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[IS08300(FM)01/96]
3. Check the engine's oil level, following the
instructions on checking and adding engine
oil. Refer toEngine oilin the Index. If you
do not follow these instructions, you or
others could be injured. To assure an
accurate reading, your vehicle should be on
level ground.
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[IS08400(FM)01/96]
4. If the level is low, add only as much oil as
necessary before you start the engine again.
Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if
the pointer is below the NORMAL band,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your
nearest dealer for further service actions.
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[IS08500(F )03/96]
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Engine oil pressure gauge
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[IS08700(FM)03/96]
High Beam Light
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[IS08800(FM)01/96]
This light comes on when the headlamps are
turned on high beam or when you flash the
lights.
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[IS08900(FM)03/96]
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High beam indicator light
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2. Pull the headlamp control knob toward you
to the outer position. Headlamps are now on
in addition to the above.
[CF14500(F )04/96]
3. Rotate the knob when it is in an on position
to brighten or dim the instrument panel
lamps. Rotate fully counterclockwise to
operate courtesy and cargo lamps.
[CF14600(FM)05/96]
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Headlamp switch
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[CF14800(FM)03/96]
Daytime Running Light System
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[CF14900(FM)03/96]
(Canadian vehicles only)
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[CF15000(FM)03/96]
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system turns
the high beam headlamps on, with a reduced
light output, when:
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[CF15100(FM)03/96]
q
The headlamp system is in the OFF position,
and
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[CF15200(FM)01/96]
q
The vehicle is running, and
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[CF15300(FM)03/96]
q
The vehicle has a fully released parking
brake.
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[CF26900(FM)02/96]
The Turn Signal Lever
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[CF27000(FM)02/96]
You can use the turn signal lever on the left side
of the steering column to:
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[CF27100(FM)02/96]
q
operate the turn signals and cornering lamps
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[CF27200(F )03/96]
q
turn the high beams on/off
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[CF27300(F )03/96]
q
flash the lamps
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[CF27400(F )03/96]
q
turn the windshield wipers and washer
on/off
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[CF27500(FM)01/96]
Turn Signals
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[CF27600(FM)01/96]
Move the lever up to signal a right turn. Move
it down to signal a left turn. The corresponding
indicator light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
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[CF27700(FM)01/96]
If the turn signal stays on after you turn, move
the lever back to the center (off) position.
[CF27800(FM)04/96]
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Turn signal lever and functions
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[CF27900(FM)08/95]
If the turn indicator light in the instrument
panel does not illuminate or remains on (doesn't
flash) when you signal a turn, the turn signaling
system is malfunctioning. Have this condition
corrected as soon as possible, but make sure that
you use the accepted hand signals in the
meantime.
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[CF28000(FM)01/96]
High Beams
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[CF28100(FM)01/96]
To turn on the high beams, turn the headlamp
control knob to the headlamp ON position and
push the turn signal lever away from you until
it latches. When the high beams are ON, the
high beam indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.
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[CF28200(FM)01/96]
To turn off the high beams, pull the lever
toward you until it latches. The high beam
indicator light turns off.
[CF28300(FM)04/96]
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Headlamp high beam switch and turn signal lever
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[CF28400(FM)01/96]
Flashing the Lights
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[CF28500(FM)01/96]
To flash the headlamps, pull the lever toward
you for a moment and then release it. The
headlamps will flash whether the headlamp
knob is in the on or off position.
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[CF28600(FM)01/96]
Windshield Wipers and Washer
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[CF28700(FM)04/96]
To turn on the windshield wipers, the ignition
key must be turned to the ON or ACC position.
[CF28800(FM)04/96]
Turn the knob on the end of the turn signal
lever toward the front of the vehicle. You can
turn it to either the LO or HI speed position.
