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Front of vehicle
Lights:Make sure all lights illuminate and are clean.
Make sure headlights function on both high
and low beam. Make sure reflectors are clean,
unbroken and of proper color (red on rear,
amber elsewhere). Make sure the running
lights are also clean and unbroken.
Steering gear:Look for missing or loose fasteners, power
steering fluid leaks and damage to power
steering hoses.
Steering linkage:Make sure connecting links, arms and rods are
not worn or cracked; joints, sockets and boot
seals are not worn or loose and that there are
no loose or missing cotter keys, nuts or bolts.
Tow hooks:Front and rear tow hooks should be inspected
for damage or loose mounting. This is
particularly important on vehicles where tow
hooks are frequently used.
Front suspension
Springs:Inspect for missing, broken or shifted leaves or
leaves that are in contact, or nearly contacting
a tire, rim, brake drum, frame or body
component.
Spring mounts:Inspect spring hangers, bolts, bushings, axle
mounting bolts and nuts for cracks, breaks,
wear, damage and tightness.
Shock absorbers:Inspect for cracks, leaks and missing or broken
bolts or bushings.
Note:Never apply grease to spring pads.
WARNING:Do not operate the vehicle if any suspension
conditions listed in theFront suspensionchart are evident.
Loss of steering or suspension could result in property damage,
personal injury or death.
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Electronic locking differential
(if equipped):Displays when using
the electronic locking differential.
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
system is engaged. Turns off when
the speed control system is
disengaged.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high-beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Instrument Cluster
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Rotate the headlamp control
clockwise to the first position
to
turn on the parking lamps.
Rotate clockwise to the second
position
to also turn on the
headlamps.
High beams/Flash-to-pass
High beams:
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever toward you to deactivate.
Flash-to-pass:
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be turned to the on position and
•the headlamp control is in the
position, parking lamp or autolamp
position.
OFF
Lights
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Fuse/Relay
locationFuse amp
ratingFuse description
1 20A Horn
2 15A Flasher relay
3 20A Power point
4 10A Data Link Connector (DLC), Engine
diagnostic connector, Parking brake warning
5 15A Run relay
6 — Not used
7 — Not used
8 5A Radio, GEM
9 5A Power window relay
10 15A Heated mirrors
11 5A Wiper and washer systems
12 10A Transmission shift selector
13 20A Radio, Power mirrors
14 10A Interior lamp relay
15 10A Interior lamp relay
16 15A High beams, Indicator
17 — Not used
18 5A Dimmer switch, Interior lighting
19 15A Engine control
20 5A Starting system
21 10A DRL resistor
22 15A Air horn, Air suspension dump, Two-speed
axle, Driver-controlled locking differential
23 10A Flasher relay
24 15A ABS relay, Fuel heater relay, Air dryer
25 10A Blower motor relay
26 10A Right-hand low beam headlight
27 — Not used
28 10A Left-hand low beam headlight
29 10A Cluster, GEM
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Maintenance operation Frequency/Observation
Check the transmission and
engine mountings
(2)Hard shifting or excessive vibration.
Check and adjust transmission
controls
(2)High effort to shift or noisy
transmission.
Check fuel pump pressure Insufficient full-throttle power or
backfiring.
Clean radiator cap seal. Clean
and inspect the cap surface on
the radiatorWhen the cap does not hold pressure.
Check the battery terminals for
corrosionWhenever electrical power supply has
diminished.
Tighten the wheel mounting
nuts to the specified torque.
Refer toWheelsin the
Maintenance and
SpecificationschapterRequired initially at 500 and
1000 miles (800 and 1600 km).
Perform again at 500 and 1000 mile
(800 and 1600 km) intervals after
each tire removal/replacement.
Clean body/door drain holes At least twice annually.
Clean windshield wiper blades As required.
Replace windshield wiper
bladesIf wiping the blades with a clean cloth
and mild detergent and washing with
a cleaner does not restore a clean
wipe.
Lubricate body lock cylinders Noisy or difficult to operate.
Check headlamp alignment Lamp beams in wrong position when
vehicle operating loaded.
Check windshield washer fluid
level; add fluid if requiredIf washes do not spray when operated.
1During maintenance and repair, protect the fuel tube and the hose
assemblies, the power steering lines, and the brake lines from the
external heat, the acids and the abrasion that could damage the lines.
2Check for (free) linkage action and ensure that (return) spring force
is adequate to maintain pedal free play.
3Adjust, repair or replace as required with the same or equivalent
parts.
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odometer ...................................31
speedometer .............................31
tachometer ................................31
trip odometer ............................31
H
Hazard flashers
.........................154
Headlamps
...................................51
aiming
........................................52
daytime running lights
.............51
high beam
.................................51
warning chime
..........................23
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system
.......................................48
Hood
..........................................190
I
Ignition
.......................................104
chime
.........................................23
Infant seats (see Safety seats)
..92
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................178
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................52
J
Jump-starting your vehicle
......162
K
Keys
key in ignition chime
...............23
positions of the ignition
.........104L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................53
cargo lamps ...............................52
daytime running light ...............51
headlamps .................................51
high beams ................................51
instrument panel, dimming .....52
interior lamps ...........................53
replacing bulbs ...................53–55
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................52
Lights, warning and indicator ....23
air suspension ...........................23
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....23, 130
brake ..........................................23
charging system ........................23
safety belt .................................23
service engine soon ..................23
traction control off ...................23
turn signal indicator .................23
Locks
childproof ..................................68
Lubricant specifications ...........237
Lumbar support, seats .........75–76
M
Manual transmission .................138
lubricant specifications ..........237
Message center ...........................32
warning messages .....................34
Mirrors .........................................60
fold away .............................61, 63
side view mirrors (power) .......60
signal .........................................63
O
Odometer .....................................31
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