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Spare Tire Stowage
To remove the spare tire from the carrier, remove the tire
cover, if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench turning them counterclockwise.NOTE:
If you have added aftermarket accessories to the
spare tire mounted carrier, it cannot exceed a gross weight
of 69 lbs (31.3 kg) including the weight of the spare tire.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
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WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable and cause a collision. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the
vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
7. Position the spare wheel/tire on the vehicle and install the lug nuts with the cone-shaped end toward the
wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts clockwise.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
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WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has
been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4.
Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench
while at the end of the handle for increased leverage.
Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has
been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug
nut is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt about the correct
tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by
your authorized dealer or service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
NOTE:Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric
conditions change to allow the condensation to change
back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually
accelerate the clearing process.
Headlamp
1. Open hood and support using prop rod.
2. Remove the front grille. Turn the retainers along the top 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove.
3. Pull the bottom of the grille away starting at one side and working toward the other.
4. Turn both park and turn signal socket assemblies 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove.
5. Remove the four screws holding the metal retaining ring. 6. Remove the lamp from the collar.
7. Grasp the bulb and turn 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
8. Pull the bulb from the housing.
9. Push connector locking tab to the unlock position.
10. Remove connector from bulb.
11. Push connector onto new bulb base, and push the
connector locking tab to the lock position.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
12. Reinstall bulb housing. Rotate the bulb 1/4 turn clockwise.7
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Front Park/Turn Signal
1. Remove the front grille. Turn the retainers along thetop 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove.
2. Pull the bottom of the grille away starting at one side and working toward the other.
3. Turn the socket assembly 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove from housing. Pull the bulb straight from
the socket to replace.
Front Side Marker
1. Reach under the front fender flare and locate the frontside marker socket.
2. Turn the socket assembly counterclockwise 1/3 turn and remove it from the housing. Pull the bulb straight
from the socket to replace.
Front Fog Lamp
1. Reach under the vehicle to access the back of the frontfog lamp.
2. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the front fog lamp connector receptacle.
3. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latch features and squeeze them together to unlock the bulb from the
back of the front fog lamp housing.
4. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed opening in the housing and then connect the replacement bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
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Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamp
1. Remove the two inboard screws attaching the tail lighthousing to the body. DO NOT REMOVE THE
OUTER SCREWS AT ANY TIME.
2. Separate the housing from the body by pushing the lamp inboard while pulling the lamp away from the
body. 3. Rotate the appropriate socket 1/4 turn counterclock-
wise, then remove it from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb straight from the socket to replace.
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
The stop lamp is mounted on a bracket that extends
upward from the tailgate behind the spare tire. If service
is needed, obtain the LED/Cover Assembly from your
local authorized dealer.
1. Remove the spare tire.
2. Remove the four screws holding the lens/cover in place on the spare tire carrier.
3. Disconnect the wire harness from the back of the LED cover.
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Cellular Phone...........................115
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............617
Certification Label ........................ .519
Chains, Tire ............................ .499
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .547
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .477
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .315
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............100
Checks, Safety .......................... .100
Child Restraint ............................75
Child Safety Locks .........................42
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .513
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .602
Climate Control ......................... .395
Clock ................................. .341
Cold Weather Operation ....................416
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............394
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .493Compass
.............................. .319
Compass Calibration ...................... .322
Compass Variance ........................ .321
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .319
Connector UCI................................ .386
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........386
Console ............................... .191
Console, Floor .......................... .191
Contract, Service ......................... .636
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........589
Cooling System .......................... .586
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............588
Coolant Capacity ...................... .618
Coolant Level ......................... .591
Disposal of Used Coolant .................590
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................587
Inspection ........................... .587
Points to Remember .....................591
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Service Contract......................... .636
Service Manuals ......................... .638
Settings, Personal ........................ .335
Setting the Clock ......................... .341
Shifting ............................... .422
Automatic Transmission ..................422
Manual Transmission ....................418
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .542
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .......................... .544
Shift Lever Override ...................... .562
Shoulder Belts ............................50
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................56
Side Airbag ..............................70
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............407
Signals, Turn ........................... .103
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................499
Snow Tires ............................. .492Soft Top
............................... .225
Spare Tire .............................. .493
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................180
Speedometer ............................ .304
Starting .................................29
Automatic Transmission ..................415
Cold Weather ......................... .416
Engine Block Heater .....................418
Engine Fails to Start .....................416
Manual Transmission ....................414
Remote ...............................29
Steering Power .............................. .455
Tilt Column .......................... .179
Wheel Lock ............................17
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .179
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............392
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .392
Storage ............................... .613
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