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13. Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light
will turn on and remain on when the ignition
switch is turned from the LOCK or ACC position to the
ON position. The light will turn off after the engine is
started. If the light does not turn on during starting, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
If the light turns on and remains on while driving, safely
bring the vehicle to a stop and shut off the engine. DO
NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS
CORRECTED.
This light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked using the proper
procedure. (See page 403 for more information.)
14. Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake Sys-
tem. This light will turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position and it may
stay on for approximately 3 seconds.If the light remains on or turns on during driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally, provided the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as
soon as possible to restore the benefit of Anti-Lock Brakes.
The ABS Warning light should be checked frequently to
assure that it is operating properly. Turn the ignition
switch to the ON position, but do not start the vehicle.
The light should turn on. If the light does not turn on,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer. (See
page 310 for more information.)
15. Tachometer
This gauge measures engine revolutions-per-minute
(rpm x 1000). Before the pointer reaches the red area, ease
up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.
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the air conditioner is on, turn it off. Also, shift the
transmission into ªNº (Neutral) and idle the vehicle. If
the needle remains on the ªHº mark, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service. (See page 384 for more
information.)
NOTE:The gauge pointer will remain near its last
reading when the engine is turned off. It will return to a
true reading when the engine is restarted.
CAUTION!
Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the en-
gine running, as you would not be able to react to the
temperature indicator if the engine overheats.24. Transmission Temperature Warning Light Ð If
Equipped
This light indicates that the transmission fluid
temperature is running hot. This may occur
with severe usage, such as trailer towing. If this
light turns on, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into ªNº (Neutral)
and run the engine at idle or faster until the light turns
off.
25. Trip Odometer Button
Changing the Display
Press and release this button once to change the display
from odometer to ªTrip A.º Press and release it again to
change the display from ªTrip Aº to ªTrip B.º On vehicles
equipped with a Base Cluster, press and release it once
again to display the outside temperature. On vehicles
equipped with a Mid Line Cluster, press and release it
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
²Shift into ªPº (Park) only after the vehicle has
come to a complete stop.
²Shift into or out of ªRº (Reverse) only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine
is at idle speed.
²Do not shift from ªRº (Reverse), ªPº (Park), or ªNº
(Neutral) into any forward gear when the engine is
above idle speed.
²Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of ªPº
(Park) or ªNº (Neutral) if the engine speed is higher
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the
brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly
forward or in ªRº (Reverse). You could lose control of
the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift
into gear when the engine is idling normally and
when your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Shift Lock Manual Override Ð If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manual
override. The manual override may be used in the event
that the shift lever should fail to move from ªPº (Park)
with the key in the ON position and the brake pedal
depressed. To operate the shift lock manual override,
perform the following steps:
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Brake/Transmission Interlock System
This system prevents you from moving the gear shift out
of ªPº (Park) and into any gear unless the brake pedal is
pressed. Always depress thebrake pedal first,before
moving the gear selector out of ªPº (Park).
4±Speed Automatic Transmission
Shifting from ªDº (Drive) to ªPº (Park) or ªRº (Reverse)
(or from ªPº or ªRº to ªDº) should be done only after the
accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.
Be sure to keep your foot on the brake when moving the
selector lever between these gears.
Gear Ranges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from ªPº (Park)
or ªNº (Neutral) position into another gear range.
Automatic Shift Controls
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ªPº (Park)
This gear position supplements the parking brake by
locking the transmission. The engine can be started in
this range. Never use ªPº (Park) while the vehicle is in
motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the
vehicle in this range. Always apply parking brake first,
and then place the selector in ªPº (Park) position.
WARNING!
Never use ªPº (Park) position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully
when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of ªPº
(Park) or ªNº (Neutral) if the engine speed is higher
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the
brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly
forward or in ªRº (Reverse). You could lose control of
the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift
into gear when the engine is idling normally and
when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
ªRº (Reverse)
Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
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ªNº (Neutral)
Shift into ªNº (Neutral) when the vehicle is standing for
prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine
may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you
must leave the vehicle.
NOTE:Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any
other reason with selector lever in ªNº (Neutral) can
result in severe transmission damage. Refer to ªRecre-
ational Towingº in Section 5 and ªTowing a Disabled
Vehicleº in Section 6 of this manual.
ªDº (Drive)
For most city and highway driving.
ª2º (Second)
For moderate grades and to assist braking on dry pave-
ment or in mud and snow. Begins at a stop in low gear
with automatic upshift to 2nd gear. Will not shift to 3rd.ª1º (First)
For hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on
steep grades. Begins and stays in low gear with no
upshift. Provides engine compression braking at low
speeds.
Overdrive Operation
The overdrive automatic transmission contains an elec-
tronically controlled fourth speed (Overdrive). The trans-
mission will automatically shift from 3rd gear to Over-
drive if the following conditions are present:
²The transmission selector is in ªDº (Drive).
²The vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48
km/h).
²The ªTOW/HAULº button has not been activated.
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A Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer
for service without damaging the transmission. To reset
the transmission, perform the following procedure:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Move the selector lever to the ªPº (Park) position.
3. Turn off the engine; be sure to turn the key to the
LOCK position.
4. Wait approximately 10 seconds, and then restart the
engine.
5. Move the selector lever to the desired gear range.
If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will
return to normal operation. If the problem persists, ªPº
(Park), ªRº (Reverse), and ªNº (Neutral) will continue to
operate. Only Second gear range will operate in the ªDº
(Drive) position. Have the transmission checked at your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.MANUAL TRANSMISSION Ð IF EQUIPPED
Clutch Interlocking Ignition System
Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission are
equipped with a clutch interlock safety feature. The
clutch pedal must be fully depressed to allow cranking of
the engine.
To enhance off-road performance, 4-wheel drive models
equipped with a manual transmission will start with or
without pressing the clutch pedal when in 4-wheel drive
low range. The 4 LOW indicator light will illuminate
when the transfer case is in 4-wheel drive low range.
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WARNING!
When parking your vehicle, always leave a manual
transmission in first gear and apply the parking
brake fully to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage. Never use any gear as a
substitute for the parking brake.
CAUTION!
To drive as safely as possible and to prolong the life
of your manual transmission, follow these tips:
²Before shifting from a forward gear into reverse, or
from reverse to a forward gear, stop vehicle com-
pletely. Otherwise, accelerated transmission wear may
result.
²Do not operate at sustained high engine or road
speeds in lower gears. Engine damage may result.
²Do not downshift into a low gear while traveling at too
high a speed for that gear. Engine, clutch, or transmis-
sion damage may result.
²Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This causes
heat buildup and damages the clutch.
²When you slow down or go up a grade, downshift as
speed requires or the engine may overheat.
²Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using the
clutch pedal. The clutch may be damaged.
²During cold weather, you may experience increased
effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms
up. This is normal.
²Push in the clutch pedal completely when shifting.
Otherwise, transmission or clutch damage may result.
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