memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be
selected by pressing the push-button twice.
Time
Press the TIME button to change the display between
radio frequency and time.
To set the clock, use a ballpoint pen or similar object to
press the hour (H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio,
The time setting will increase each time you press the
button. Press any other button to exit from the clock
setting mode.
Operating Instructions - Tape Mode
Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the
right and the mechanical action of the player will gently
pull the cassette into the play position.
NOTE:When subjected to extremely cold temperatures,
the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm
up for proper operation. Sometimes poor playback may
be experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean and
demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year.
(¹D)
Pressing the (¹D) button during tape mode will cause the
other side of the tape to be played. The display will
confirm the selected tape play direction. The time is
always displayed.
Tape
Press the TAPE button to select the Tape mode.
Seek
Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the
tape and down to return to the beginning of the current
selection.
Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track
number to skip forward or backward 1 to 7 selections.
Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to
move 2 selections, etc. the display will show the total
number of times the SEEK button was pushed. The SEEK
function will be cancelled by pressing either the FF/RW
or AM/FM button.
142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
NOTE:Channels that may contain objectionable con-
tent can be blocked. Contact Sirius Customer Care at
888-539-7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or
unblocking. Please have your ESN/SID information
available.
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels
In addition to the 10 AM and 10 FM pre-set stations, you
may also commit 10 satellite stations to push button
memory. These satellite channel pre-set stations will not
erase any AM or FM pre-set memory stations. Follow the
memory pre-set procedures that apply to your radio.
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if
equipped)
Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your
radio.
PTY Button(SCAN(
When the desired program type is obtained, press the
9SCAN9button within five seconds. The radio will play 7
seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next
channel of the selected program type. Press the9SCAN9
button a second time to stop the search.
NOTE:Pressing the9SEEK9or9SCAN9button while
performing a music type scan will change the channel by
one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memory
button during a music type scan, will call up the memory
channel and stop the search.
PTY Button(SEEK(
When the desired program is obtained, press the9SEEK9
button within five seconds. The channel will change to
the next channel that matches the program type selected.
Satellite Antenna
To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause
decreased performance. Larger luggage items should be
placed as far forward as possible. Do not place items
directly on or above the antenna.
Reception Quality
Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
following reasons.
²The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
structure or under a physical obstacle.
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²Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
form of short audio mutes.
²Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
cause intermittent reception.
²Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause signal blockage.
CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE
To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition,
take the following precautions:
1. Do not use cassette tapes longer than C-90; otherwise,
sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin-
ished.
2. Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from
slackness and dust when it is not in use.
3. Keep the cassette tape away from direct sunlight, heat
and magnetic fields such as the radio speakers.
4. Before inserting a tape, make sure that the label is
adhering flatly to the cassette.5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewind
a loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape
drive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions.
Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstan
shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape
deposits each time a cassette is played. The result of
deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap
around and become lodged in the tape transport. The
other adverse condition is low or ªmuddyº sound from
one or both channels, as if the treble tone control were
turned all the way down. To prevent this, you should
periodically clean the head with a commercially available
WET cleaning cassette.
As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every
30 hours of use. If you wait until the head becomes very
dirty (noticeably poor sound), it may not be possible to
remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette.
148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Heater Only Ð If Equipped
In snowy weather, always clear the air inlet grille at the
base of the windshield before driving your vehicle.
Blower Switch
The blower switch is the rotary knob to the left of the
controls. The blower speed will increase as the knob
is turned clockwise. There are four blower speeds.
NOTE:The blower motor will run until the system is
turned to the ªOffº (ªOº) position or the ignition is
turned OFF.
Temperature Control
The temperature control is the center knob located on the
climate controls. It controls the temperature of the air
delivered to the passenger compartment.
The ªBlueº area on the left side of the control indicates
cooler temperatures while the ªRedº area indicates
warmer temperatures.
Mode Selection
The mode selector is the right knob located on the climate
controls. It can be set in any of the following positions:
Off
This position turns off the blower motor. In this
mode, there may be some slight air flow from the
floor outlets, side window outlets, and defrost outlet
located at the base of the windshield.
Panel
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument
panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. Also, a slight amount
of airflow may be noticed at the defrost outlet located
at the base of the windshield.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
mStarting Procedures....................160
NManual Transmission..................160
NAutomatic Transmission................160
NNormal Starting......................160
NExtreme Cold Weather
(Below ±20ÉF Or ±29ÉC).................161
NIf Engine Fails To Start.................161
NAfter Starting........................162
mEngine Block Heater Ð If Equipped........162
mTransmission Shifting...................163
N5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission.....163
NAutomatic Transmission................165
mFour±Wheel Drive Operation (Command-TracŸ
Or Rock-TracŸ) Ð If Equipped
...........170
NOperating Instructions/Precautions.........170
NShift Positions........................171
NShifting Procedure....................172
mTrac-LokŸ Rear Axle...................173
mAxle Lock (Tru±LokŸ) Ð If Equipped......174
mParking Brake.........................175
mAbout Your Brakes.....................177
mAnti-Lock Brake System Ð If Equipped.....179
mOn-Road Driving Tips..................181
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mOff-Road Driving Tips..................181
NWhen To Use Low Range...............181
NIn Snow, Mud And Sand................181
NHill Climbing........................182
NTraction Downhill.....................183
NAfter Driving Off-Road.................183
mTire Safety Information..................184
NTire Markings........................184
NTire Identification Number (TIN)..........187
NTire Loading And Tire Pressure...........188
mTires Ð General Information..............191
NTire Pressure.........................191
NTire Inflation Pressures.................192
NHigh Speed Operation.................193
NRadial-Ply Tires......................193NTire Spinning........................193
NTread Wear Indicators..................194
NReplacement Tires.....................194
NAlignment And Balance.................195
mTire Chains...........................196
mTire Rotation Recommendations...........196
mFuel Requirements.....................197
NReformulated Gasoline.................198
NGasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............198
NMMT In Gasoline.....................198
NSulfur In Gasoline.....................199
NMaterials Added To Fuel................199
mFuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................200
NLocking Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Ð
If Equipped.........................202
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
Manual Transmission
Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever
in N (Neutral) and depress the clutch pedal before
starting vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch
interlocking ignition system. It will not start unless the
clutch pedal is pressed to the floor.
WARNING!
You or others around you could be injured if you
attempt to start the engine with a manual transmis-
sion in gear Ð your vehicle will move. Remember,
always push the clutch pedal in fully and shift into
N (Neutral) before attempting to start the engine.
Automatic Transmission
Start the engine with the selector lever in the N (Neutral)
or P (Park) position. Apply the brake before shifting to
any driving range.
Normal Starting
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is
obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator
pedal. Turn the key to the START position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within
10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5
seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.
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Extreme Cold Weather (below ±20ÉF or ±29ÉC)
To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails to Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
ªNormal Startingº or ªExtreme Cold Weatherº proce-
dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the
engine is flooded.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the key is
released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel-
erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the
accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running
smoothly.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the ªNormal Startingº or ªExtreme Cold
Weatherº procedures should be repeated.
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