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JUMP STARTING
WARNING!
To prevent personal injury or damage to clothing, do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, or
fabrics. Do not lean over a battery when connecting
jumper cables or allow cable clamps to touch each
other. Keep open flames or sparks away from battery
vent holes. Always wear eye protection when work-
ing with batteries. Do not use a booster battery or
any other booster source that has a greater than
12–volt system, i.e. do not use a 24–volt power
source.
Your vehicle is equipped with a 12–volt battery. If it
becomes necessary to use a booster battery, with jumper
cables, to start the vehicle’s engine because it’s battery is
discharged, the following procedure should be followed:Set the parking brake, place an automatic transmission in
P (Park) (or N (Neutral) for a manual transmission). Turn
off lights, heater, and other electrical loads. Observe
charge indicator in the battery. If indicator is light or
yellow, replace the battery.
CAUTION!
Use the “Jump Starting” procedure only when the
charge indicator is dark in the center. Do not attempt
jump starting when the battery charge indicator is
bright or yellow. If the charge indicator is dark and
has a green dot in the center, failure to start is not
due to a discharged battery and the cranking system
should be checked.
242 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............262
▫Power Steering Fluid Check..............263
▫Driveline And Steering Component
Lubrication..........................264
▫Body Lubrication.....................264
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................265
▫Windshield Washers...................265
▫Exhaust System......................266
▫Cooling System.......................266
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......271
▫Brake System........................272
▫Automatic Transmission................274
▫Hydraulic Clutch Fluid — Manual
Transmission........................276▫Manual Transmission..................276
▫Transfer Case........................277
▫Front/Rear Axle Fluid..................278
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................279
Fuse Panel...........................286
▫Interior Fuses........................286
▫Underhood Fuses
(Power Distribution Center)..............288
Vehicle Storage........................290
Replacement Bulbs — If Equipped...........290
Bulb Replacement......................291
▫Head Light..........................291
▫Front Park/Turn Signal.................292
246 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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WARNING!
Worn brake hoses can burst and cause brake failure.
You could have an accident. If you see any signs of
cracking, scuffing, or worn spots, have the brake
hoses replaced immediately.
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
when performing under hood services, or immediately if
the BRAKE warning light shows system failure
Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the
fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake
fluid reservoir. With disc brakes, fluid level can be
expected to fall as the brake pads wear. Brake fluid level
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Once a Month
•Check the tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect brake hoses.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Inspect manual transmission fluid level — if
equipped.
•After completion of off-road operation, the underside
of the vehicle should be thoroughly inspected. Exam-
ine threaded fasteners for looseness.
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About Your Brakes....................... 198
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............147,200
Add-A-Trunk........................... 72
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 138
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 260
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 262
Air Conditioning........................ 171
Air Conditioning Controls................. 172
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 174
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 263
Air Filter.............................. 260
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 216
Airbag................................ 27
Airbag Deployment....................... 31
Airbag Light.........................33,145
Airbag Maintenance....................... 33
Alignment and Balance................... 220
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 9
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 167Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 295
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 200
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 147
Appearance Care........................ 279
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 50
Automatic Transmission................184,274
Adding Fluid......................... 276
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 274
Fluid Level Check...................... 275
Fluid Type........................... 274
Gear Ranges.......................... 185
Shifting............................. 184
Special Additives...................... 276
Torque Converter...................... 190
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet.................. 69
Auxiliary Power Outlet.................... 69
Battery............................... 261
Emergency Starting..................... 242
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Voltmeter............................ 143
Belts, Drive............................ 257
Belts, Seat.............................. 20
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 264
B-Pillar Location........................ 211
Brake System........................... 272
Anti-Lock........................... 200
Hoses.............................. 272
Master Cylinder....................... 273
Parking............................. 196
Warning Light........................ 147
Brakes............................... 198
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 185
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 44
Bulb Replacement.....................290,291
Calibration, Compass...................... 52
Capacities, Fluid........................ 295Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 226
Power Steering........................ 263
Car Washes............................ 280
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 225
Carpeting............................. 283
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 167
Catalytic Converter...................... 258
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 44
CD Changer........................... 154
CD Player....................150,152,156,159
CD Player Maintenance................... 168
Cellular Phone.......................... 169
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 294
Chains, Tire............................ 221
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 238
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 208
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)...........145,251
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 63
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 253
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 244
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 257
Used Coolant......................... 269
Door Locks............................. 18
Doors................................. 18
Drive Belts............................ 257
Driving............................... 202
Off-Pavement......................... 202
Off-Road............................ 202
Dual Top.............................. 73
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary.................. 69
Electrical Power Outlets.................... 69
Electronic Speed Control................... 66
Emergency Brake........................ 196Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light.................... 147
Coolant Temperature Gauge.............. 145
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............... 145
Jacking............................. 238
Jump Starting......................... 242
Emission Control System Maintenance......251,300
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 260
Block Heater......................... 180
Break-In Recommendations................ 44
Compartment......................... 249
Exhaust Gas Caution..................44,225
Fails to Start.......................... 179
Flooded, Starting...................... 179
Fuel Requirements..................222,295
Jump Starting......................... 242
Oil ..............................253,295
Oil Disposal.......................... 257
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Lead Free Gasoline...................... 222
Lights................................. 61
Airbag............................33,145
Anti-Lock........................... 147
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 147
Back-Up............................. 294
Brake Warning........................ 147
Bulb Replacement...................... 291
Center Mounted Stop................... 294
Check Engine......................... 145
Check Gauges........................ 145
Cruise.............................. 143
Daytime Running....................... 64
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 63
Fog ..............................63,292
Headlight Switch....................... 62
Headlights........................... 291
High Beam........................... 144
High Beam Indicator.................... 144Instrument Cluster...................... 62
Interior.............................. 61
Lights On Reminder..................... 63
Low Fuel............................ 147
Passing.............................. 63
Rear Servicing........................ 294
Rear Tail............................ 294
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 144
Sentry Key........................... 143
Service.............................. 291
Side Marker.......................... 294
Turn Signal...................63,143,292,294
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 143
Loading Vehicle
Tires ............................... 211
Locks................................. 18
Door................................ 18
Steering Wheel......................... 17
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