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•An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
• Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over
1,000 lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of
2,000 lbs (907 kg).
WARNING!
• Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in a
collision.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 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.
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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 har-
ness and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
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.
Four-Pin Connector
1 — Female Pins
2 — Male Pin
3 — Ground4 — Park
5 — Left Stop/Turn
6 — Right Stop/Turn
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Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,
and backing the trailer in an area located away from
heavy traffic.
Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The
transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid
frequent shifting when towing. However, if frequent
shifting does occur while in DRIVE, use the Electronic
Range Select (ERS) shift control to select a lower gear
range.
Seven-Pin Connector
1 — Battery
2 — Backup Lamps
3 — Right Stop/Turn
4 — Electric Brakes5 — Ground
6 — Left Stop/Turn
7 — Running Lamps
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NOTE:Using a lower gear range while operating the
vehicle under heavy loading conditions will improve
performance and extend transmission life by reducing
excessive shifting and heat build up. This action will also
provide better engine braking.
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
• Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
• When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.
• Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans-
mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
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Shifting Into NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING!
You or others could be injured or killed if you leave
the vehicle unattended with the power transfer unit
in the NEUTRAL (N) position without first fully
engaging the parking brake. The NEUTRAL (N)
position disengages both the front and rear drive-
shafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle
to roll, even if the automatic transmission is in PARK
(or manual transmission is in gear). The parking
brake should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle.Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
recreational towing.CAUTION!
It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that
the power transfer unit is fully in NEUTRAL (N)
before recreational towing to prevent damage to
internal parts.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and shift the transmission to PARK.
2. Turn the engine OFF.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
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4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and holdthe recessed NEUTRAL (N) button (located by the
selector switch) for four seconds. The light behind the
NEUTRAL (N) symbol will blink, indicating shift in
progress. The light will stop blinking (stay on solid)
when the shift to NEUTRAL (N) is complete.
7. After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL (N)light stays on, release the NEUTRAL (N) button.
8. Start the engine.
9. Release the parking brake.
10. Shift the transmission into REVERSE.
Neutral Switch
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Shifting Out Of NEUTRAL (N)
Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for
normal usage.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving it con-nected to the tow vehicle.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold the recessed power transfer unit NEUTRAL (N) button
(located by the selector switch) for one second. 7. When the NEUTRAL (N) indicator light turns off,
release the NEUTRAL (N) button.
8. After the NEUTRAL (N) button has been released, the power transfer unit will shift to the position indicated
by the selector switch.
Neutral Switch
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge FuseDescription
F19 –40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
F20 10 Amp Red –A/C Compressor Clutch
F21 – – Not Used
F22 5 Amp Tan –Radiator Fan
F23 70 Amp Tan –Body Controller Module (BCM) - Feed 2
F23 50 Amp Red –Voltage Stability Module (VSM) Feed #2 - If Equipped with
Stop/Start Engine Option
F24 20 Amp Yellow –Rear Wiper - If Equipped with Stop/Start Engine Option
F25B 20 Amp Yellow –Front Washer - If Equipped with Stop/Start Engine Option
F26 –30 Amp Pink Fuel Heater - Diesel Only
F27 – – Not Used
F28 15 Amp Blue –Transmission Control Module (TCM)
F29 – – Not Used
F30 10 Amp Red –Engine Control Module (ECM)/(EPS)/(PCM)
F31 – – Not Used
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge FuseDescription
F32 – – Not Used
F33 – – Not Used
F34 – – Not Used
F35 – – Not Used
F36 – – Not Used
F37 – – Not Used
F38 –60 Amp Yellow Glow Plugs (Diesel Only) - If Equipped
F39 –40 Amp Green HVAC Blower Motor
F40 –20 Amp Blue Trailer Tow Park Light - If Equipped
F40 –30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washer Pump - If Equipped
F41 60 Amp Yellow –Body Controller Module (BCM) - Feed 1
F41 50 Amp Red –Voltage Stability Module - Feed 1 - If Equipped with Stop/
Start Engine Option
F42 –30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow Electric Brake Module - If Equipped
F43 20 Amp Yellow –Fuel Pump Motor
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Cavity Blade Fuse Cartridge FuseDescription
F44 –30 Amp Pink Trailer Tow / 7-Way Connector - If Equipped
F45 –30 Amp Pink Passenger Door Module (PDM) - If Equipped
F46 –25 Amp Clear Sunroof - If Equipped
F48 –30 Amp Pink Driver Door Module - If Equipped
F49 –30 Amp Pink Power Inverter (115V A/C) - If Equipped
F50 –30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate - If Equipped
F51 – – Not Used
F52 –30 Amp Pink Front Wipers - If Equipped with Stop/Start Engine Option
F53 –30 Amp Pink Brake System Module & Valves
F54 –30 Amp Pink Body Control Module (BCM) Feed 3
F55 10 Amp Red –Blind Spot Sensors / Compass / Rearview Camera / Trunk
Lamp With Flashlamp Charger - If Equipped
F56 15 Amp Blue –Ignition Node Module (IGNM)/KIN/RF Hub/Electric
Steering Column Lock (ESL)
F57 20 Amp Yellow –Trailer Tow Lights Left - If Equipped
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