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A 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.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake” in the Index
if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE:
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if
it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work
only in
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), 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. If the st,arter works when the clutch isn’t
pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
around
the vehicle.
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
(Automatic Transmission)
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins
to move.
With
the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever
out of
PARK
(P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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,While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
With a manual transmission, the key should
turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
REVERSE (R).
On vehicles with a key release button, try to turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the button. The key should
turn to LOCK only when you press the key button.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move.
You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
~~
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot
on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transmission in NEUTRAL
(N), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this
until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
with the engine running, shift
to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
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Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (Four- Wheel Drive)
Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper
installation. More frequent lubrication may be required
on off-road use.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect
drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
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After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE READING SERVICED
BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ~~ ~

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Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-47
Adding Sound Equipment
........................ 3- 17
Add-on Equipment
............................. 4-44
AirBag
....................................... 1-18
Adding Equipment ............................ 1-24
How Does
it Restrain .......................... 1-21
How
it Works ................................ 1-20
Location
.................................... 1-20
Readiness Light
......................... 1-1 9. 2.54
Servicing
................................... 1-23
What Makes
it Inflate .......................... 1-2 I
What Will You See After it Inflates ............... 1-22
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-20
Aircleaner
............................... 6.14. 6.67
Air Conditioning/Heater Controls
................... 3-2
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-68
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-50
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-58
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-18
Anti-Lock Brakes ............................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
......... 2.56. 4.6
Appearancecare
............................... 6-52
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-60
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Armrest. Storage ............................... 2-45
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-46
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-5
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-16
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-48
Fluid ................................... 6-16. 6-68
Operation
................................... 2-14
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-50
Shifting
..................................... 2-14
Front
....................................... 6-23
Rear
.................................. 2.19. 6.21
Axle
Battery
...................................... 6-35
Jump Starting ................................. 5-2
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-5
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-7
BrakeFluid .................................... 6-31
Brake. Parking
................................. 2-25
Brake System Warning Light
...................... 2-55
ChargeLight
................................ 2-54
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Brakes Adjustment ........... ....................... '6-34
qMager Cylinder ............................... 6-31 Anti-Lock .................................... 4-6
Pedal Travel- ................................. 6-34
Replading System Parts ......................... 6-34
Trailer 4-52
Wear ....................................... 6-33
Brake-Transmission' Shift Interlock Check ........... 7-49
Braking ......................................... 4-5
......................................
BTaking in Emergencies ........................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle ............................ 2-8
BTSI Check .................................... 7-49
Bulb Replacement .......................... 6-35., 6-66
Brightness Control ............................. ; 2-42
Canadian Roadside Assistance .................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications ................. 6-66. 6-68
Cassette Tape Player ......................... 3.7. 3.9
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement .... 6-39
Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-25
Certif?cation/Tire Label ............... , ........... 4-42
Chains
Carbon Manoxide .......................... 2.30. 4.40
Care ....................................... 3-18
Safety ...................................... 4-51
Tire ......................................... 6-52 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-22
Charging System Light .......................... 2-54
Check Gages Light ' ' ... ' .. 2-62 ............... ..........
Checking Your Restraint Systems .................... 1-38 Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-59
ChiSd-ReStraints ........................... 1 .... 1-30
Securing in the Center Seat Position (Except W40) . . 1-31
Securing in the Right FTont Seat Position .......... 1-33
Where Not to Put
Top
Strap
................................... : 1-30.
......................... 1-32. 1-33
Cleaner, Air .............................. 6-14, 6-67
Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-58
Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-53
.
Cigarette Lighter ................................ 2-46
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ......................... 6-63
Cleaning
Fabric
........................................ 6-53
Glass 6-56
Instrument Panel ................ .'. ....... 1 ... 6-55
Leather .................. : ..................... 6-55
Outside of Your Vehicle' ........................ 6-57
Safety Belts ................................... 6-56
Stains ...................................... 6-54
Tires 6-58
.Vinyl ....................................... 6-55
Weatherstrips .................... : ............ 6-56
.......................................
