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KO546 
Return  the  jack,  wheel  wrench  and  wheel  blocks  to  the  proper  \
location  behind 
the  seat.  Secure  the  items  and  replace  the  jack  cover. 
Storing  a  jack,  a  tire,  or  other  equipment  in the  passenger 
compartment  of  the  vehicle  could  cause  injury.  In a  sudden  stop  or 
collision,  loose  equipment  could  strike  someone.  Store  all  these\
  in 
I the  proper  place. 
Compact Spare (If So Equipped) 
Although  your  compact  spare  was  fully  inflated  when  the  vehicle\
  was  new, 
it  can  lose  air  over  time.  Check  its  inflation  pressure  regularly.\
  It should  be 
60 psi (420 kPa).  The  compact  spare  is  made  to go  up  to 3,000 miles 
(5000 km), so you  can  finish  your  trip and  get  a  new  tire  where  you  want. 
Of  course,  it's  best  to  replace  your  spare  with 
a full-size  tire  as  soon  as  you 
can.  Your  spare  will  last  longer  and  be  in  good  shape  in case  you  ever  need 
it  again. 
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Inflation-Tire  Pressure 
The  Certification/Tire  label,  which  is  on  the  driver’s  door  \
lock  pillar,  shows  the 
correct  inflation  pressures  for  your  tires,  when  they’re  cold\
.  “Cold’’  means  your 
vehicle  has  been  sitting  for  at  least  three  hours  or  driven  n\
o  more  than  a mile. 
I NOTICE I 
When to Check:  Check  your  tires  once  a  month  or  more.  Don’t  forget \
 your 
compact  spare  tire  (if 
so equipped).  It  should  be  at 60 psi (420 kPa). 
How to Check:  Use a good  quality  pocket-type  gage  to  check  tire  pressure. 
Simply  looking  at  the  tires  will  not  tell  you  the  pressure,  e\
specially 
if you 
have  radial  tires-which  may 
l’ook properly  inflated  even if they’re 
underinflated. 
If  your  tires  have  valve  caps,  be  sure 
to put  them  back  on.  They  help 
prevent  leaks  by  keeping  out  dirt  and  moisture. 
Ere lnspection  and  Rotation 
To make  your  tires  last  longer,  have  them  inspected  and  rotated  a\
t  the 
mileages  recommended  in  the  Maintenance  Schedule.  See  Scheduled 
Maintenance  Services  in  the  Index. 
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Use  this  rotation  pattern. Do not  include  “compact  spare  tire” in rotation, if so 
equipped. 
If your  vehicle  has  front  tires  with  different  load  ratings  or  tr\
ead  designs  (such 
as  all  season  vs.  on/off  road)  than  the  rear  tires,  don’t \
 rotate  your  tires  front 
to  rear. 
If you  have  styled  steel  or  aluminum  wheels,  your  spare  is  full-s\
ized,  but  its 
appearance  will  not  match  your  other  wheels. 
After  the  tires  have  been  rotated,  adjust  the  front  and  rear  \
inflation  pressure  as  shown  on  the  CertificationRire  label.  Make  certain  that 
all wheel  nuts  are 
properly  tightened.  See  “Wheel  Nut  Torque”  in  the  Index. 
A 
Rust  or  dirt  on  a  wheel,  or  on  the  parts  to  which it is fastened,  can 
make  the  wheel  nuts  become  loose  after  a  time.  The  wheel  coul\
d 
come  off  and cause  an  accident.  When  you  change  a wheel,  remove 
any  rust  or  dirt  from  places  where  the  wheel  attaches  to  the \
 vehicle. 
In  an  emergency,  you  can  use  a  cloth  or  paper  towel  to 
do this;  but 
be  sure  to use  a  scraper  or  wire  brush  later,  if  you  need  to,  to  get 
all  the  rust  or  dirt  off.  (See  “Changing  a  Flat  Tire”  in  t\
he  Index.) 
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Listed below  are  owner  checks  and  services  which  would  be  made  at  th\
e 
time  period  specified  to help  ensure  proper  safety,  emission  performance,  and 
dependability  of  your vehicle. 
Be  sure  any  necessary  repairs  are  completed  at  once.  Whenever  \
any  fluids 
or  lubricants  are  added  to your  vehicle,  make  sure  they  are  the  proper  ones, 
as  shown  in this  section. 
At  Least  Once a Month 
Tire  inflation  pressure  check  -Check the  tires  for  proper  inflation.  If  they 
are  low,  inflate  them to the  level  specified  on  the  Certification  label.  See 
“Inflation-Tire  Pressure”  in the  Index. 
