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After determining this load, you must also make
sure that the total weight of your vehicle, plus
the load it carries, is less than its GVWR. Also,
make sure that the weight your vehicle carries
over each axle is less than the GAWR for the
respective axle.
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[DR19500(ALL)01/95]
If your vehicle exceeds the GVWR, remove cargo
from your vehicle accordingly. If your vehicle
exceeds the GAWR for either axle, shift the load
or remove cargo accordingly.
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[DR19550(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Improper distribution of your vehicle's
load or carrying weight in excess of the
amount shown on the tire decal can cause
rapid tire wear or loss of vehicle control.
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[DR20000(ALL)04/95]
Towing a Trailer
[DR21000(ALL)01/95]
Do not use your vehicle for towing a trailer.
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[DR22320(ALL)03/91]
Towing Behind Another Vehicle Ð
Recreational Vehicle
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[DR22350(ALL)02/92]
Towing an automatic transaxle (ATX) equipped
vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a
Recreational Vehicle (RV), is not recommended
unless a front wheel dolly or trailer is used. Do
not tow your ATX equipped vehicle with the
front wheels on the ground or transaxle damage
may occur.
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[DR22355(ALL)09/93]
Towing a manual transaxle (MTX) equipped
vehicle behind another vehicle, such as a
Recreational Vehicle (RV), is allowed only if it is
towed forward. The parking brake must be
released, the gearshift must be in Neutral, the
ignition key must be in the ACC position, the
battery must be disconnected to eliminate battery
drain, and the steering wheel unlocked. You
may tow your MTX equipped vehicle only in a
forward direction with the front wheels on the
ground without damage to the transaxle.
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[DR22358(ALL)02/92]
Do not tow your manual transaxle equipped
vehicle at a speed faster than 55 mph
(88 km/h). The maximum towing distance is
unlimited.
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[DR22360(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Never use a tow bar that attaches to the
bumper when you tow your vehicle. This
could damage the bumper and cause an
accident.
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3. When both vehicles are running, let them
idle for a few minutes to charge the
discharged battery.
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[RE03200(ALL)03/95]
Removing jumper cables
[RE03300(ALL)01/95]
1.Always remove the jumper cables in
reverse order.Remove the negative (-) end
of the jumper cable from the metallic surface
on the engine or frame of the disabled
vehicle.
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[RE03400(ALL)05/95]
2. Remove the negative (-) cable from the
booster battery.
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[RE03500(ALL)03/95]
3. Remove the positive (+) cable from the
booster battery.
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[RE03600(ALL)05/95]
4. Remove the other end of the positive (+)
cable from the discharged battery.
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[RE03700(ALL)04/95]
After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while
to let the engine ªrelearnº its idle conditions.
Drive it around for a while with all electrical
accessories turned off to let the battery recharge.
You may need to use a battery charger to fully
recharge the battery.
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[RE03750(ALL)03/95]
If you need to replace your battery, seeBattery
in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter.
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[RE03800(ALL)03/95]
Changing a Tire
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[RE03900(ALL)01/95]
If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do
not apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease the speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off
the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn on
the hazard flashers.
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[RE04000(ALL)03/95]
The Temporary Spare Tire
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[RE04100(ALL)03/95]
You may have a high pressure temporary spare
tire. This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire
and is designed for emergency use only. Use it
only when you get a flat tire and replace it as
soon as you can. This spare tire is marked with
the words ªTEMPORARY USE ONLYº so that
you can easily identify it.
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[RE04200(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If you use the temporary spare tire
continuously or do not follow these
precautions, the tire could fail, causing
you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly
injuring yourself or others.
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[RE04300(ALL)01/95]
When you drive with the temporary spare tire,
DO NOT:
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[RE04400(ALL)01/95]
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any
circumstances.
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[RE04500(ALL)01/95]
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load your vehicle so that it is heavier than
the maximum vehicle load rating listed on
the tire decal.
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[RE04700(ALL)01/95]
q
use tire chains on this tire.
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[RE04800(ALL)01/95]
q
try to repair the temporary spare tire or
remove it from its wheel.
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[RE04900(ALL)01/95]
q
use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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[RE05000(ALL)01/95]
q
drive through an automatic car wash with
this tire. Because the temporary spare tire is
smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces
the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get
caught in the rails and it could be damaged.
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Spare Tire Location
[RE05200(ALL)08/91]
The temporary spare tire is stored in the luggage
compartment, under the mat and floorboard.
[RE05300(ALL)01/92]
one third page art:0032099-A
Location of the temporary spare tire and jacking equipment
[RE05650(ALL)01/92]
To remove the jack and the temporary spare,
turn the bolt counterclockwise.
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[RE07600(ALL)03/95]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[RE07700(ALL)02/92]
1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. If you have an automatic transaxle,
put the gearshift in P (Park). If you have a
manual transaxle, put the gearshift in 1
(First). Set the parking brake and block the
wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire
that you are changing.
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one third page art:0030146-ABlocking the wheel diagonally opposite the tire being
changed
[RE08090(ALL)05/95]
When one of the front wheels is off the ground,
the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle
from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change one of
the front tires, put a block behind the wheel that
is diagonally opposite to the tire.
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[RE08100(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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[RE08200(ALL)05/95]
2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
[RE08300(ALL)03/94]
3. Remove any wheelcovers or hubcaps with
the tapered end of a wheel nut wrench.
Insert the handle of the wrench and twist it
against the inner wheelcover flange. Remove
any chrome nuts or plastic caps covering the
wheel lug nuts.
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4. Loosen the wheel lug nuts by pulling up on
the handle of the wrench one half-turn
counterclockwise. Do not remove the wheel
lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground. For information about removing
anti-theft lug nuts, seeRemoving and
Replacing the Anti-Theft Wheel Lug Nutsin
this section.
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[RE08600(ALL)05/95]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
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[RE08700(ALL)11/94]
1. Find the jack notch next to the door of the
tire that you are changing. Put the jack in
the jack notch and turn the handle of the
jack clockwise until the wheel is completely
off the ground.
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[RE08800(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do
not put any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start
the engine when your vehicle is on the
jack. The jack is only meant for changing
the tire.
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half page art:0032086-B
Lug nut positions
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[RE09700(ALL)01/95]
3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
[RE09800(ALL)01/95]
4. Replace the lug nuts and tighten snug. The
beveled edge faces inward. Do not fully
tighten the lug nuts until you lower the
vehicle. If you do, you could force the
vehicle off the jack.
[RE09990(ALL)05/95]
Your vehicle has been built with metric (12 mm)
threads on the wheel studs and lug nuts. Make
certain, during wheel removal, the same nuts
removed are reinstalled, or if replaced, nuts with
metric threads and the same chamfer
configuration are used.
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