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If the transmission is in gear and/ormoving more than 5 km/h (3 mph),
the 4m,AUTO,or2mindicator light
will flash for 30 seconds but will notcomplete the shift. With the vehiclemoving less than 5 km/h (3 mph),and the transmission in N (Neutral),attempt the shift again.
Shifting Into N (Neutral)
To s h i f t :
1. Park the vehicle on a levelsurface.
2. Set the parking brake andpress and hold the brakepedal. SeeParkingBrake0254.
3. Start the vehicle or turn theignition to ON/RUN.
4. Shift the transmission toN(Neutral).
5. Shift the transfer case to 2m.
6. Turn the transfer case knobclockwise to N (Neutral) until itstops and hold it there until theN(Neutral) light starts blinking.This will take at least10 seconds. Then slowly
release the knob to the 4n
position. The N (Neutral) lightwill come on when the transfercase shift to N (Neutral) iscomplete.
7. With the engine running, verifythat the transfer case is inN(Neutral) by shifting thetransmission to R (Reverse),then shift the transmission toD(Drive). There should be nomovement of the vehicle whileshifting the transmission.
8. Turn the engine off, and theignition to ACC/ACCESSORY.
9. Place the transmission shiftlever in P (Park). SeeRecreational VehicleTo w i n g0351.
10. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF.
Shifting Out of N (Neutral)
To s h i f t :
1. Set the parking brake andapply the brake pedal.
2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUNwith the engine off.
3. Shift the transmission toN(Neutral).
4. Turn the transfer case knob tothe desired setting.
After the transfer case hasshifted out of N (Neutral), theN(Neutral) light will goout.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Start the engine and shift thetransmission to thedesired gear.
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308 Vehicle Care
4. Pull the rear lamp assemblystraight back to remove it fromthe vehicle.
5. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb straight out fromthe socket.
7. Replace the bulb, then insertthe bulb socket into the rearlamp assembly and turnclockwise.
9. Verify the retainer ring is in theproper position. If the retainerring is out of position, it will notengage. Reset the retainer bypulling it forward with a tool.
10. Push the rear lamp assemblystraight in until it is seatedagainst the vehicle.
11 . M a k e s u r e t h e r e a r l a m passembly is flush with thebox side.
12. Reinstall the two rear lampassembly screws.
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp
1. Cargo Lamp Bulbs
2. Center High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL) Bulb
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To r e p l a c e o n e o f t h e s e b u l b s :
1. Remove the two screws and liftoff the lamp assembly.
2. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise and pull itstraight out.
3. Pull the bulb straight out fromthe socket.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp BulbNumber
Back-up Lamp 921 (W16W)
Back-up Lamp* 1156
Exterior Lamp BulbNumber
Cargo Lamp 921 (W16W)
CenterHigh-MountedStoplamp(CHMSL)
921LL
Front Turn SignalLamp andParking Lamp
7444NA-T
Sidemarker Lamp W5W LL
High-BeamHeadlamp9005 LL
Low-BeamHeadlampH11 LL
Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp7443 W21/5W LL-T
Stoplamp/TurnSignal Lamp/Ta i l l a m p *
11 5 7
*ChassisCabModels
For replacement bulbs not listedhere, contact your dealer.
Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses to protectagainst an electrical systemoverload. Fuses also protect powerdevices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new oneof the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road andafuseneedstobereplaced,thereis a fuse puller in the EngineCompartment Fuse Block. Replacethe fuse as soon as possible withone of the same amperage rating.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may causethe lamps to go on and off, or insome cases to remain off. Have theheadlamp wiring checked right awayif the lamps go on and off orremain off.