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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.
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.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This
type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.
Refer to Section 6 of this manual for proper jump
starting procedures and follow them carefully.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flashers.................350
If Your Engine Overheats.................351
Jacking And Tire Changing................352
▫Jack Location........................352
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................353▫Preparations For Jacking................353
▫Jacking Instructions....................354
Jump Starting.........................356
Emergency Tow Hooks — If Equipped........358
Towing A Disabled Vehicle................359
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JUMP STARTING
If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may
be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the
battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be danger-
ous if done improperly, so follow this procedure carefully.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow
battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean
over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps
to touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin,
flush contaminated area immediately with large quan-
tities of water.
A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent
holes.
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.
1. Remove all metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets which might make an unintended electrical
contact.
2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with-
out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles, place the automatic transmission in P
(Park), or the manual transmission in N (Neutral), and
turn the ignition OFF.
3. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of
the same cable to the positive terminal of the discharged
battery.
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WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have
a good contact on the engine.
WARNING!
•You should not try to start your vehicle by pushing
or towing.
•Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the
discharge battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode.
•During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above
freezing point before attempting jump start.
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6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than above could result in:
1. Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out
the battery vent;
2. Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
3. Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED
If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are
mounted in the front and the rear.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle. Tow straps are recommended
when towing the vehicle, chains may cause vehicle
damage.
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 100
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 369
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 359
Disarming, Theft System................... 19
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 371
Used Coolant (Antifreeze)................ 383
Door Locks...........................29,30
Doors................................. 26
Drive Belts............................ 372
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................... 88
Driving............................... 289
Off-Pavement......................... 290
Off-Road............................ 290
Dual Top.............................. 120
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)...... 116
Electrical Power Outlets................... 116Electronic Brake Control System............. 107
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 107
Brake Assist System.................... 108
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 109
Electronic Stability Program............... 110
Traction Control System................. 108
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 109
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 104
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 110
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 210
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 210
Emergency Brake........................ 295
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light.................... 204
Coolant Temperature Gauge.............. 205
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 350
Jacking............................. 352
Jump Starting......................... 356
Tow Hooks.......................... 358
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Emission Control System Maintenance......366,416
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 375
Block Heater......................... 269
Break-In Recommendations................ 77
Compartment......................... 364
Compartment Identification............... 364
Exhaust Gas Caution..................78,324
Fails to Start.......................... 266
Flooded, Starting...................... 266
Fuel Requirements..................321,412
Jump Starting......................... 356
Oil ..............................369,412
Oil Disposal.......................... 371
Oil Filter............................ 372
Oil Selection.......................... 412
Overheating.......................... 351
Starting............................. 265
Temperature Gauge..................... 205Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 371
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 371
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 61
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution...................78,324
Exhaust System......................... 380
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 46
Exterior Finish Care...................... 394
Fabric Care.........................396,398
Fabric Top............................. 398
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 375
Engine Fuel.......................... 375
Engine Oil........................... 372
Finish Care............................ 394
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 350
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Instrument Cluster....................... 201
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 200
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 397
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 400
Interior Appearance Care.................. 396
Interior Lights........................... 97
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 101
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 352
Jack Operation.......................352,354
Jacking Instructions...................... 354
Jump Starting.......................... 356
Key, Programming........................ 18
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20Keys................................. 14
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 203
Lap Belts.............................. 37
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).....70,71
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 321
Lights................................. 97
Airbag............................62,204
Anti-Lock........................... 204
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 204
Back-Up............................. 411
Brake Assist Warning................. 115,209
Brake Warning........................ 204
Bulb Replacement...................... 409
Cargo ............................... 97
Center Mounted Stop................... 411
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 208
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