5. Pull the release cable to open the fuel door, push the
release cable back to the home position to re-seat the
fuel door latch to the closed position.
NOTE:If the fuel door does not latch after the manual
release cable has been activated, the actuator latch should
be manually returned to the closed position.
VEHICLE LOADING
Certification Label
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.
This label contains the month and year of manufacture,
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is
included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and
Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the
bottom of the label is your VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and
Release Cable
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
!HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS...........548
!IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS............548
!WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS......................549
▫Torque Specifications...................549
!JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING..........551
▫Jack Location........................552
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................553
▫Spare Tire Removal....................554
▫Preparations For Jacking................557
▫Jacking Instructions...................558
▫Road Tire Installation...................566
!CAP-LESS FUEL FILL FUNNEL............566
!JUMP-STARTING......................567
▫Preparations For Jump-Start..............568
▫Jump-Starting Procedure................570
!FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.............572
!EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED . . .573
!MANUAL PARK RELEASE................574
!TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE...........578
▫Rear Wheel Drive Models...............580
▫All-Wheel Drive Models.................581
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