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NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a
responsible manner. Follow your community's
standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out about recycling
automotive fluids.
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Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
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Be especially careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle.
Here are some general precautions for your safety:
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If you must work with the engine running, avoid wearing
loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in moving
parts. Take appropriate precautions with long hair.
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Do not work on a vehicle in an enclosed space with the
engine running, unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
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Never get under a vehicle while it is supported only by a
jack. If you must work under a vehicle, use safety stands.
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Keep all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials away
from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
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If you disconnect the battery, the engine must ªrelearnº its idle
conditions before your vehicle will drive properly. To find out
how the engine does this, seeBatteryin this chapter.
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Working with the engine off:
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Set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift
is securely latched in P (Park).
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When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position, the
engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of
the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the
automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual
transmission is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended
with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position.
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Remove the key from the ignition after you turn the engine
off.
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Block the wheels. This will prevent your vehicle from
moving unexpectedly.
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Working with the engine on:
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Set the parking brake fully, and make sure the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission) and block the wheels.
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When the transfer case is in the N (Neutral) position, the
engine and transmission are disconnected from the rest of
the driveline. Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the
automatic transmission is in P (Park) or the manual
transmission is in gear. Do not leave the vehicle unattended
with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position.
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Block the wheels. This will prevent your vehicle from
moving unexpectedly.
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RWARNING
Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed
and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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Opening the Hood
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Pull the hood release handle, located below the steering
column.
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Hood release handle
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While applying upward pressure on the hood, lift the hood
latch handle located in the opening between the hood and
upper portion of the grille near the center, to your left, as
you face the front of the vehicle.
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Disconnect the hood support from the retaining clip on the
radiator support and place it into the slot marked PROP in
the underside of the hood.
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17-1/2 pica
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Hood and support
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NOTE: Read and understandPrecautions When Servicing Your
Vehicleat the beginning of this chapter before
opening the hood.
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To close the hood, raise it so that the support rod comes away
from the slotted hole in the hood. Place the support rod in its
retaining clip and close the hood with enough force to make it
latch. Be sure to oil the hood latch every six months to maintain
smooth operation.
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Always attempt to lift the hood after closing to be sure it is
securely latched.
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Engine Compartment
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Your vehicle has one of the following types of engines:
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A 2.3 Liter EFI, I-4 twin plug engine, or
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A 3.0 Liter SEFI, V-6 engine or
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A 4.0 Liter SEFI, V-6 engine.
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The following pages show diagrams of each engine type and
where to find items that you should regularly service.
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33-1/2 pica
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2.3L engine compartment service points
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33-1/2 pica
art:0090152-A
3.0L engine compartment service points
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33-1/2 pica
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4.0L engine compartment service points
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