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1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
0 Shift into a gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See
the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially
important
in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don’t
overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system, and brake
adjustment. Each
of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help
you find them quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these
sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
Trailer Lighting Systems Wiring
See “Trailer Wiring Harness” in the Index.
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i of the steering column
all
the way down to
make your front and
’ rear turn signal lights
flash on and off. Your
hazard warning
flashers work no matter what position
your key
is in, and
even if the key isn’t
in.
To turn off the flashers, push the button until the first click \
and release.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won\
’t work. The
flashers will stop if you step on the brake.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road
about
300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
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on each vehicle. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a
manual transmission in NEUTRAL
(N). If you have a
four-wheel-drive vehicle with a manual transfer case shift lever, be
sure the transfer case
is not in NEUTRAL (N).
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t
needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries
And it could save your radio!
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The
repair wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
~~
4. Open both hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and
negative
(-) terminals on each battery.
5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If
they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should
know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to
negative
(-) or a metal engine part. Don’t connect (+) to (-) or you’ll
get a
short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too.
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Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The
sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving
(except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in
costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the
brakes
are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is
wrong with your brakes.
Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if you
i?v& hear a
rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings inspected. Also, the
rear brake drums should be removed and inspected each time the tires are
removed for rotation or changing. When you have the front brakes replaced,
have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if
there is
a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake
trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear.
If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your rear drum brakes
may need adjustment. Adjust them by backing up and firmly applying the
brakes a few times.
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A
Air Bag (See “Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR)”)
Readiness Light (See “Lights”)
Accessory Power Outlets
.......................................... 2-54
Aircleaner ..................................................... 6-13
Air Conditioning (See “Heater/Air Conditioning Controls”)
All-Wheel Drive (Option)
.................................... 2-29. 6-20
Antennacare ................................................... 3-19
Anti-Lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearancecare
................................................ 6-48
Materials Chart ............................................... 6-57
Arbitration Program (See “Better Business Bureau Mediation”)
Audiosystems
................................................... 3-5
AM-FM Stereo Audio Compact Disc (CD) System ................... 3-13
AM-FM Stereo Audio System .................................... 3-6
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System ............................. 3-8
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ................................ 3-18
Care of Your Compact Disc ..................................... 3-19
Delco LOC II@ Anti-Theft Feature ............................... 3-16
AM-FM Stereo Audio Cassette System with Equalizer ................ 3-10
Understanding Radio Reception .................................. 3-17
Automatic Transmission ( See “Transmission”)
Axle
Front
....................................................... 6-20
Locking ..................................................... 2-24
Rear ........................................................ 6-19
Battery ........................................................ 6-30
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Blizzard (See “Driving-If You’re Caught in a Blizzard”)
Brakes Adjustment
.................................................. 6-29
Anti-Lock .................................................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Warning Light (See “Lights”)
To Check Brake Fluid .......................................... 6-28
Master Cylinder .............................................. 6-27
Parking ..................................................... 2-24
PedalTravel ................................................. 6-29
Replacing Parts ............................................... 6-30
System Warning Light (See “Lights”)
Trailer (See “Trailer Brakes”)
Wear
....................................................... 6-29
Braking ......................................................... 4-5
InEmergencies ................................................ 4-7
Break-In. New Vehicle ............................................ 2-14
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................................... 6-6
Horn .......................................................... 2-36
Hydraulic Clutch ................................................ 6-18
Hydroplaning (See “Driving in the Rain”)
I
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-35
Ignitionswitch .................................................. 2-14
Inflation-Tire Pressure ( See “Tires”)
Instrument Cluster
............................................... 2-65
Instrument Panel ................................................ 2-65
J
Jacking Equipment Storage ........................................ 5-22
Jump Starting .......... ....................................... 5-3
K
Key Release Button .............................................. 2-16
Keyless Entry System ............................................. 2-6
Keys ........................................................... 2-1
L
Labels
Lamps CertificatiodTire
.............................................. 4-37
Bulb Replacement ............................................. 6-31
Domes ...................................................... 2-50
FogLamps .................................................. 2-48
Front
Parkingmum Signal ....................................... 6-34
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Lamp and Bulb Data
........................................... 6-64
Operation of Lighting System .................................... 2-38
Overhead Console Reading ...................................... 2-58
RearLamps .................................................. 6-35
Air Bag Readiness Light ........................................ 2-69
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ........................... 2-71
BrakeSystemLight ............................................ 2-70
Charging System Light ......................................... 2-74
CheckGagesLight ............................................ 2-74
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Light ............................. 2-75
Headlamp High Beam Light ..................................... 2-76
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2-72. 641
Safety Belt Reminder Light ..................................... 2-69
Service Engine Soon (See “Malfunction Indicator”)
ShiftLight
.............................................. 2-23. 2-75
Turn Signal and Lane Change Light ............................... 2-76
Lights
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.................................................... 4-40
Driving on Grades .......................................... 4-45
Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-44
ParkingonHills ............................................ 4-46
Passing ................................................... 4-45
SafetyChains .............................................. 4-43
Hitches ..................................................... 4-42
Recreational Vehicle ........................................... 4-36
TowingYourVehicle .............................................. 5-7
Brakes ...................................................... 4-43
Wiring Harness .......................................... 2-81. 6-61
Trailering Package ( See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Transfercase
................................................... 6-20
Electronic ................................................... 2-32
Manual ..................................................... 2-30
Automatic ................................................... 2-19
When to Check and Change Fluid .............................. 6-14
HowToCheck ............................................. 6-14
How To Add ................................................. 6-17
Five-SpeedManual ........................................... 2-22
When to Check ............................................. 6-17
How To Check ............................................. 6-17
How To Add ............................................... 6-18
Shift Light ( See “Lights”)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
............................ 2-26
Trip Odometer ( See “Gages”)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator .............................. 2-37
Trailer
Transmission
*
V
Vehicle Damagewarnings
................................................ v
Identification Number ..................................... 6-58. 6-59
Loading ( See “Loading Your Vehicle”)
Storage
...................................................... 6-30
Symbols ................................................ vi, vu, vm
Ventilationsystem ................................................ 3-4
Tips ......................................................... 3-4
Voltmeter ( See “Gages”)
.....
W
Warning
Devices. Other
................................................ 5-2
Hazard ......................................................... 5-2
Lights and Indicators ........................................... 2-68
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