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To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is
finished, the lever will return automatically.
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A green arrow on the
instrument panel will
flash in the direction
of the turn or lane
change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow
starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever
will return by itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash at twice the normal
rate, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers may
not see your
turn signal.
If a bulb
is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green
arrows don’t
go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs
and a blown fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index).
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When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring (included in
the optional trailering package). The green arrows
on your instrument panel
will flash whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up,
the trailer lamps will
also flash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn,
change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your instrument panel will flash
for turns even if the bulbs
on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think
drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If
you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so
much that they would get hot and no longer work well.
On
a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your speed to around 45 mph
(70 kdh) to reduce the possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
If
you have an automatic transmission you should use DRIVE (3) (or, as
you need to, a lower gear) when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in
DRIVE (3) when towing a trailer will minimize heat build-up and extend
the life
of your transmission.
If
you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it’s better
not to use FIFTH (5) gear. Just drive in FOURTH (4) gear (or, as you need
to,
a lower gear).
When towing at high altitude
on steep uphill grades, consider the following:
Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If
you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep
uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs similar
to engine overheating.
To avoid this, let the engine run while parked (preferably on level ground)
with the automatic transmission
in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission
out of gear and the parking brake applied) for a few minutes before turning
the engine off.
If you do get the overheat warning, see “Engine
Overheating” in the Index.
Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If
something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured,
and both your vehicle and
the trailer can be damaged.
But
if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into PARK (P) yet, or in gear
for a manual transmission.
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periods.
Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps are off and the
engine isn’t running.
Sealed Beam Headlamps
1. Remove the four
screws
from the
headlamp
retainer.
2. Pull the headlamp
out and remove
the retainer.
3. Unplug and remove the headlamp.
4. Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place.
5. Install the retainer to the headlamp and tighten the screws.
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I A CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you
drop
or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Take
special care when handling
and disposing of halogen bulbs.
NOTICE:
Avoid touching the bulb or letting it come in contact with
anything damp.
Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can
cause the bulb to explode when it
is turned on. If either comes in
contact with the bulb, clean it with alcohol or a suitable
degreaser and wipe
the bulb dry.
Composite Headlamps
I. Remove the two
screws at the top
of the radiator
support.
2. Pull the headlamp
lens assembly
out.
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electrical
connector.
4. Turn the bulb to
the left and
remove
it.
5. Put the new bulb in the lens assembly and turn it to the right until it is
tight.
6. Plug in the electrical connector.
7. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle. Install and
tighten the two screws.
Front ParkingYTurn Signal Lamps with Sealed Beam
Headlamps
2.
1. Remove the two
screws at the
inside edge of the
parkingkurn signal lamp
assembly.
Remove the lamp assembly by swinging
it out from the inside edge and
sliding
it out at the outside edge.
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3. Squeeze the tab
on the side of the
lamp socket
while turning the
socket
to the left.
4. Pull the socket
out of the lamp
assembly.
5. Push in gently on the bulb, turn it to the left and remove it from the
socket.
6. Put the new bulb in the socket, gently press in on the bulb and turn it to
the right
until it is tight.
7. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it to the right until
it locks.
8. Put the parkinghurn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle and
tighten the screws.
Front Parkingflurn Signal Lamps with Composite
Headlamps
_rY
I. Remove the screws and take
out the
parkinghrn
signal lamp
assembly.
2. Squeeze the tab
on the side of the
lamp socket
while turning
the
socket to the left.
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out of the lamp
assembly.
4. Push in gently on
the bulb, turn
it to
the left and
remove it from
the socket.
5. Put the new bulb in the socket, gently press in on the bulb and turn it to
6. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn it socket to the
the
right
until it is tight.
right until
it locks.
7. Put the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly back into the vehicle and
tighten the screws.
Side Marker Lamps with Sealed Beam and
Composite
Headlamps
1. Remove the screws and pull
out the
parkinghurn signal lamp
assembly.
2. Reach through
the opening and
turn the side
marker bulb
socket
to the left
and remove
it.
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4.
Pull the bulb straight out
of the
socket.
Put a new bulb
into the socket
and push it in
until it is tight.
5. Put the socket back into the side marker assembly and turn it to the
right to tighten it.
6. Replace the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly and tighten the screws.
Roof Marker Lamps
1. Remove the screws and lift off the lens.
2. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
3. Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight.
4. Replace the lens and tighten the screws.
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