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fuse to be disconnected, without removing it from the
fuse block. Pressing the I.O.D. fuse back into the cavity
reconnects it.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are storing your vehicle for more than 21 days, we
recommend that you take the following steps to mini-
mize the drain on your vehicle's battery:
²Disconnect the Ignition-Off Draw fuse (I.O.D.) fuse
located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC). The
I.O.D. cavity includes a snap-in retainer that allows the
fuse to be disconnected, without removing it from the
fuse block.
²The transfer case should be placed in the 4HI mode
and kept in this position to minimize the battery drain.
²As an alternative to the above steps you may discon-
nect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS Ð Interior Bulb No.
Dome Light........................WL212±2
Cargo Light............................ 921
Overhead Console Lights................... 192
Reading Light.......................WL212±2
LIGHT BULBS Ð Outside Bulb No.
Headlight............................. H13
Front Park/Turn/Sidemarker.............3157NA
Back-Up..............................3157
Center High Mounted Stoplight.............. 921
Fog Lamp.............................9145
License Plate Light....................... 168
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal.................3057
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4. While firmly holding the headlight housing in your
hands unlock and disconnect headlight bulb connector.
5. Twist 1/4 turn and remove headlight bulb from hous-
ing and replace.NOTE:It is not necessary to disconnect the connector to
replace the park/turn signal bulb. If the bulb socket
needs replacement disconnect the connector.
NOTE:The headlight bulb is a Halogen bulb. Take care
not to touch the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from
your fingers could cause excessive heat buildup which
reduces bulb life.
To remove the park/turn signal bulb, rotate bulb socket
1/4 turn and remove socket from housing. Pull bulb
straight from socket.
Unlocking Headlight Connector
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3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to from the
housing.4. Pull bulb straight out of socket.
Rotating Bulb Socket From Housing
Pulling Bulb From Socket
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5. Reverse Procedure to install bulb and housing. Place
the two raised blocks passed the body.Center High-Mounted Stoplamp And Cargo Lamp
1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the housing/lens
to the body as shown.
Sliding Raised Blocks Past Body
Removing Screws
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License Lamps
1. Using a screw driver pry black rubber housing from
the bumper.2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
Removing Housing From Bumper
Rotating Socket
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3. Pull bulb from socket.
4. Reverse procedure for installation.Fog Lamps
1. Disconnect connector from fog lamp by raising wire
harness lock tab and pulling on wire harness connector.
2. Rotate fog lamp bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise and
pull to remove from fog lamp housing.
3. Reverse Procedure to install.
Pulling Bulb From Socket
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Adding Fuel........................282,312
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 343
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 346
Air Conditioning........................ 209
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..........209,213
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............346,347
Air Conditioning System................209,346
Air Filter.............................. 343
Air Pressure, Tires....................262,270
Airbag.............................45,166
Airbag Light..........................53,70
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................19,160
Alignment and Balance................... 269
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 202
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........352,353,384
Disposal............................ 354
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............249,250Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 160
Anti-Theft System.....................19,160
Appearance Care........................ 363
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 19
Audio Systems (Radio).................... 197
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Automatic Door Locks..................... 30
Automatic Transaxle....................12,224
Interlock System........................ 19
Automatic Transmission.............221,225,359
Adding Fluid......................... 360
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 361
Fluid Level Check...................... 359
Fluid Type........................... 386
Gear Ranges.......................... 225
Special Additives...................... 361
Torque Converter...................... 229
Axle Fluid............................. 386
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 362
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Ball Joints............................. 348
Battery............................... 345
Charging............................ 323
Emergency Starting..................... 323
Gas Caution.......................... 323
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 114
Belts, Drive............................ 342
Belts, Seat.............................. 36
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 348
Box, Sound............................ 208
B-Pillar Location........................ 257
Brake Fluid............................ 386
Brake System........................249,357
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................249,250
Disc Brakes.......................... 357
Fluid Check.......................... 357
Hoses.............................. 358
Master Cylinder....................... 357Parking............................. 247
Warning Light.....................160,164
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 225
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 68
Bulb Replacement....................... 374
Bulbs, Light............................ 373
Calibration, Compass..................... 130
Camper............................... 151
Capacities, Fluid........................ 384
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine).......................... 340
Power Steering........................ 347
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 353
Car Washes............................ 364
Carbon Monoxide Warning..............151,281
Cargo Light............................ 116
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 288
Catalytic Converter...................... 343
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CD (Compact Disc) Player................. 197
Cellular Phone..................79,197,199,209
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 379
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 141
Certification Label....................... 288
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 313
Charging.............................. 323
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 254
Child Restraint......................55,56,57
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............59,64
Child Seat.............................. 61
Circuit Breakers......................... 367
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 365
Climate Control......................... 209
Clock........................167,172,184,199
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 207
Compact Spare Tire...................... 265
Compass.............................. 130Compass Calibration..................... 130
Compass Variance....................... 131
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 126
Console, Floor.......................... 140
Console, Overhead....................... 125
Contract, Service........................ 400
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 353
Cooling System......................... 351
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 353
Coolant Capacity...................... 384
Coolant Level......................351,354
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 354
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 352
Inspection........................... 354
Points to Remember.................... 355
Pressure Cap......................... 353
Radiator Cap......................... 353
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......352,384,385
Temperature Gauge..................... 158
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Crates
Rear Convenience Storage................ 142
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 121
Cup Holder............................ 141
Customer Assistance..................... 398
Data Recorder, Event...................... 53
Daytime Running Lights................... 115
Dealer Service.......................... 337
Defroster, Rear Window................... 145
Defroster, Windshield...................70,211
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 119
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 334
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 244
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player............. 197
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 159
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 359
Oil (Engine).......................... 338Power Steering........................ 347
Disarming, Theft System................... 19
Disc Brakes............................ 357
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 354
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 132
Drive Belts............................ 342
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 348
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 245
E-85 Fuel............................. 284
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 77
Electrical Power Outlets................... 138
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 121
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 325
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