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3. You can lock the liftgate latch by pushing
down the lock button before you pull down
and close the liftgate. You can also lock the
liftgate latch by inserting your vehicle's door
key and turning it clockwise after you have
closed the liftgate, or by using the power
door locks (if equipped).
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The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not
passengers. You can open and close the liftgate
from outside the vehicle. It cannot be opened
from inside the cargo area.
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Dual Rear Cargo Door (If equipped)
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Opening the right rear door
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To open the left rear door, open the right rear
door and then pull up on the tee-shaped handle
located on the inside of the left rear door.
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106 % [SS00395(ALL)04/96]Seat/bed conversion (If Equipped)
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Vehicles equipped with the seat/bed can be
either a two passenger or three passenger seat.
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To convert the seat/bed to a bed:
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1. Pull up the release lever located on right
hand side of the seat, and at the same time
push the seatback rearward.
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2. Push the top of the seatback down until it
latches.
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The two passenger seat cushion will move
forward when going from the seat to the bed
position.
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To convert the bed to a seat:
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1. While in front of the seat, pull the release
lever up and at the same time pull the
seatback up. Raise the seatback to the full
upright and locked position.
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2. Make sure the safety belts are free and
available for use.
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RWARNING
The seat/bed should not be occupied
while the vehicle is moving unless it is in
the upright, fully-latched position.
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Using the Lumbar Support and Side
Bolsters
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Adjusting the Lumbar Support (If equipped)
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To adjust the lumbar pad, turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise.
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Whenever you start your vehicle, release the key
as soon as the engine starts. Excessive cranking
could damage the starter.
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After starting, allow the engine to idle for a few
seconds before driving away.
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NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
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1. Apply the parking brake.
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2. Remove the key.
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3. Insert the key and rotate it one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
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4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted back to P
[Park], you must repeat the previous steps.)
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5. Start the vehicle.
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If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledRoadside Emergenciesin
this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
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Once you place the gearshift securely into
position, gradually release the brake pedal and
use the accelerator as necessary.
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NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a
brake-shift interlock feature. This
feature prevents you from shifting
from P (Park) unless you have the
brake pedal depressed. (The ignition
must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the
brake pedal depressed:
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1. Apply the parking brake.
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2. Remove the key.
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3. Insert the key and rotate it one position
clockwise (ignition in the OFF position).
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4. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N
(Neutral). (If the vehicle is shifted back to P
[Park], you must repeat the previous steps.)
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5. Start the vehicle.
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If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the
alternate procedure described above, it is
possible that a fuse has blown and that your
brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledRoadside Emergenciesin
this Owner Guide for instructions on checking
and replacing fuses.
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RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL
YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS
ARE WORKING.
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P (Park)
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Always come to a complete stop before you shift
into P (Park). This position locks the
transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.
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To securely latch the gearshift in the P (Park)
position, pull it toward you, push it completely
counterclockwise against the stop, and then push
it toward the instrument panel.
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The gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) if
you cannot rotate it in a clockwise direction
without lifting it toward you.
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RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and
make sure the gearshift is latched in P
(Park). Turn off the ignition whenever you
leave your vehicle.
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212 [ER05400(ALL)01/96]If your vehicle is the model with a standard
length body or extended length (all models), the
temporary spare tire is stowed at the rear of the
vehicle under the body.
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The standard length E-4WD model spare tire is
mounted on the floor.
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To remove underbody temporary spare tire:
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1. Insert lug nut wrench into the actuator hole
and turn counterclockwise until the cable
extends to allow the spare tire to be pulled
rearward from under the vehicle.
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2. Slide the spare tire to the rear and remove
the retainer from the wheel.
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3. To stow cable/retainer with spare tire
removed, insert cable fitting into carrier rear
wall slot, place wheel retainer against the
carrier, and turn lug nut wrench clockwise
until slack is removed.
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Temporary spare tire location and assembly
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To stow underbody temporary spare tire:
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1. Insert lug nut wrench into the actuator hole
and turn counterclockwise until the
cable/retainer is extended for insertion into
the wheel.
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2. Install the retainer through wheel center
with valve stem facing up.
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214 [ER06300(ALL)01/96]3. Rotate wrench clockwise until tire is secured.
(Raising mechanism will slip.)
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4. Check for proper seating against underbody
supports and retighten if necessary.
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Spare tire Ð underbody carrier
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RWARNING
Do not stow any conventional spare tire
or flat temporary spare tire in the
underbody position. Doing so may cause
damage to the tire, rear axle, or brake
lines. (Standard length only)
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A flat tire can be temporarily secured to the
floor pan under the rear-most seat. To
temporarily secure a flat tire:
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1. Remove the spare tire ªJº bolt, plate and
wing nut from their stowed location on the
jack.
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3. Use the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
to unscrew wheel ornaments attached by
retaining screws. Remove any wheel trim.
Insert the tapered end of the lug nut wrench
behind wheel covers or hubcaps and twist
off.
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4. Loosen the wheel nuts by pulling up on the
handle of the lug nut wrench about one-half
turn (counterclockwise). Do not remove the
wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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5. Unfold the jack handle and lock into the
jack. Use the jack handle to slide the jack
under the vehicle.
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Removing and Replacing the Tire
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1. Positioning the jack
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a. To raise a front wheel, place the jack
under a horizontal portion of the
underbody member behind the wheel, as
shown.
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Front jacking point
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b. To raise a rear wheel, place the jack
under a horizontal portion of the
underbody member ahead of the wheel
as shown.
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Rear jacking point
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c. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the
wheel is completely off the ground.
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