Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the
hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
For the outboard seating positions, route the tether under
the head rest, and attach the hook to the tether anchor
located on the back of the seat.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models)
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a indicator check when the ignition switch is
first turned on. If the indicator is not lit during starting,
have it serviced. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes
are detected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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off, it indicates a possible brake system fluid leak or low
pressure level,see your authorized dealer immediately.
If the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is in
motion, the Brake Warning Light will “flash” and a chime
will sound.
The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked
by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to
the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi-
mately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless
the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected.
If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected
by an authorized dealer.
12. Anti-Lock (ABS) Warning Light After the ignition is turned on, this light illumi-
nates to indicate function check at vehicle start-up.
If the light remains on after start-up or comes on and
stays on at road speeds, it may indicate that the ABS has detected a malfunction or has become inoperative. The
system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes.
If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Warning
Light are on, see your authorized dealer immediately.
Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in Section 5 of this
manual.
13. Airbag Warning Light
This indicator lights and remains lit for six to
eight seconds when the ignition is first turned
on. If the light does not come on for six to eight
seconds, stays on or comes on while driving,
have the airbag system checked by an authorized dealer.
14. Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped This light indicates when the rear axle lock has
been activated.
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............208,309
Adding Fuel ........................... 340
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 198
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 389
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 390
Air Conditioning ..................... 261,264
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 264
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 265
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 391
Air Conditioning System .................. 264
Air Filter .............................. 389
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 322
Airbag ................................ 51
Airbag Deployment ....................... 57
Airbag Light ......................... 60,208
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 59
Airbag, Side ............................ 57
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alignment and Balance ................... 328 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 255
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................ 424
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............105,309
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 208
Appearance Care ........................ 406
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Audio Systems (Radio) .................... 250
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 37
Automatic Transmission ................... 401
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 401
Fluid Level Check ...................... 401
Fluid Type ........................... 401
Gear Ranges .......................... 281
Shifting ............................. 281
Special Additives ...................... 403
Torque Converter ...................... 285
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ....... 116
Auxiliary Power Outlet .................... 116
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Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint .......................... 63
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 322
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 83
Instrument Cluster ....................... 205
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 204
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 410
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 413
Interior Appearance Care .................. 409
Interior Lights ........................... 95
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 100
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 366
Jack Operation .................... 366,368,369
Jacking Instructions ...................... 368 Jump Starting
.......................... 371
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 207
Lap Belts .............................. 41
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 41
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....68,69
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 336
Lights ................................. 95
Airbag ............................ 60,208
Anti-Lock ........................... 208
Anti-Lock Warning ..................... 208
INDEX 453
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Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 437
Service Contract ......................... 439
Service Manuals ........................ 441
Setting the Clock .................. 224,236,251
Shift Lock Manual Override ................ 280
Shifting ............................... 279
Automatic Transmission ................. 281
Manual Transmission ................... 275
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 47
Shoulder Belts ........................... 41
Side Airbag ............................. 57
Signals, Turn ................... 99,207,421,422
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 329
Soft Top ........................... 141,168
Sound Systems (Radio) .................... 250
Spare Tire ............................. 367
Spark Plugs ............................ 386 Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 336
Oil ................................ 384
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 102
Speedometer ........................... 206
Starting ............................... 271
Automatic Transmission ................. 271
Cold Weather ......................... 272
Engine Block Heater .................... 275
Engine Fails to Start .................... 273
Manual Transmission ................... 271
Remote .............................. 25
Steering Power ........................... 31 1,391
Tilt Column .......................... 101
Wheel Lock ........................... 14
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 101
Storage ............................ 1 18,419
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 119
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Storage, Vehicle...................... 266,419
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 419
Sunrider ........................... 161,164
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 51
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic ............. 292
Swing Gate, Rear ......................... 38
System, Navigation ...................... 250
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 209
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 209
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 68
Theft System Arming ...................... 18
Theft System Disarming .................... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 101
Tip Start .............................. 272
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......317,318
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 316
Tire Markings .......................... 313 Tire Safety Information
.................... 313
Tires .............................. 321,442
Air Pressure .......................... 322
Alignment and Balance .................. 328
Chains .............................. 329
Changing ............................ 366
General Information .................... 321
High Speed .......................... 324
Inflation Pressures ..................... 322
Jacking ........................... 366,369
Load Capacity ..................... 317,318
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 330
Pressure Warning Light .................. 210
Quality Grading ....................... 442
Radial .............................. 325
Replacement ......................... 327
Rotation ............................. 329
Safety .............................. 313
Sizes ............................... 314
460 INDEX