At  Least  Once a Year 
Key  lock  cylinder  lubrication  -Lubricate  key  lock  cylinders  with\
  one  of  the 
lubricants  recommended  in this  Section. 
Transmission  neutral  or  clutch  start  switch  operation 
- 
1 CAUTION 
When  you  are  doing  this check,  the  vehicle  could  move  suddenly. If 
it does,  you  or  others  could  be  injured.  Follow  the  steps  below. \
I 
1. Before  you  start,  be  sure  you  have  enough  room  around  the  veh\
icle. 
2. Firmly  apply  both  the manual  parking  brake.  and  the  regular  brake.  See 
“Brakes”  and  “Parking  Brake”  in the  Index. 
Do not  use  the  accelerator 
pedal. 
3. Be  ready  to turn off the  engine  immediately if it  starts. 
4. On  automatic  transmission  vehicles,  try  to start  the  engine  in each  gear. 
The  starter  should  work  only  in 
P (Park)  or N (Neutral). 
On manual  transmission  vehicles,  put  the  shift  lever  in N (Neutral),  push 
the  clutch  down  halfway,  and  try  to start  the  engine.  The  starter  should 
work  only  when  the  clutch is pushed  down  all  the  way  to the  floor. 
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If You’re Stuck  In  Sand.  Mud 
Ice.  or  Snow 
............................. 5-30 
Ignition  Switch ................................ 2-9 
Inflation-Tire  Pressure ................. 6-44 
Instrument  Panel ............... 2-58,  2-62 
Digital  Cluster ................ 2-61,  2-62 
Standard Cluster ............ 2-59,  2-60 
J 
Jack  Storage ...................... 5-17,  5-27 
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3 
K 
Key Release  Lever ....................... 2-1 1 
Keys ................................................. 2-3 
L 
Lights ........ ................................... 2-46 
Brake  System  Warning ............ 4-1 6 
Bulb  Replacement .................... 6-31 
Charging  System  Light ............ 2-70 
Check  Gages  Light ................... 2-71 
Dome Lights ............................. 2-50 
Fog  Lamps ................................. 2-47 
Indicator ........................ ..2-65,  2-70 
Headlights  (See “Headlights”) 
Malfunction  Indicator 
.... 2-68,  6-37 
Operation ................................... 2-37 
Service  Engine  Soon ............... 6-37 
Rear ............................................ 6-33 
Loading  Information .4-23,  6-38,  6-41 
Loading  Your Vehicle ........ 4-23,  6-38 
Lubrication .................................... 6-35 
Front  Parkingnurn  Signal ........ 6-32 
Replacement  Chart ................... 6-63 
Accelerator  Control System .... 6-35 
Body ........................................... .- 36 
Front  Axle ........................ ..... 6-22 
Front  Suspension  and 
Steering  Linkage 
................... 6-34 
Front  Wheel  Bearings 
(Two-Wheel  Drive) 
................ 6-34 
Tailgate  Handle ......................... 6-36 
Hydraulic  Clutch  Grease 
Fitting 
..................................... 6-34 
Hood  Latches  and  Hinge ........ 6-36 
Lock  Cylinders .......................... 6-36 
Propeller  Shaft  Slip 
SplineslUniversal Joints 
....... 6-36 
Rear  Axle .................................. 6-21 
Recommended  Lubricants ...... 7-14 
Transfer  Case ............................ 6-21 
M 
Other  Items ............................... 6-34 
Periodic  Inspections ................ 7-13 
Record ....................................... 7-16 
Scheduled  Maintenance ............ 7-3 
Underbody ................................. 6-55 
Master Cylinder  (See  “Brakes”) 
Mirrors 
........................................... 2-50 
Convex  Outside ........................ 2-51 
inside ......................................... 2-51 
Outside ...................................... 2-51 
Vanity ......................................... 2-52 
Model  Reference ............................... iii 
Maintenance 
0 
Odometer ............................ 2-62,  2-63 
Off-Road  Driving (See “Driving”) 
Off-Road  Recovery 
...................... 4-1 9 
Oil .................................................... 6-9 
Additives .................................... 6-13 
Disposal of Used ...................... 6-14 
Pressure  Gage .......................... 2-69 
To Check .................................. 6-10 
What  Kind to Use .................... 6-11 
When to Add ............................ 6-10 
When to Change ...................... 6-13 
Owner  Checks  and  Services ...... 7-11 
P 
On  Hills ........................... 4-48,  4-61 
Torque  Lock  (Automatic 
Parking 
Over  Things  That  Burn 
........... 2-25 
Transmission) .............. 2-22,  4-50