats.10A253
Brake on-off switch.10A354
Alt sensor.10A355
Not used.-86
1 M Case fuse.2 Micro 2 fuse.3 Micro 3 fuse.
Power Distribution Box - Bottom
There are fuses on the bottom of the fusebox. To access the bottom of the fuse box,do the following:
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Not used.-56
Not used.-57
Fuel pump feed.30A158
Electric fan 3 (2.0L engine).30A259
Electric fan 3 (3.0L engine).40A2
Electric fan 1 (2.0L engine).30A260
Electric fan 1 (3.0L engine).40A2
Not used.-61
Body control module 1.50A262
Electric fan 2 (2.0L engine).25A163
Electric fan 2 (3.0L engine).30A1
All-wheel drive (torque vectoring).30A164
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Protected ComponentsFuse RatingFuse or Relay Number
Front heated seat.20A165
Not used (spare).15A266
Body control module 2.50A267
Heated rear window.40A168
Anti-lock brake system valves.30A169
Passenger seat.30A170
Not used.-71
Transmission oil pump.20A172
Not used (spare).20A273
Driver seat module.30A174
Wiper motor 1.25A175
Power decklid module.30A176
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