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Tire Chains...........................303
Snow Tires...........................304
Tire Rotation Recommendations............305
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) — If
Equipped............................306
▫Base System – If Equipped...............307
▫General Information...................309
Fuel Requirements......................310
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................311
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............311
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................312
▫Materials Added To Fuel................312
▫Fuel System Cautions..................313▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings..............314
Adding Fuel..........................314
▫Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............314
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............316
Flexible Fuel..........................317
▫E-85 General Information................317
▫Ethanol Fuel (E-85)....................317
▫Fuel Requirements....................318
▫Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles.............318
▫Starting............................318
▫Cruising Range.......................319
▫Replacement Parts.....................319
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conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would nor-
mally allow is required to gain traction. TSC (Trailer
Sway Control) is not available when the system is in the
Partial Offmode. To turn ESP on again, momentarily
depress the “ESP-Control OFF” Control Switch. This will
restore the normal “ON” mode of operation. ESP always
operates under braking, even with the switch in the
OFF-position.
WARNING!
In the Partial Off mode, the engine torque reduction
and stability features are desensitized. Therefore,
the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is
unavailable.
NOTE:To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”mode by pressing the ESP Control Switch. Once the
situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn ESP on by momentarily depress-
ing the “ESP Control Switch”. This may be done with the
vehicle is in motion.
4WD LOW Range
Partial Off
This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4WD LOW.
Whenever the vehicle is started in 4WD LOW or the
transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4WD LOCK or
neutral to 4WD LOW, the ESP system will be in this
mode. In 4WD LOW, ESP function is desensitized until
the vehicle reaches a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h). At 30
mph (48 km/h) the normal ESP stability function returns
and the ESP/TCS Indicator Light” turns off. When the
vehicle speed drops below 25 mph (40 km/h) the ESP
system goes back to Partial Off. ESP is desensitized at low
vehicle speeds in 4WD LOW so that it will not interfere
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These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ-
ing link and cable (radial) chains.
Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires of your
truck.
NOTE:The use of class “S” chains is permitted on your
vehicle with P245/70R17 tires.
CAUTION!
Do not use tire chains on 4x4 trucks equipped with
tires other than P245/70R17 tires. There may not be
adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking
structural or body damage to your vehicle. Do not
use tire chains on the 4X2 front wheels of your
vehicle. There may not be adequate clearance for the
chains and you are risking structural or body dam-
age to your vehicle.
SNOW TIRES
Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc-
tion as the front tires. Consult the manufacturer of the
snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed
requirement associated with the tire. These tires should
always be operated at the vehicle maximum capacity
inflation pressures under any load condition.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid
and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro-
hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.
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Seat Belt Reminder....................... 48
Seat Belts.......................... 38,39,73
And Pregnant Women................... 50
Child Restraint....................... 62,63
Extender............................. 50
Front Seat............................ 39
Pretensioners.......................... 48
Reminder............................ 186
Seats................................. 108
Adjustment.......................... 108
Cleaning............................ 395
Fold and Tumble Rear................ 115,117
Heated.............................. 112
Lumbar Support....................... 110
Memory............................. 124
Rear Folding....................... 115,117
Reclining ............................ 109
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 17,188
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........382,418Selection of Oil......................... 369
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Service and Maintenance................366,422
Service Assistance....................... 448
Service Contract......................... 450
Service Manuals........................ 452
Setting the Clock................195,199,207,219
Settings, Personal........................ 155
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 254
Transfer Case......................... 259
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N)........................ 338
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer
Case Neutral (N)........................ 340
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 44
Shoulder Belts........................... 39
Signals, Turn.....................135,185,409
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 303
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Tire Safety Information.................... 284
Tires ............................ 73,293,454
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 300
Air Pressure.......................... 293
Alignment........................... 302
Chains.............................. 303
Changing............................ 346
Compact Spare........................ 297
General Information.................... 293
High Speed.......................... 296
Inflation Pressures..................... 294
Jacking............................. 347
LifeofTires .......................... 300
Load Capacity.....................289,290
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 306
Pressure Warning Light.................. 193
Quality Grading....................... 454
Radial.............................. 297
Replacement......................... 301Rotation............................. 305
Safety...........................284,293
Sizes ............................... 286
Snow Tires........................... 304
Spare Tire........................... 346
Spinning ............................ 299
Tread Wear Indicators................... 300
Wheel Mounting....................... 347
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 350
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 329
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 258
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 355
Towing ............................... 323
Disabled Vehicle....................... 356
Guide .............................. 329
Recreational.......................... 337
Weight .............................. 329
Traction .............................. 268
Traction Control......................190,277
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