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[DR07600(ALL)01/95]
P (Park)
[DR07700(ALL)06/92]
Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). This position locks the
transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.
[DR07800(ALL)06/92]
To securely latch the gearshift in the P (Park)
position, pull it toward you, push it completely
counterclockwise against the stop, and then push
it toward the instrument panel.
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[DR08000(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is securely latched
in P (Park).
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[DR08100(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running.
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[DR08500(ALL)06/94]
Forced Downshifts
[DR08600(ALL)08/95]
To gain acceleration inj(Overdrive) or Drive
(jposition with Overdrive cancelled) when
passing another vehicle, push the accelerator to
the floor. The transmission will downshift to 2
(Second) gear or to 1 (First) gear at calibrated
speeds.
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[DR11235(ALL)03/94]
Power Braking
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[DR11275(ALL)03/94]
Increasing the engine speed above idle without
vehicle movement (such as holding the brake) in
a forward or reverse gear causes transmission
stall.
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[DR11285(ALL)03/94]
NOTE: Continued operation in the stall
condition can result in transmission
overheat, malfunction or fluid
expulsion.
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[DR29151(ALL)01/95]
q
Use extra caution when driving your vehicle
while you tow. (SeeDriving while you towin
this chapter.)
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[DR29201(ALL)01/95]
q
Service your vehicle more frequently if you
tow a trailer. (SeeServicing your vehicle if you
towin this chapter.)
[DR29250(ALL)03/90]
Standard length vehicles adapted for trailer tow
may require relocation of the underbody spare
tire. It is recommended that you secure the tire
under the rear-most seat using the hold-down
hardware located with the jack.
[DR29301(ALL)03/91]
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Spare tire stowage (standard length model)
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[DR29350(ALL)05/94]
Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been
driven at least 500 miles (800 km).
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206 [DR29510(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Do not allow people to ride in any area of
the vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and safety belts.
[DR29520(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a safety belt properly.
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[DR29525(ALL)07/95]
RWARNING
Cargo should always be secured to
prevent it from shifting and causing
damage to the vehicle or harm to
passengers.
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[DR29551(ALL)03/91]
Each additional item of equipment affects how
much cargo a vehicle can carry. If a vehicle is
overloaded, performance will suffer and service
concerns may arise.
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[DR40600(ALL)01/93]
To start, after being parked on a grade:
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[DR40700(ALL)05/95]
q
Apply the brake pedal and hold.
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[DR40800(ALL)08/95]
q
Start the engine.
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[DR40900(ALL)08/95]
q
Shift transmission into gear and release the
parking brake.
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[DR41000(ALL)08/95]
q
Release the brake pedal and move the vehicle
uphill to free the wheel chocks.
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[DR41100(ALL)05/95]
q
Apply the brake pedal and hold while
another person retrieves the chocks.
[DR41200(ALL)08/95]
Luggage Rack (If equipped)
[DR41300(ALL)08/95]
Always distribute your luggage load evenly. Do
not load more than 100 pounds (45 kg) onto
rack or cause the vehicle to exceed the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
[DR41400(ALL)08/95]
The crossbars and cross slats are adjustable.
Loosen the adjustment screws, slide the bars and
slats as necessary, and retighten the screws.
[DR41500(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Be sure that items on the roof rack are
securely fastened.
[DR41600(ALL)08/95]
Use caution to avoid scratching the paint. Drive
carefully and avoid sudden starts and stops.
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234 [RE06000(ALL)08/95]To stow underbody temporary spare tire:
[RE06100(ALL)11/89]
1. Insert lug nut wrench into the actuator hole
and turn counterclockwise until the
cable/retainer is extended for insertion into
the wheel.
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[RE06200(ALL)10/94]
2. Install the retainer through wheel center
with valve stem facing up.
[RE06300(ALL)11/89]
3. Rotate wrench clockwise until tire is secured.
(Raising mechanism will slip.)
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[RE06400(ALL)03/91]
4. Check for proper seating against underbody
supports and retighten if necessary.
[RE06500(ALL)11/89]
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Spare tire Ð underbody carrier
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235 [RE06600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not stow any conventional spare tire
or flat temporary spare tire in the
underbody position. Doing so may cause
damage to the tire, rear axle, or brake
lines. (Standard length only)
[RE06800(ALL)01/89]
A flat tire can be temporarily secured to the
floor pan under the rear-most seat. To
temporarily secure a flat tire:
[RE06900(ALL)01/89]
1. Remove the spare tire ªJº bolt, plate and
wing nut from their stowed location on the
jack.
[RE07000(ALL)01/89]
2. Position the flat tire, valve stem up, under
the rear-most seat and over the ªJº bolt
attaching bracket on the floor pan.
[RE07100(ALL)01/89]
3. Insert the ªJº hook bolt through the center of
the wheel and hook on bracket.
[RE07200(ALL)06/95]
4. Install plate over ªJº hook bolt and secure
with wing nut.
[RE07300(ALL)05/89]
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Stowed position of ªJº bolt, plate and wing nut (Standard
length model)
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[RE15100(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking
equipment are stowed and secured in the
proper storage location.
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[RE15200(ALL)03/95]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[RE15250(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the
front or rear jacking points, be sure to
use only hoist adapters with a wide
contact surface.
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[RE15325(ALL)03/95]
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. Put the gearshift in P (Park). Set the
parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are
changing.
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[RE15335(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: Make sure the ignition is in the OFF
position.
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[RE15420(ALL)06/95]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground,
the transmission alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack,
even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block the
wheel (both directions) that is diagonally
opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
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[RE15430(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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242 [RE23625(ALL)06/95]8. Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. Make
sure jack is securely fastened so it doesn't
rattle when you drive. The carrier is
designed to hold the temporary spare which
comes with your vehicle. The stowage of a
full size tire in the spare tire carrier may
damage the tire or the vehicle. The flat full
size tire should be stowed securely in the
vehicle until it can be repaired.
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[RE23700(ALL)06/95]
9. Unblock the wheels.
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[RE23800(ALL)06/93]
Retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified
torque at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle
operation and at intervals specified in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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[RE24200(ALL)10/89]
Also retighten to the specified torque at 500
miles (800 km) of operation after any wheel
change or any time the lug nuts are loosened.
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[RE24301(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at
mileages specified could allow wheels to
come off while the vehicle is in motion.
[RE24315(ALL)02/89]
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