........................................
Wheels ...................................... 6-58
Windshield and Wiper Blades ................... 6-56
Climate Control System ........................... 3-1
Clock, Setting ................................... 3-5
Comfort Controls ................................ 3-1 Clutch, Hydraulic ................................ 6-20
Compact Disc Care ......... I. .................... 3-18
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Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-32
Control of
a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-44
Coolant
............................. 5- 13.6.24. 6.68
Coolant Heater. Engine .......................... 2- I3
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-6
Cruise Control ................................. 2-36
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8- 1
Damage. Finish/Sheet Metal ..................... 6-59
Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-40
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-61
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting Safety ......................... 8-8
Defensive Driving ............................... 4- I
Defrosting .................................... 3-5
Delco LOC 11' ................................. 3- 14
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-69
DomeLamp ................................... 2-42
Door Locks
....................................... 2-3
StoragePocket
............................... 2-44
Drive. Automatic Transmission
.................... 2- 16
DriverPosition ................................. 1-12
Driving
........................................ 4-1
City ........................................ 4-32
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken ..................................... 4-2
Foreign Countries
.............................. 6-4 Freeway
.................................... 4-33
Guidelines
.................................. 4-13
Hill and Mountain Roads
....................... 4-35
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-39
Night
...................................... 4-28
Off-Road
................................... 4-13
OnCurves
................................... 4-8
Rainy Conditions
............................. 4-29
Snowy and Icy Conditions
...................... 4-37
Throughwater
............................... 4-31
WetRoads
.................................. 4-29
Winter
...................................... 4-37
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-52
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Driving
On Grades While Towing
a Trailer ........... 4-54
Easy Entry Seat
................................ 1-6
Electrical Equipment. Adding ................ 3-1.7, 6-62
Electrical System
............................... 6-62
Capacities
................................... 6-68
Coolant ................................ 5- 13. 6-24
Coolant Heater ............................... 2-13
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-47
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-57
Exhaust
..................................... 2-30
Identification ................................ 6-61
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-47
Overheating
................................. 5-11
Specifications ................................ 6-66
Type ........................................ 6-66
Engine
........................................ 6-8
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Engineoil .................................... 6-10
Change Intervals ............................. 6- 13
Checking ................................... 6- 10
Kind to Use
.................................. 6- 12
Pressure Gage ................................ 2-60
Used ....................................... 6-14
Engine, Running While Parked .................... 2-30
Engine, Starting ................................ 2- 10
Exhaust, Engine ................................ 2-30
Express-Down Window .......................... 2-32
Exterior Metal Parts, Protecting .................... 6-58
Adding ....................................... 6-11
Additives ................ .I ................... 6- 13
Extender, Safety Belt ............................. 1-38
Fabric cleaning ................................. -6-53
Fifth GeBr. Manual Transmission .................... 2-18
Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-5
Filter
Air
.................................... 6-14, 6-67
Remote Oil .................................. 6-14
........................ 6-57
........................ 6-59
....................... 2-17
........................ 2-18
.......................... 5-1
........................ 5-22
................... 6-68, 7-53
Fog Lamp Switch ................................ 2-41
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-4
Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission ................. 2-18
Four-wheel Drive ......................... 2-20. 6-22
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Front Axle ...................................... 6-23
Front Map Lamps ............................... 2-42
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ........... 6-39
Front Storage Area ............................... 2-45
.. ...........................
FrontTowing ................................... 5-9
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-38
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank ................................ 6-5
Foreign Countries .............................. 6-4
Gage ......................................... 2-62
Fuel Tank Capacity ............................. 6-68
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-63
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-57
Engine Oil Pressure ........................... 2-60
Fuel ....................................... 2-62
GasCap ....................................... 6-5
GAWR ....................................... 4-42
Gear Positions .................................. 2-14
GloveBox .................................... 2-44
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-42
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-42
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GVWR ....................................... 4-42
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