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CONTROL TRACFOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) OPERATION
(IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:For important information regarding safe operation
of this type of vehicle, seePreparing to drive your vehiclein
this chapter.
Do not use 4X4 mode on dry, hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and may damage drive components.
4X4 mode is only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces.
Use of 4X4 mode on these surfaces may produce some noise (such as
occasional clunks) but will not damage drive components.
Your 4x4 features the heavy-duty Control Trac system which includes a
computer-operated transfer case. This unique system is interactive with
the road, continually monitoring and adjusting torque delivery to the
front and rear wheels to optimize vehicle control.
4WD indicator lights
The indicator lights illuminate in the message center in the
reconfigurable telltale (RTT) location under the following conditions.
Refer toWarning lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
•4X2- Momentarily illuminates
when 2H is selected.
•4X4 AUTO– Illuminates when
4X4 AUTO is selected.
•4X4– Illuminates when 4X4 is
selected.
•CHECK 4X4 (if equipped)-
Displays when a 4X4 fault is
present.
Note:When a 4x4 system fault is present, the system will typically
remain in whichever 4X4 mode was selected prior to the fault condition
occurring. It will not default to 4X2 mode in all circumstances. When this
warning is displayed, have your vehicle serviced by an authorized dealer.
4x2
4x4
AUTO
4x4
Driving
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•The service engine soonindicator may come on. For more
information on the service engine soon indicator, refer toWarning
lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Refilling with a portable fuel container
With the Easy Fuel“no cap” fuel system, use the following directions
when filling from a portable fuel container:
WARNING:Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers
or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuelsystem. This could
damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto
the ground instead of filling the tank, which could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:Do not try to pry open or push open the Easy Fuel
system with foreign objects. This could damage the fuel system
and its seal and cause injury to you or others.
When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use the
included funnel.
1. Locate the white plastic funnel. It
is attached to the underside of the
spare tire cover or is included with
the tire changing tools.
2. Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuelsystem.
3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container.
4. When done, clean the funnel or properly dispose of it. Extra funnels
can be purchased from your authorized dealer if you choose to dispose
of the funnel.Do notuse aftermarket funnels; they will not work with
the Easy Fuelsystem and can damage it. The included funnel has been
specially designed to work safely with your vehicle.
Maintenance and Specifications
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................320
Fleet MyKey programming ........99
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....322
Floor mats .............................90–91
Fluid capacities .........................342
Fog lamps ....................................55
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......253
control trac .............................253
description ..............................254
driving off road .......................255
indicator light .........................253
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................240
Fuel ............................................322
calculating fuel
economy ............................21, 329
cap ...........................................325
capacity ...................................342
choosing the right fuel ...........326
detergent in fuel .....................327
filler funnel .............................327
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................322, 325, 329
filter, specifications ........322, 341
fuel pump shut-off switch .....266
improving fuel economy ........329
octane rating ...........326, 345–346
quality ......................................327
running out of fuel .........284, 327
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................322
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................322, 326
Fuses ..................................267–268
G
Garage door opener ....................84Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............325
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................329
Gauges .........................................18
H
Hazard flashers
.........................265
Headlamps
...................................55
aiming
........................................57
autolamp system
.......................55
bulb specifications
....................60
daytime running lights
.............56
flash to pass
..............................56
high beam
.................................56
turning on and off
....................55
Hood
..........................................307
I
Ignition
.......................223, 345–346
Illuminated visor mirror
.............68
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...170
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................334
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................303
cluster
........................................12
J
Jack
............................................275
positioning
...............................275
storage
.....................................275
Jump-starting your vehicle
......285
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