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[MC41200(F )03/96]
Lights and Bulb Replacement
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[MC41250(F )01/96]
It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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[MC41300(F )01/96]
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headlamps
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[MC41350(F )01/96]
q
tail lamps
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[MC41400(F )01/96]
q
brakelamps
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[MC41450(F )01/96]
q
high-mount brakelamp
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[MC41500(F )01/96]
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hazard flasher
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[MC41550(F )01/96]
q
turn signals
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[MC41600(F )05/96]
q
license plate lamps
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[MC41650(F )01/96]
The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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[MC41700(F )01/96]
q
oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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[MC41750(F )01/96]
q
the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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[MC41800(F )01/96]
q
the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Index 369
Brakes (continued)
fluid, refill capacities.......268, 318
fluid, specifications........269, 324
front disc.............. 145
if brakes do not grip well.....147±148
master cylinder............ 268
new brake linings............ 9
noise................ 145
parking............... 149
power braking............ 145
rear anti-lock............. 146
servicing............... 268
stopping distances........148, 218
when storing your vehicle....... 332
Brake-shift interlock.........140, 154
Break-in period.............. 9
Brights (high beams)........... 20
Bulbs, replacing............. 307
halogen............... 308
headlamps.............. 308
high-mount brakelamp........ 310
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 344
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 318
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 143
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 122
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 42,47
Catalytic converter........... 302
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 35
Chains, tires.............. 292
Changing a tire............. 236
Charging system gauge.......... 18
Charging system warning light....... 18
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Index 377
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 184
definition............175, 182
driving with a heavy load....... 175
location............... 182
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 152
column-mounted........... 152
floor-mounted............ 159
gearshift override.........140, 154
locking the gearshift.......... 67
manual operation........... 158
positions.............152, 159
shifting the gears.........152, 159
shift-lock.............140, 154
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 175
calculating.............. 184
definition............175, 182
driving with a heavy load....... 175
location............... 182
H
Hazard flashers.............. 74
Headlamps
aiming................ 307
checking alignment.......... 307
cleaning............... 314
daytime running lights......... 63
flashing................ 72
high beam............... 72
replacing bulbs..........307±308
turning on and off........... 62
warning chime............. 21
Heavy duty front suspension package . . . 215
High beams
indicator light............. 20
operation............. 62,72
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Index 379
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 69
positions of the ignition......... 67
removing from the ignition....... 69
stuck in lock position........67±68
L
Lamps
cargo lamps.............. 64
checking............... 307
combination cargo and brakelamp.... 65
courtesy lamps............. 64
daytime running light system...... 63
dome lamps.............. 64
flashing the lamps........... 72
fog lamps............... 86
hazard flashers............. 74
headlamps............... 62
high beams.............. 72
high-mount brakelamp........ 310
illuminated entry system........ 92
instrument panel, dimming....... 64
interior lamps........... 62,64
map lamps............... 66
replacing bulbs............ 307
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 71
Lap belts................ 114
Lights, warning and indicator
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 16
brake................. 15
charging system............ 18
check engine.............. 17
engine oil pressure........... 19
four-wheel drive........... 166
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380 Index
Lights, warning and indicator (continued)
hazard warning light.......... 74
high beam............... 20
oil pressure............... 19
overdrive off............. 153
rear ABS................ 16
safety belt............... 17
service engine soon........... 17
testing the warning lights....... 138
turn signal indicator........... 71
Load limits............... 175
GAWR................ 175
GVWR................ 175
trailer towing............. 178
Locking hubs
lever operated with automatic..... 167
lever operated with manual...... 170
Lubricant specifications......... 324
Lug nuts................ 240
standard............... 243
tightening sequence......240, 247±248
Lumbar support, seats.......... 106
Lumbar support pad........... 106
M
Maintenance schedule and record
(see separate Maintenance Schedule
and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing)....... 257
Manual transmission
clutch..............158, 270
driving................ 158
fluid, checking and adding....... 285
fluid capacities............ 318
lubricant specifications......... 324
shifting gears............. 159
shift speeds.............. 161
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