WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........556
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............556
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .557
▫ Torque Specifications ...................557
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........559
▫ Jack Location ....................... .560
▫ Spare Tire Removal ....................560
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................561
▫ Jacking Instructions ...................561 ▫
Road Tire Installation ...................565
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES ...........566
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............567
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................568
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............570
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED . .571
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ................572
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........574
▫ Without The Ignition Key ................575
▫ Four–Wheel Drive Models ...............576
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WARNING!
•Do not use a chain for freeing a stuck vehicle.
Chains may break, causing serious injury or death.
• Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
hooks. Tow straps may become disengaged, caus-
ing serious injury.
CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a
vehicle stranded off road. Do not use tow hooks for
tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could
damage your vehicle. Tow straps are recommended
when towing the vehicle, chains may cause vehicle
damage.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the shift lever override access cover (located to the right of
the shift lever).
4. Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON/RUN position, but do not start the engine.
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Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............509
Pressure Warning Light ...................314
Quality Grading ....................... .653
Radial .............................. .498
Replacement .......................... .505
Rotation ............................. .508
Safety .............................. .484
Sizes ............................... .485
Snow Tires ........................... .499
Spare Tire ............................ .560
Spinning ............................ .503
Tread Wear Indicators ....................503
Tire Safety Information .....................484
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................541
To Open Hood .......................... .169
Tow Hooks, Emergency .....................571
Towing ............................... .530
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................133
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .574Guide
.............................. .534
Recreational .......................... .549
Weight .............................. .534
Towing Assistance ........................ .133
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........549
Trac-Lok Rear Axle ....................... .443
Traction Control ......................... .468
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................481
Trailer Towing .......................... .530
Cooling System Tips .....................548
Hitches ............................. .533
Minimum Requirements ..................542
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................541
Wiring .............................. .546
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .534
T
railer Weight ........................... .534
Transaxle Autostick ............................ .437
Transfer Case ........................... .610
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