How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine overheats, the engine
will automatically switch from
eight to alternating four cylinder
operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the
engine.
When this occurs, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will
move into the red area and the
light illuminates.
The service engine soon light will
illuminate, indicating that vehicle
service is required.
The vehicle will still operate, but
will have limited engine power and
no air conditioning capability.
Continued operation will increase
engine temperature and cause the
engine to completely shut down.
The vehicle will coast to a stop.
As the engine temperature cools,
the engine may be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as
soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
CHECKING AND ADDING
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid
level at least twice a year.
1. Start the engine.
CH
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Maintenance and care
170
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................87
and child safety seats ..............88
description ................................87
disposal ......................................91
indicator light ...........................90
passenger air bag .....................89
Air cleaner filter .......................179
Air conditioning
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................37
Air suspension ...........................111
Anti-theft system ........................67
Battery .......................................176
jumping a disabled battery ....151
Brakes ........................................107
adjustment ..............................107
anti-lock ...................................107
fluid, checking and adding ....162
Brake-shift interlock .................117
Break-in period .............................3
Bulbs, replacing .................198,205
headlamps ...............................199
rear lamps ...............................204
specifications ..........................205
Capacities for refilling fluids ...213,
215
Changing a tire .........................147
Cleaning your vehicle ...............206
engine compartment ..............208
fabric ........................................211
instrument panel ....................211
plastic parts ............................209
tail lamps .................................210
washing ....................................206
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................208
Climate control system .........27,28
air conditioning ...............32,33,34
defrosting ..................................65
heating .......................................33Compass, electronic
calibration .................................52
set zone adjustment .................52
Console, description ...................63
Controls .......................................64
Defrost
windshield .................................34
Emission control system ..........194
Engine .................................158,218
Engine block heater .................104
Engine coolant ..........................165
checking hoses .......................168
disposal ....................................167
refill capacities ........................167
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter .......162
specifications ..........................159
Entry system
illumination ...............................54
Exhaust fumes ..........................106
Fail safe cooling ........................169
Floor mats ..............................65,66
Foglamps ..............................20,203
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
control trac .............................119
special driving instructions ...120,
121
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......193
improving fuel economy ........133
octane rating ...........................191
quality ......................................191
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................189
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......134
Gauges, Electronic ......................14
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................123
Hazard flashers .........................134
Hitch ..........................................131
Identification Number, Vehicle
(VIN) ..........................................219
Index
222
