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[SS00549(R)01/96]
Center Facing Jump Seat Ð SuperCab Only
[SS00551(R)01/96]
To open the seat, pull inboard and down on the seat handle. To
stow the seat, pull seat bottom back to the fully upright
position. The jump seats should be kept in the stored position
for easier access to the rear cab area.
[SS00560(R)01/96]
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Center facing jump seat in stowed position
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[SS00570(R)01/96]
RWARNING
Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat.
[SS00580(R)01/96]
Tilt Slide Seat (If equipped)
[SS00590(R)01/96]
SuperCab only
[SS00610(R)01/96]
With the front seatback tilted forward, the tilt slide seat can be
moved to provide additional entry space to access the rear seat
compartment of the vehicle.
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[SS00620(R)01/96]
To operate the tilt slide seat:
[SS00622(R)01/96]1.
Lift the seatback release lever on the outboard side of the
seat cushion to unlock the slide mechanism and seatback.
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[SS00624(R)01/96]2.
Push the seat assembly forward to provide entry space to the
rear seat compartment of the vehicle.
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[SS06700(R)01/96]
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Fastening and unfastening the front center safety belt
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[SS06800(R)05/96]
RWARNING
The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible
around the hips, not around the waist.
[SS07900(R)01/96]
Rear Lap Belt with Retractor
[SS08000(R)01/96]
Pull the belt out of the retractor with a steady motion and insert
the tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and
feel the latch engage.
[SS08500(R)04/96]
To Unfasten the Safety Belts with Retractors:
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[SS08600(R)08/95]1.
Push the release button on the buckle. This allows the
tongue to unlatch from the buckle.
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[SS08700(R)01/96]2.
While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its stowed
position. If you do not guide the tongue, it may strike you
or part of the vehicle.
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[SS11850(R)01/96]
Important Information About the Right Front Passenger
Air Bag (If equipped)
[SS11900(R)01/96]
It is important for the front seat passengers' safety that they
remain properly seated whenever the vehicle is moving. This
means that small children should be secured in appropriate
child safety seats or infant seats, and all other occupants should
sit upright, with their backs against the seatback, and restrained
by lap and shoulder belts. No passenger should sit toward the
front edge of the seat, or stand or lean near the air bag cover
(which is near the glove box).
[SS12150(R)05/96]
RWARNING
Rear-facing infant seats should not be placed in the front
seat unless the passenger air bag deactivate switch is
turned to OFF. In rear-facing infant seats, the infant's
head is closer to the passenger air bag. The force of the
rapidly inflating air bag could push the top of the
rear-facing seat against the vehicle seatback. Turning the
passenger air bag deactivate switch to OFF will prevent
the passenger air bag from deploying, avoiding any
interaction between the passenger air bag and the
rear-facing infant seat.
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[SS16620(R)03/96]7.
Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the
buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down
on the child seat.
[SS16630(R)03/96]
17-1/2 pica
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Removing slack from the belt
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[SS16640(R)03/96]8.
Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the
belt.
[SS16650(R)03/96]9.
Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat
forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in
place.
[SS16660(R)03/96]
17-1/2 pica
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Checking that the seat is secure
[SS16670(R)03/96]10.
Try to pull belt out of the retractor to make sure the
retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not
be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked,
unbuckle the belt and repeat steps 2 through 9.
[SS16680(R)03/96]
To remove the retractor from automatic locking mode, allow
webbing to retract fully to its stowed position and the retractor
will automatically switch back to the vehicle sensitive locking
mode for normal adult usage.
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[GF17140(R)05/96]
NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle with the left and right
manual locking hubs set to different positions.
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[GF17150(R)05/96]
To shift from 4H to 2H:
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[GF17160(R)05/96]
Move the transfer case shift lever forward to the 2H position.
This can be done at any speed. However, the front driveline
will remain engaged to the front wheels until the manual
locking hubs are disengaged. To disengage the manual locking
hubs, stop the vehicle and rotate both hub lock selector knobs
counterclockwise to the FREE position.
