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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-2 Keys
2-4 Door Locks
2
-6 Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
2
-9 Endgate/Liftgate
2
-13 Theft
2
-13 Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)
2
-15 Passlock
2-16 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-16 Ignition Positions
2
-19 Starting Your Engine
2
-20 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-21 Automatic Transmission Operation
2
-24 Manual Transmission Operation
2
-26 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
2
-33 Parking Brake
2
-34 Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)2
-37 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)
2
-38 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-38 Engine Exhaust
2
-39 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
2
-40 Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)
2
-40 Windows
2
-42 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-48 Exterior Lamps
2
-51 Interior Lamps
2
-52 Mirrors
2
-55 Storage Compartments
2
-67 Accessory Power Outlets (If Equipped)
2
-67 Sunroof (If Equipped)
2
-68 Universal Transmitter (If Equipped)
2
-72 Instrument Panel
2
-76 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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2-19 Retained Accessory Power
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features
of your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes
after the ignition key is turned to OFF.
Your radio, power windows, sunroof and overhead
console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or
ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN to
OFF, these features will continue to work for up to
20 minutes or until a door is opened.
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won't start in any other position
-- that's a
safety feature. To restart when you're already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is
moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The gear selector should be in NEUTRAL and the
parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the
floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won't start if
the clutch pedal is not all the way down
-- that's a
safety feature.
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
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Accessory Power Outlets
(If Equipped)
If you have accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power
outlets are located near the center of the vehicle on the
lower part of the instrument panel. Just remove the plug
from the outlet and follow the proper installation
instructions that are included with any electrical
equipment you install.
These circuits are protected by a fuse and have
maximum current levels.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlets,
maximum electrical load must not exceed 20
amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on
for extended periods will drain your battery.
Sunroof (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding
sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition or
RAP needs to be on. See ªRetained Accessory Powerº
in the Index.
Press and release the rear side of the button in the mini
console to open the sunroof. You can press the forward
side of the button to close the sunroof. Once the sunroof
is closed, press the forward side of the button to open
the sunroof to the vent position.
The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which you
can pull forward to block sun rays.
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Service 4WD Light 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Appearance Care 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Owner Publications 8-12, 8-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Engine Soon Light 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification Label 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Work, Doing Your Own 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheet Metal Damage 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Light 2-26, 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting 2-21, 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Into Park 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out of Park 2-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications and Capacities 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains, Cleaning 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Switch Check 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steam 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
In Emergencies 4
-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Wheel, Tilt 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Compartments 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage, Vehicle 6-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Visors 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunglasses Storage 2
-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunroof 2-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols, Vehicle v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taillamp Bulb Replacement 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Care 3-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature and Compass Display 2-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THEFTLOCK3-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat 6-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Gear, Automatic Transmission 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Gear, Manual Transmission 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt Steering Wheel 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time, Setting 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Inflation Check 7-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Loading 4-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires
Alignment and Balance 6
-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buying New 6-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat 5-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation 6-42, 7-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Rotation 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treadwear 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uniform Quality Grading 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .