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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.
•The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
structure or under a physical obstacle.
•Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
form of short audio mutes.
•Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
cause intermittent reception.
•Placing 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 flat to the cassette.
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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 mode
control knob is turned to the “Off” (“O”) 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.
You can choose your degree of comfort by rotating the
knob. The coldest setting is to the extreme left (blue
region) and the warmest setting is to the extreme right
(red region).
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
Outside 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
Starting Procedures.....................178
▫Manual Transmission..................178
▫Automatic Transmission................178
▫Normal Starting......................178
▫Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or –29°C).................179
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................179
▫After Starting........................180
Engine Block Heater — If Equipped.........180Transmission Shifting....................181
▫6-Speed Manual Transmission............181
▫Automatic Transmission................184
Four–Wheel Drive Operation (Command-Trac™
Or Rock-Trac™) — If Equipped.............190
▫Operating Instructions/Precautions.........191
▫Shift Positions........................192
▫Shifting Procedure....................193
Trac-Lok™ Rear Axle....................194
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Axle Lock (Tru–Lok™) — If Equipped........195
Parking Brake.........................196
About Your Brakes......................198
Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped.......200
On-Road Driving Tips...................202
Off-Road Driving Tips...................202
▫When To Use 4L (Low) Range............202
▫Driving Through Water.................203
▫Driving In Snow, Mud And Sand..........204
▫Hill Climbing........................204
▫Traction Downhill.....................205
▫After Driving Off-Road.................206
Tire Safety Information...................207▫Tire Markings........................207
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........210
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........211
Tires — General Information...............215
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................216
▫High Speed Operation.................217
▫Radial-Ply Tires......................218
▫Tire Spinning........................218
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................218
▫Replacement Tires.....................219
▫Alignment And Balance.................220
Tire Chains...........................221
Tire Rotation Recommendations............221
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Fuel Requirements......................222
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................223
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............223
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................224
▫Materials Added To Fuel................224
▫Fuel System Cautions..................224
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings..............225Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................226
▫Locking Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) — If
Equipped...........................228
Trailer Towing.........................229
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 232
▫Shifting Into Neutral (N)................232
▫Shifting Out Of Neutral (N)..............233
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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 — 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
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10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5
seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.Extreme Cold Weather (below –20°F or –29°C)
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
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” 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.
Ignition Key Positions
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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 “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold
Weather” procedures should be repeated.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three wire extension cord. The engine block
heater cord is found under the hood clipped to the tie rod
between the radiator grille and the dash panel.
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