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Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And
Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the
trailer size, stoplights and turn signals on the
trailer are required for motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and
seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory
approved trailer harness and connector.
NOTE:
Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to
the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a
trailer connector. Refer to the following
illustrations. NOTE:
Disconnect trailer wiring connector from the
vehicle before launching a boat (or any other
device plugged into vehicle’s electrical
connect) into water.
Be sure to reconnect once clear from water
area.

Four-Pin Connector Seven-Pin Connector

Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning,
stopping, and backing up the trailer in an area
located away from heavy traffic.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs
(453 kg) loaded, it should have its own
brakes and they should be of adequate
capacity. Failure to do this could lead to
accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake
pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
1 — Female Pins
2 — Male Pin
3 — Ground
4 — Park
5 — Left Stop/Turn
6 — Right Stop/Turn
1 — Battery
2 — Backup Lamps
3 — Right Stop/Turn
4 — Electric Brakes
5 — Ground
6 — Left Stop/Turn
7 — Running Lamps
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
NOTE:
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial Highway Safety offices for additional details.
Recreational Towing — All Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front
wheels are OFF the ground. This may be
accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle
trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:

1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the
transmission in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The GroundAll
Models
Flat Tow
NONE NOT
ALLOWED
Dolly Tow Front
OK
Rear NOT
ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLBEST
METHOD
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result. If this vehicle requires
towing, make sure the drive wheels are OFF
the ground.
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Shallow Standing Water

Although your vehicle is capable of driving
through shallow standing water, consider the
following Warnings and Cautions before doing so.

WARNING!
Driving through standing water limits your
vehicle’s traction capabilities. Do not
exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving
through standing water.
Driving through standing water limits your
vehicle’s braking capabilities, which
increases stopping distances. Therefore,
after driving through standing water, drive
slowly and lightly press on the brake pedal
several times to dry the brakes.
Failure to follow these warnings may result
in injuries that are serious or fatal to you,
your passengers, and others around you.
CAUTION!
Always check the depth of the standing
water before driving through it. Never drive
through standing water that is deeper than
the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the
vehicle.
Determine the condition of the road or the
path that is under water and if there are any
obstacles in the way before driving through
the standing water.
Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when
driving through standing water. This will
minimize wave effects.
Driving through standing water may cause
damage to your vehicle’s drivetrain compo -
nents. Always inspect your vehicle’s fluids
(i.e., engine oil, transmission, axle, etc.) for
signs of contamination (i.e., fluid that is
milky or foamy in appearance) after driving
through standing water. Do not continue to
operate the vehicle if any fluid appears
contaminated, as this may result in further
damage. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine
can cause it to lock up and stall out, and
cause serious internal damage to the
engine. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
J140 Amp Green –Power Folding Seat
J2 30 Amp Pink –Power Liftgate Module
J3 30 Amp Pink –Rear Door Module
J4 25 Amp Clear –Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Clear –Passenger Door Node
J6 40 Amp Green –Antilock Brakes Pump/Stability Control System
J7 30 Amp Pink –Antilock Brakes Valve/Stability Control System
J8 40 Amp Green
–
Power Memory Seat – If Equipped
J9 ––Not Used
J10 30 Amp Pink –Headlamp Wash/Manifold Tuning Valve – If Equipped
J11 30 Amp Pink –Power Sliding Door Module/Anti–Theft Module – If
Equipped
J12 30 Amp Pink –HVAC Rear Blower, Radiator Fan Motor
J13 60 Amp Yellow –Ignition Off Draw (IOD) – Main
J14 40 Amp Green –Rear Window Defogger
J15 40 Amp Green –Front Blower
J17 40 Amp Green –Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue –Powertrain Control Module Trans Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow –Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink –Front Wiper LO/HI
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J2120 Amp Blue –Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp Clear –Sunroof Module
M1 –15 Amp Blue Rear Center Brake Lamp/Brake Switch
M2 –20 Amp Yellow Front Fog Lamps
M3 –20 Amp Yellow Vacuum Pump Motor
M5 –25 Amp Clear Inverter
M6 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1 (ACC), Rain Sensor, Cigar Lighter
(Instrument Panel or with Console Rear)
M7 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC SELECT) – Center Seat or with
Console Rear
M8 –20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat — If Equipped
M9 –20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat — If Equipped
M10 –15 Amp BlueIgnition Off Draw — Video System, Satellite Radio, DVD,
Hands-Free Module, Universal Garage Door Opener, Vanity
Lamp, Streaming Video Module — If Equipped
M11 –10 Amp Red Climate Control System
M12 –30 Amp Green Amplifier/Radio
M13 –20 Amp Yellow Instrument Cluster, SIREN, Clock Module, Multifunction
Control Switch – If Equipped
M14 –20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow — If Equipped
M15 –20 Amp Yellow Rear View Mirror, Instrument Cluster, Multifunction Control
Switch, Tire Pressure Monitor
Cavity
Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description

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The power windows are fused by a 25 Amp circuit breaker located in the Totally Integrated Power Module.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
M34
–10 Amp RedPark Assist, Heater Climate Control Module, Headlamp
Wash, Compass, Rear Camera, Door Lamps, Flashlight,
Relay Diesel Cabin Heater
M35 –10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
M36 –20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #3 (Instrument Panel Or With Console
Center)
M37 –10 Amp Red Antilock Brakes, Stability Control, Stop Lamp, Fuel Pump
M38 –25 Amp Clear Door Lock/Unlock Motors, Liftgate Lock/Unlock Motors
CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side
of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull
far enough off the road to avoid the danger
of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
Never start or run the engine while the
vehicle is on a jack.
WARNING! (Continued)
The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be
used to lift the vehicle for service purposes.
The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level
surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
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4. Stand the tire/cover assembly upright. Squeeze the winch retaining tabs together
while simultaneously pushing them through
the hole in the cover and the steel rim. This
will free the winch cable from the spare tire.

Removing Wheel Spacer
Preparations For Jacking

1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.

2. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the jacking position. For
example, if the driver’s front wheel is being
changed, block the passenger’s rear wheel.
Wheel Blocked

NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being raised or lifted.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of
the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far
enough off the road to avoid being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
WARNING!
Always park on a firm, level surface as far
from the edge of the roadway as possible
before raising the vehicle.
Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.

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Jack Warning Label

NOTE:
Refer to the “Compact Spare Tire” section of
“Tires” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for
information about the compact spare tire, its
use, and operation.
1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug
nuts by turning them to the left one turn
while the wheel is still on the ground.

2. There are two jack engagement locations on each side of the vehicle body. These
locations are on the sill flange of the vehicle
body.

Jack Locations

Apply the parking brake firmly and shift an
automatic transmission to PARK; a manual
transmission to REVERSE.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be raised.
Never start or run the engine with the
vehicle on a jack.
Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it
is on a jack.
Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a
jack. If you need to get under a raised
vehicle, take it to a service center where it
can be raised on a lift.
Only use the jack in the positions indicated
and for lifting this vehicle during a tire
change.
If working on or near a roadway, be
extremely careful of motor traffic.
To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated,
are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the
ground.
WARNING! (Continued)
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking
on locations other than those indicated in the
Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking
on locations other than those indicated.
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