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attached to the tow vehicle.
6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and turn it one notch
forward of the
LOCK position. This places the key into the OFF
position, which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery
drain. Unlocking the steering column will allow for proper movement
of the front wheelshires during towing.
NOTICE:
You should exercise extra care whenever towing another vehicle.
Loading Your Vehicle
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The Certificatioflire label is found on the driver’s door lock pillar. The
label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed
to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo and trailer tongue weight, if pulling a
trailer.
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We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires made
by a leading tire manufacturer. These tires are warranted by the tire
manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new vehicle. If
your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you will have a tire
warranty folder from each of these manufacturers.
Inflation - Tire Pressure
The CertificatiodTire 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 no
more than
a mile.
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Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is
all right. It’s not. If your tires don’t have enough air
(underinflation) you can get:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflati
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards. can
get
‘e re
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the
spare tire.
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, especially if you have radial tires
- which may look 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.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km)
for any signs of unusual wear. If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as
soon
as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires
or wheels. See “When it’s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement”
later in
this section for more information.
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on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in
the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
FRT
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When rotating your
FRT tires, always use one
of the correct rotation
patterns shown here.
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After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures
as shown on the CertificatiodTire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in the Index.
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Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary.
See “Coolant”
in the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and
add the proper fluid
if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure tires are inflated to the pressures specified
on
the CertificatiodTire label located on the driver’s door lock pillar. See
“Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 50 hours of tape play.
See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.
At Least Four Times a Year
Tailgate Lubrication
Lubricate tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot points, and hinges w\
ith
lubricant recommended
in Part D. Lubricate every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) if
following schedule
I or every 7,500 miles (1 2 500 km) if following schedule
11.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication
Lubricate all body door hinges, the body hood, fuel door and rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove
box and
console doors, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate the hood safety
lever pivot and prop rod pivot. Part D tells you what to use. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
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If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-32
Ignitionswitch
.................................................. 2-10
Inflation-Tire Pressure
( See “Tires”)
Instrument Cluster
............................................... 2-53
Instrumentpanel
................................................ 2-53
Jacking Equipment Storage
........................................ 5-20
Jumpstarting .................................................... 5-2
K
KeyLockCylinders .............................................. 6-39
Key Release Button
.............................................. 2-11
Keyless Entry System
............................................. 2-6
Keys
........................................................... 2-1
L
Labels
Lamps Certificatioflire
( See “Certification/Tire Label”)
Center High Mounted
Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ........................ 2-67
Dome
....................................................... 2-46
FogLamps
.................................................. 2-44
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Replacement
(See “Bulb Replacement”)
Lights
......................................................... 2-43
Air Bag Readiness Light
........................................ 2-57
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
........................... 2-59
BrakeSystemLight
............................................ 2-58
Charging System Indicator Light
................................. 2-62
Check Gages Indicator Light
.................................... 2-62
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
................ 2-45. 2-63
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light
............................. 2-64
Headlights (See “Headlamps”)
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2-60. 6-39
Safety Belt Reminder Light
..................................... 2-57
Service Engine Soon (See “Malfunction Indicator”) Shift Indicator Light
...................................... 2-21. 2-63
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light
....................... 2-64
Loading Your Vehicle
............................................ 4-36
Add-on Equipment
........................................... 4-39
Off-Road Driving
............................................. 4-13
Payload ..................................................... 4-38
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
................................ 4-42
TraileringPackage
............................................ 4-39
Truck-Camper Loading Information
.............................. 440
Two-Tiered Loading ........................................... 4-38
Lock Cylinders (See “Key Lock Cylinders”)
Loss of Control (See “Driving-Loss of Control”)
Lubrication (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”)
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