
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft, Parking at Mght
Vehicle theft isbig Business, especially in.some cities,
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-detefren’t
-features, we know that nothin-g we put on
it can make
it.impassible
to steal. However, there’ are- ways you
.ean.bqlp.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s; an
easy target for Joy riders or professional thieve-s -- .so
don’t .do it.
When you. park your-vehicle and open the driver’s dam,
you’ll he;rr a tone remiding you to remove your key
from the ignitipo and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignitkm: If you have an automatic tr-arcmission, taking
your key out also lacks your msmis.sian. And
remember to
lack.thc doors.
P&k in a lighted spot, close all windows and 1.ock.your
vehicle.. Remember to keep your valuables .out of sight.
Put .them in a storage are&
6.r take them with .you.
Parking .. Lots,
‘If you pafk in a lot where:someone will be watching.
your vehicle, it’s be:st
to lgck it up-and take ywr keys.
But what if you have to-leave your ignition key? What if
YOU have to leave something. valuable in your vehicle?
0. Put your vxl-luables i.n a. st;or.age. area, like your
glove
box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
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Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side
of your vehicle.
You can fold them before entering
a car wash. P.dl the
mirrors
in toward the vehicle. Push the mirrors back out
when finis.he.d.
Power Remote Control Mirror
The control is located .on the
driver’s
door armest. Turn
the control
to L or R to
choose the mirror, then
press the arrows
on the
outside switch ring
to adjust
the mirror.
Convex Outside Mirror
Yo.ur passenger’s side mirror is convex; A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
I
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror
or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
To open your glove box, squeeze the lever at the top of
the glove box and lower the door. Two cup depressions
are provided for your convenience,
but the glove box
should not be open while driving.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Instrument Panel
A. Air Vents. E. Glove Box I. Audio System
B
. Instrument Cluster E Ashtray J. Lamp Controls
C. Electronic Transfer
Case G. Cigarette LighterPower K. Brake Release
D. Comfort Controls H. Storage Compartment
(If .Equipped) Auxiliary Outlets (If Equipped) L. Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Truck-Camper Loading. In.forrnatbon
This label is inside your glove box. It will tell you if
your vehicle can ca.my a- slide-in camper, how much df a
laad yo-ur vehicle can carry, and how to correctly spread
out your
I-oad. Also, it will help you match the right
slide-in rcamper to your vehicle.
When you c&ry a slide-in camper, the- total
cargo load
of
-your vehicle is the weight of the Camper, plus
@ evefything eke added to the- camper after-it left
the factory;
@ everything in the camper; and
all the people inside.
The Cargo Weight, Rating (CWR) is the maximum
weight of; the -load ,your vehicle %.an carry. It doesn’t
include the we?ght
af the-people inside. But, yo~r.can
figure about
150 lbs. (68, kg) for each. seating position.
The total
cargo load must r be m ! than vour
vehicle’s CWR. Refer
to the Truck-Camper Loading IDformation label in
the
gIove box for A and B dimensions.
Use
the rear edge-of the. load floor for measurement purposes.
The recommended- location for the cargo center of
gravity for the Cargo Weight Rating (C) is the p-oint
where the
mass of a body is concentrated and, if
suspended at.that point, would balance the front
and rear.
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SAMPLE4UXVM072675
Service Parts Identification Label
You'll find ,this. 1abel:on: the inside .of the glove .box. It's
veEy helpful
if you ever need to order,par&. On this
label i-s:
your VIN,
This is the legal identifier for yaur vehicle. It appears. on
a. piate in the. fimt corner of-the instrumefit panel, on the
driver's sidei YOU. can gee it if you look through the
windshield fimn oLtside.'youT vehicle. The 'VIN also
apgears
:og the Vehcle Certification :and Servlice Parts
labels
-;and the'certific:aE$- oflitk and registrgtion.
Engine Identification
The'8th :ch.al-.acter in y?our VIN is the engine: code. This
code willhelp you identi-fy your engine; specifications
and q5lti.cem-ent.parts.
the model designation,
@ paint information and
0 a list of all production options and
sp.ec'ia1 equipment.
Be sue that.this label is' not removed from the
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wiper Blade Check
1ns.pect.wiper blades for wear: or cracking. Replace blade-
inSerts: that app-ear
worn or damaged or ihatstreak .OI-
miss areas ofthe windshield. Also. sec “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” .in the Index.
At Least Four Times a Year
Manual Transn@gton Check
Check the transmissicm fluid level; add if needed. Se.G
“Ma~ual Tran$mis,sion” in the‘hdex.
Check for leaks.
A fluid bss may indicate a proble-IB. Have the system
inspected and repaiced if needed.
Automatic Transmission Ghe.ck
Check the transmis-sim fluid level; add if heeded. See
“Auto’matic Tfanslliissi6.n” in the Ifid~x. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system .and repiair
if needed.
Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Cheekthe fluid level in the clutch res-ervoir. See-
“Hydraulic Clutch Fluid” in the Index. A fluid 10s ill
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
insgected and repaired at o.nce.
Tailgate Lubrication Service
Lubricate ,-tailgate latch bolt, hand1.e assembly pivot
points, and hinges with lubricant recommended in
Part
D.
A-t Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specifi-ed
in Bart D.
Body Lubrication S:ervice
Lubricate all body door arid fuel door hring-es, latches
and locks including the glove
box, consde Qoors-an.d the
body
hood, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate
the- hod safety lever pivot and prop rad pivot. Part D
tells
you what use. More frequent lubrication may be:
requirkd when exposed to a corrosive endironmeat.

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Adding ........ ..... )1 ......... ! .............. -6-12
Additives ................ .......... ....... :6-14
Chmge Intervals .. - ........ ! . ............. . -6- 14
Che-cking ..................................... 6- 1 1
Pressure Gaig.e-* .......... i:r ................... 2-62
Used ............... .......................... 6-15'
Exhaust,.Engina ..................................... '2-33
Express-Down Window - ......................... 2-3-6
Extender, 'Safety Belt
............................. 1-37
Exterior Metal Parts; Protecting .................... ..6- 5.8
Kind to Use ............. ; .. ................. 6-12 Fourth Gear. Manual
TransmhiQn
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Four- Whe:el Drive ......................... 2-22,.6-23
French Language Manual u
Front Axle .................................... ..+2 4.
Front Map Lamps. 2-46
Front Side-marker Lamp Bulb Rephcement ............ ;6 - 3.9:
Front Storage Area .............................. 2-48!
FrontTowing ................................... 5-10
Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb.Replacernent ........... 6-38;
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank. ................................ 6-5
Foreign Counfr-ies ................................. 6-4
Gage ........................................ 2-64
Fuel
Tank Capacity .............................. 6-70 .
Fuses and Circuit Breakexs ......................... 6-64
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Gages
Engine Codlailt Temperdtu~ ........................ '2-59 .
Engine-Oil Pressure ............. , ................ 2-62
Fuel ........................................ 2-64
Gas c.3~. ........................................... 6-5;
GAWR ....................................... 4-44
Gear Positions
.................................. .. 2-17
Glove Box ..................................... - . 2-47
Gross Axle Weight Rating ......................... 4-44
Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating ....................... 4-44
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GVWR ......................................... 4-4~
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