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CAUTION!
•When installing the power distribution center cover,
it is important to ensure the cover is properly posi-
tioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow
water to get into the power distribution center and
possibly result in an electrical system failure.
• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
VEHICLE STORAGE
We recommend that you follow these guidelines for storing
your vehicle for extended periods.
• Fill the fuel tank. This will prevent water condensation
inside the tank. If you plan to store your vehicle more
than two months, add an anti-oxidant fuel stabilizer to
the fuel tank.
• Change the oil to remove any corrosive combustion
related acids in the crankcase. •
Check that the radiator coolant level of protection is to at
least -20°F (-29°C).
• Make sure that all tires are inflated to the optimum
pressure.
• Wash and wax the vehicle to protect the finish.
• Store the vehicle in a dry, well-ventilated location.
• Move the wiper blades away from the windshield.
• Block the wheels. Do not apply the parking brake.
• Cut blocks of plywood about the same size of the tires.
Cover each block with indoor/outdoor carpeting and
place them between the tires and concrete. This will
prevent tire flat spotting.
• For long-term storage, remove the tires and put the
vehicle up on blocks. Stack the tires on plywood and
cover with a tarp to prevent flat spotting.
• If the vehicle will be subjected to freezing temperatures,
either remove the battery and store it in a dry, well
ventilated area or connect a trickle charger (1.5 Amp)
with automatic shutdown / overcharge protection to the
battery. However, do not leave the trickle charger
hooked up to the battery without being plugged in to a
110 Volt AC outlet, as this will result in further drain on
294 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Clutch Fluid........................... .281
Cooling System ......................... .275
Engine Oil ............................ .267
Manual Transmission ..................281, 300
Power Steering ...................... .202, 300
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............298
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................246
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .259
Fuel ................................... .235
Additives ............................. .237
Clean Air ............................. .235
Ethanol .............................. .235
Gasoline .............................. .235
Light ................................ .128
Materials Added ........................ .237
Methanol ............................. .235
Octane Rating ....................... .235, 298
Requirements ....................... .235, 298
Tank Capacity .......................... .298
Fuses .................................. .289
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............97, 101
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .235
Gasoline (Fuel) ........................... .235
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .235Glass Cleaning
........................... .285
Ground Clearance ......................... .243
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ......................... .200
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .246
Headlights Automatic ..............................84
Delay ..................................84
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........86
Lights On Reminder .......................85
On With Wipers ....................... .84, 89
Passing ................................86
Switch .................................83
Time Delay ..............................
84
Head Restraints ............................81
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......86
Holder, Cup ............................. .107
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ................97
Hood Release ..............................81
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid ..................... .281
Illuminated Entry ...........................16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................12
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.