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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