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[GF17170(R)05/96]
Operating in 2H with the hubs in the LOCK position increases
fuel consumption, noise, vibration, and wear. For prolonged 2H
operation on dry pavement, set the manual locking hubs to the
FREE position.
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[GF17180(R)05/96]
To shift between 4H and 4L:
[GF17190(R)05/96]
Stop the vehicle and place the automatic transmission into N
(Neutral) or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual
transmission. Pull the transfer case shift lever to the left and
shift the transfer case to the desired 4H or 4L position. This
shift should be with one continuous motion without pausing in
the N position. Pausing in the neutral position can result in gear
clash and difficult shifting. If while shifting between 4H and 4L,
the transfer case gets stuck in the N position or is difficult to
shift into either 4H or 4L, it may be necessary to let the vehicle
roll slightly and/or turn off the engine (particularly on vehicles
equipped with automatic transmissions).
[GF17200(R)05/96]
To shift between N (Neutral) and either 4H or 4L
[GF17210(R)05/96]
To shift into N (Neutral), stop the vehicle and engage the
parking brake. Place the automatic transmission into N (Neutral)
or depress the clutch on manual transmission vehicles. From
either the 4H or 4L position, pull the transfer case shift lever to
the left and move the transfer case shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. The N (Neutral) position should only be used for
vehicle towing.
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[GF28750(R)03/96]
Vehicle/Trailer Loads
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[GF28801(R)03/96]
All vehicles may tow a Class I trailer provided the Gross
Combined Weight (GCW) is less than or equal to the GVWR
shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. For heavier
trailer applications, refer to the towing information found later
in this chapter.
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[GF28950(R)05/96]
Trailer Towing
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[GF29001(R)01/96]
Towing a trailer puts additional loads on your vehicle's engine,
transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. For your safety
and for the good of your vehicle, use the right equipment for
the type of trailer you tow.
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[GF29025(R)01/96]
Your trailer towing capability will vary based on the standard
and optional equipment on your vehicle. Refer to the following
Vehicle Loading/Towing Informationand the Trailer Towing Tables
to determine the specific towing capability of your vehicle.
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[GF29050(R)01/96]
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Stay within the load limits when you tow.
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[GF29101(R)05/96]
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Carefully and thoroughly prepare your vehicle for towing,
making sure to use the right equipment and to attach it
properly. (SeePreparing to Towin this chapter.)
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[GF29151(R)05/96]
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Use extra caution when driving your vehicle while you tow.
(SeeDriving while you towin this chapter.)
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[GF29201(R)05/96]
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Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer.
(SeeServicing your vehicle if you towin this chapter.)
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[GF29350(R)01/96]
Do not tow a trailer until your vehicle has been driven at least
500 miles (800 km).
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[GF30001(R)01/96]
Understanding Loading/Towing Information
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[GF30050(R)01/96]
The following terms are used to describe the ability to carry or
tow a load:
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[GF30101(R)01/96]
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Base Curb Weight
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[GF30150(R)01/96]
n
Payload
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[GF30200(R)01/96]
n
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
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[GF30250(R)01/96]
n
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
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[GF30301(R)01/96]
n
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
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[GF30310(R)01/96]
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GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
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[GF30320(R)01/96]
n
Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
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[GF30330(R)01/96]
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Maximum Trailer Weight
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[GF30340(R)01/96]
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Trailer Weight Range
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[GF30351(R)01/96]
Base Curb Weight
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[GF30401(R)01/96]
The Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including
fuel, coolants, lubricants, emergency tools, spare wheel and tire.
It also includes any equipment that isstandardon that model. It
does not include passengers, cargo or optional equipment
installed by factory, dealer, aftermarket supplier or customer.
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[GF30451(R)01/96]
Payload
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[GF30501(R)01/96]
Payload is the combined, maximum allowable weight of cargo,
occupants and optional equipment that the truck is designed to
carry. It is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base curb
weight.
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[GF30550(R)01/96]
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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[GF30601(R)01/96]
If you add base curb weight and the weight of a load (including
passengers, cargo and optional equipment) being carried at a
particular time, you get the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
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