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Wet brakes can. came accidents. They won't work
as well in a quick:stop and: may cause pulling to
one aide. Yau c.ould lose: control of the vehi-cle..
After driving through a- large puddle .of water or
a car wash, apply your brake pedal-lightly .until
your brakes work normally.
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Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also cal1e.d thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superlughways) &,e the safest
of all roads. But they have their own special rules.
1~ most-important-.advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with dfic and keep to- the right. Rrive at the same
speed most of the other idrivers are driving. Too-fast or
too-slow driving bredcs a smooth traffic flow. Treat the
At the.eatrance, there is usually a ramp that leads .to the
freeway.
If you have a clear view of the freeway as you
:drive .along the- entrance ramp, you -should begin
to
check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to
blend with the flow. Try to merge into the- gap at close to
.the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, che.ck
your mirrors and glance over
your shoulder as often as
necess-ary. Try to b1en.d smoothly with the tra€fic.. flow.
Once- you are on the fi-eeway, adjust: your speed,to the
posted lhnit-or -to the prevailing rate if it’s- slower. Stay
in the right lane unless you want to pass.
Before
changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your
turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, -glance quickly over your
shoulder to
make sure there isn’t another vehicle in- your
“blind” spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow
a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
-slightly slower at night.
When you wmt to leave. the -freeway, move tQ the proper
lane well
in advance. If you miss your exit, .do not,
under my circumstances, stop and backup. Drive
on to
the
next exit.
The .exit
ramp can. be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
left
lane on a freeway as..a passing lane.
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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter .driving:
a Have you vehicle in .good shape for winter.
0 YOU may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your vehicle. Include
an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, *a Stifiply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clathing,
a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and
reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving
under severe conditions, inc1ude.a small bag sf sand, a
piece
of old carpet or a couple of burlap .bags to help.
provide traction.
Be sure.you properly .secur.e these
items
in your-vehicle.
Driving on Snow or Ice
Most :of the time, those places where your tires. meet.-the
mad-probably .have good traction.
However, if there is: snow or ice between.yc5ur tires axid‘
the raad, you can have. a very slippery situation. Yau’ll
have
a’ lot less traction :or “grip” .and will need to be.
very careful.
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2. Turn the jack handl;e:"ta the right=%lightly to raise
the jgck. lift 'head.
A. Front Frame Hole.
B. Rear Ffarne Hole (ZR2)
C. Spring H.ager Hole (Standard Pickups)
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Check the fluid level only when your engine is off, the
vehicle
is parked ‘on a level place and the transmission is
cool enough for you to
rest your fingers on the
tfammission
case.
Then, follow these steps:
How -to Add Fluid
Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to^ the Mainteilance.
Schedule
to .determine what kind-of fluid twuse. See
“Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants” in the Index.
1.
-2 a
3.
Remove the ‘filler plug.
Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough
fluid
to bring the -fluid level up to. the bo.ttrrm &the.
filler-plug h-ole,
Imtall the filter pug.
Be sure. the plug 1s fully seated.
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that the lubricant level is. up to the botrarnar
the filler plug hole.
3. If the fluid level is. good, install the plugand be sure
.tt is fully seated. If the-fluTd Ievel is low, add more
fluid as described in the next steps.
Hydraulic Clutch
The hydraulic clutch system in ywr. vehicle is
.self-,adjusting. A slight amaunt of play (1/4 inch to-
1/2.inch or 6 mm to 112 m) in the.pedai:is normal.
It isn’t
a good idea to. “top off’ your clutch fluid. Adding
fluid
won’t correct a. leak. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a pmblern, Have the system hspected
and repaired..
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When the differential is cola, aaa enough lubricant
raiise. the level to 1/2 inch
(1 2 .m) below the filler
plug hole.
When the differential is’ at operating. temperature.
(warn), add enough lubricmt to raise the level to the
b-ottom of the filler plug hole.
what to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule. to determine what
kind
of lubricant to use. See “Recommended. Fluids and
Lubricant$’
in the Index.
Engine Coolw
The mob- -s stem in y,our-vehicle i.s filled with
DES-COUL engine coolant. This c:oolant.is devigned
to. remain in your vehicle for 5: years or 150,OO.Q miles
(240 000 km) whichever occurs, first, ifyou add,only
DEX-COOL’ extended lifecoolant.
The
following. expl.&s your cooling system and hcwto
add:cool&tt
whenit is low. If you have a problem with
engine overheating,
see “Engine. Overheating” .in
the Index.
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A 5-0/56mm~ure -or ner and DEX-COOL@
coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to- -34O.F (-37 O C>.
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and cormsim.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
a Let the waning lights and gages, -work as
they ‘should.
I
NOTICE:
When addmg coolant, it-is important that you .me
on~y DEX-COOL@- (silicgtelfree) coolant.
.If c-oolant other than DEX-COOL isladded to the
system, premature engine, heater core .or
radiator corrosiron may result. In addition,. the-
engine coolant
will require-change sooner - at
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs first. Damage -caused
by the use
.of coolant other than UEX=COOL@ is not
covered by your new vehicle. warranty.
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'Fuses and Circuit Br i
Wyou ever have a pmblem on the road :and don'? have-a
spare fuse, you-earihorrow one that has the same
amperage.
Just pick some f&.ature-of your vehicle that
you. can get alofig withwt -- like the rxdio or 6ig&ette-
lighter --- ,and..use its fuse, if it is; the conect amperage.
~eplace it as s0.m as you can.
Instrument Panel -Fuse Block
-The fuse bloik i.S at
driver's end of the
instrument panel,
the
Remove thmovejr by turning, the .fastener to the. left.
Extra.
fuses. and the fuse extractor are provided~in the
cover. To reinstdl the fuse panel euver, push in and turn
:the fastener to the right.:
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Section 9 Index
Ashtrays- ....................................... 2-46
Audio SysternTips .............................. '3 -23
Audio Systems ............................... 3-1.3-6 .
Automatic Headlamp System ...................... 2-40
Automatic Transmission
Check ...................................... 7-43
Fluid
.................................. 6-17, .. 6-68
Operation
................................... 2-17
Park Mechanism Check ........................ 7-45
Shif~~ng ..................................... 2-17
FroItt
.........................................'6 - 24
Rear .................................. 2-28, 6-22
Battery ..................................... -6-34
ChargeLight ................................ 2-56
Replacement, Keyless Entry ..................... 2-7
Warnings
.................................... 5-3
Battery Run-Down Protection ..................... 2-43
BB-B Auto . Line .................................. 8-9
Better Business . Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9
Br~eFluid .................................... 6-30
Brake, Parking ................................. 2-22
Brake System Warning Light ........................ 2--5.8
Axle-
.Jump Starting ................................... 5-3
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