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a Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are
the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Door Locks
Keyless Entry System
Liftgate
Theft Passlock
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New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater
(If Equipped)
Automatic Transmission Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK
(P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
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Windows Horn
Tilt Wheel
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Sun Visors
Accessory Power Outlets
Sunroof (If Equipped)
Universal Transmitter Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Cluster
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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NOTICE:
Don’t operate accessories in the ACCESSORY
position for long periods of time. Prolonged
operation of accessories in the
ACCESSORY
position could drain your battery and prevent
you from starting your vehicle.
LOCK (B): This position locks your ignition, steering
wheel and transmission. It’s
a theft-deterrent feature.
You will only be able to remove your key when the
ignition is turned to
LOCK.
OFF (C): This position lets you turn off the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. Use
OFF if you must have
your vehicle
in motion while the engine is off (for
example,
if your vehicle is being towed).
RUN (D): This is the position for driving.
START (E): This position starts your engine.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch.
If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
Retained Accessory Power
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features
of your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes
after the ignition
key is turned to OFF.
Your radio, power windows, sunroof and overhead
console
will work when the ignition key is in RUN or
ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from
RUN to
OFF, these ,features will continue to work for up to
20 minutes or until a door is opened.
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Luggage Carrier
If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that is longer
or wider than the luggage
carrier
-- like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and
so forth -- the wind can catch it as you drive
along. This can cause you to lose control. What
you are carrying could be violently torn
off, and
this could cause you or other drivers to have
a
collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You
may be able to carry something like this inside.
But, never carry something longer or wider than
the luggage carrier on top
of your vehicle.
A luggage carrier allows you to load things on top of
your vehicle. The luggage carrier has slats and side rails
attached to
the roof, sliding crossrails and places to use
for tying things down. These let you load some other
things on top
of your vehicle, as long as they are not
wider or longer than the luggage carrier. To slide the
crossrails to where you want them, push
up
on the lever under each side of the crossrail. This will
release the crossrail and allow you to slide it. When the
crossrail
is where you want it, push down on the lever to
lock it into place.
NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 Ibs.
(91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage
your vehicle.
When
you carry cargo on the luggage carrier of a
proper size and weight, put
it on the slats, as far
forward as you can. Then slide the crossrail up
against the rear of the load, to help keep it from
moving. You can then tie it down.
Don’t exceed the lnaximum vehicle capacity when loading
your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity
and loading, see “Loading
YOLK Vehicle” in the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then
to make sure the luggage carrier is
locked and cargo is
still securely fastened.
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Accessory Power Outlets
With the accessory power outlets, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power
outlets
are located near the center of the vehicle on the
lower part of the instrument panel. Just remove the plug
from the outlet and follow the proper installation
instructions that are included with any electrical
equipment you install.
These circuits are protected by a fuse and have
maximum current levels.
NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlets,
maximum electrical load must not exceed
25
amps. Always turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment on
for extended periods
will drain your battery.
Sunroof (If Equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof.
To open or close your sunroof, the ignition or RAP needs to
be
on. See “Retained Accessory Power’‘ in the Index.
Press and release the rear side
of the button in the mini
console to open the sunroof. You can press the forward
side
of the button to close the sunroof. Once the sunroof
is closed, press the forward side of the button to open
the sunroof to the vent position.
The sunroof is also equipped with
a sunshade which you
can
pull forward to block sun rays.
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Before You Go Off-Roading
There are some things to do before you go out. For
example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and
service work done. Check to make sure all underbody
shields
(if so equipped) are properly attached. Be
sure you read all the information about your
four-wheel-drive vehicle in this manual.
Is there
enough fuel?
Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the
fluid levels up where they should be? What are the
local laws that apply to off-roading where you’ll be
driving? If you don’t know, you should check with
law enforcement people
in the area. Will you be on
someone’s private land?
If so, be sure to get the
necessary permission.
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
There are some important things to remember about
how to load your vehicle.
The heaviest things should be on the load floor and
forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far
forward as you can.
Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on
the off-road terrain doesn’t toss things around.
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Cargo on the load floor piled higher than
the seatbacks can be thrown forward
during a sudden stop. You or your
passengers could be injured. Keep cargo
below the top of the seatbacks,
Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be
tossed about when driving over rough
terrain. You or your passengers can be
struck by flying objects. Secure the
cargo properly.
Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle’s
center of gravity, making it more likely to
roll over.
You can be seriously or fatally
injured if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy
loads inside the cargo
area, not on the roof.
Keep cargo in the cargo area
as far forward
and low as possible.
You’ll find other important information
in this manual.
See “Vehicle Loading,” “Luggage Carrier” and “Tires”
in the Index.
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Safety Belts (Continued)
Lap-Shodder
........................... 1 . 13. 1-27
Questions and Answers
........................ I . 12
Rear Comfort Guides .......................... 1-30
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-26
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-5 I
Right Front Passenger Position .................. 1-20
Use During Pregnancy
......................... I - IC)
WhyTheyWork ............................... 1-8
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... 111
Scheduled Ma~ntenance Services .................... 7-4
Seats and Restraint Systems
........................ I - 1
Second Gear ................................... 2- 18
Security Warning Light
.......................... 2-6 1
Service 4WD Light ............................. 2-61
Service and Owner Publications ................... 8- 10
Service Engine Soon Light
....................... 2-58
Service Parts Identificatlon Label
.................. 6-53
Service Work
. Doing Your Own .................... 6-2
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ........... 1-25
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-50
Shifting
....................................... 2-16
Into Park .................................... 2-20
OutofPark .................................. 2-22
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-27
SIR .......................................... 1-20
Skidding
...................................... 4-14
Specifications and Capacities
................. 6-60. 6-6 1
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance ............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-52
Safety
Chains
.................................. 4-48
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Seatback. Reclining Front ......................... 1-4
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6- 1
Stains. Cleaning ................................ 6-46
Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-41
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-14
Steam ........................................ 5-13
Steering
....................................... 4-9
In Emergencies ............................... 4- IO
Power ....................................... 4-9
Wheel. Tilt .................................. 2-26
Storage Compartments ........................... 2-37
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-33
Storing
a Flak or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-30
Stuck:
In Sand. Mud . Ice or Snow .................. 5-32
Sun
Visors .................................... 2-44
Sunglasses Srorage
.............................. 2-40
Sunroof ....................................... 2-45
Supplemental Infla~able Restraint
.................. 1-20
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-52
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-34
Tape Player Care
.......................... 3-21. 7-39
Temperature Display
............................ 2-38
Thefl
......................................... 2-10
THEFTLOCK
............................... 3-17
Thernlostat
.................................... 6-26
Third Gear
.................................... 2-18
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-26
Time. Setting
................................... 3-7
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-44
Ti re.s
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-43
Buyins New ................................. 6-40
Changlng a Flat
.............................. 5-22
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