CAUTION!
Tow hooks are for emergency use only, to rescue a vehicle stranded off road. Do not
use tow hooks for tow truck hookup or highway towing. You could damage your
vehicle. Tow straps are recommended when towing the vehicle, chains may cause
vehicle damage.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift
lever cannot be moved out of the PARK
position, you can use the following pro-
cedure to temporarily move the shift le-
ver:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similartool, remove the shift lever override
access cover (located to the right of
the shift lever).
4. Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON/ RUN position, but do not start the
engine.
5. Push and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
6. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool into the access port, and push and hold the override release lever down.
7. Move the shift lever to the NEUTRAL position.
8. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
9. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
Shift Lever Override Location
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Maintenance ChartRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends,
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as
necessary XXX X X X X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four wheel disc brakes. XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid. X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. X X X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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