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NOTE:Tire should be stowed with the “beauty” side
up. Storing the tire upside down may result in scratching
or damage to the wheel face. Continue winching up the
tire until you hear the winch “ratchet” three times.
Double check to ensure the tire is snug against the
underbody of the vehicle. Damage to the winch cable
may result if the vehicle is driven with the tire loose.
WARNING!
Do not use power tools to winch the tire up or down.
Impact type tools may damage the winch mecha-
nism.
12. Reinstall the rubber plug into the floor of the cargo
area.
JUMP STARTING
If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may be
used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done
improperly, so follow this procedure carefully.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not
allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing.
Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or
allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes
in eyes or on skin, flush contaminated area immedi-
ately with large quantities of water.
A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam-
mable and explosive. Keep flame or spark away
from the vent holes.
Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
source that has a greater than 12 volt system, i.e. Do
not use a 24 volt power source.
348 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
•Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
•Check antifreeze/coolant freeze point in the radiator
and in the coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze/
coolant needs to be added, contents of coolant recov-
ery bottle must also be protected against freezing.
•If frequent antifreeze/coolant additions are required,
or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle does not
drop when the engine cools, the cooling system should
be pressure tested for leaks.
•Maintain antifreeze/coolant concentration at 50%
HOAT antifreeze/coolant (minimum) and distilled
water for proper corrosion protection of your engine
which contains aluminum components.
•Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
bottle hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean, also.
•Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory cooling performance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence
of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots,
brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces-
sive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber.
380 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Restraints, Child......................... 57
Restraints, Occupant...................... 37
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 263
Roof Type Carrier....................... 168
Rotation, Tires.......................... 296
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 70
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 433
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 36
Safety Information, Tire................... 280
Safety Tips............................. 68
Satellite Radio.......................221,226
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 230
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 406
Seat Belt Maintenance..................... 69
Seat Belts.............................. 38
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 42
And Pregnant Women................... 45Child Restraint.......................57,65
Extender............................. 45
Front Seat............................ 38
Inspection............................ 69
Maintenance........................69,392
Pretensioners.......................... 44
Reminder............................ 182
Shoulder Belt Anchorage.................. 42
Seats................................. 103
Adjustment.......................... 103
Cleaning............................ 391
Easy Entry........................... 116
Fold and Tumble Rear................... 108
Head Restraints....................... 106
Heated............................. 106
Lumbar Support....................... 105
Memory............................. 113
Power...........................105,106
Rear Folding.......................108,111
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