Add-On Electrical Equipment
| Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
testing. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp. A device connected
to the DLC - such as an
aftermarket fleet or
driver-behavior tracking device -
may interfere with vehicle
systems. This could affect vehicle
operation and cause a crash. Such devices may also access information stored in the vehicle's systems. |
| Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. |
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
Vehicle CareDrive Range, Third Gear Default Automatic Transmission Unit
If the transmission is in 1st, 2nd or 3rd gear during a transmission electrical componentfailure, the transmission will default to 3rd-gear. All solenoids will default totheir normal state. If the torque converter clutch was applied, it will release. Thisdefault action will enable the vehicle to be ...