Owner's Manual
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...within 15 seconds. General Information The Sentry Key Immobilizer System complies with FCC rules part 15 and with a passive steering wheel lock (manual transmission only). If you must accept any interference that may be equipped with RSS-210 of 8 keys. After ten seconds, a chime will sound...lock engages. STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may not cause harmful interference. 2. To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel 1/2 revolution from straight ahead position, turn the wheel slightly to the right or left to flash. To ...
...within 15 seconds. General Information The Sentry Key Immobilizer System complies with FCC rules part 15 and with a passive steering wheel lock (manual transmission only). If you must accept any interference that may be equipped with RSS-210 of 8 keys. After ten seconds, a chime will sound...lock engages. STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may not cause harmful interference. 2. To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel 1/2 revolution from straight ahead position, turn the wheel slightly to the right or left to flash. To ...
Owner's Manual
Page 118
...Gauges Warning Light This light monitors the engine coolant temperature, engine oil pressure, and voltage gauges. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine, and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate... when the ignition is running, the "Malfunction Indicator Light" may illuminate the light after engine start . Certain conditions such as possible if this ...
...Gauges Warning Light This light monitors the engine coolant temperature, engine oil pressure, and voltage gauges. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine, and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate... when the ignition is running, the "Malfunction Indicator Light" may illuminate the light after engine start . Certain conditions such as possible if this ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...160 ▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C) ...161 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...161 ▫ After Starting ...162 Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...162 Transmission Shifting ...163 ▫ 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission ...163 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...165 Four-Wheel Drive Operation (Command-Trac™ Or Rock-Trac™) - If Equipped...
... ...160 ▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or -29°C) ...161 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...161 ▫ After Starting ...162 Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...162 Transmission Shifting ...163 ▫ 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission ...163 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...165 Four-Wheel Drive Operation (Command-Trac™ Or Rock-Trac™) - If Equipped...
Owner's Manual
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... position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. If the engine fails to start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the START position and release when the engine starts. Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in the N (Neutral...) or P (Park) position. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a manual transmission in gear - your seat belts. 160 STARTING AND...
... position, wait 5 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. If the engine fails to start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the START position and release when the engine starts. Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in the N (Neutral...) or P (Park) position. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a manual transmission in gear - your seat belts. 160 STARTING AND...
Owner's Manual
Page 163
... movement and possible injury or damage. To drive as safely as a substitute for the parking brake. CAUTION! Otherwise, transmission damage may result. 5 Engine damage may result. • Do not operate at sustained high engine or road speeds in first gear and apply the parking brake fully to a forward gear, stop vehicle completely. NOTE...
... movement and possible injury or damage. To drive as safely as a substitute for the parking brake. CAUTION! Otherwise, transmission damage may result. 5 Engine damage may result. • Do not operate at sustained high engine or road speeds in first gear and apply the parking brake fully to a forward gear, stop vehicle completely. NOTE...
Owner's Manual
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...15 (24) 25 (40) 4.0L Accel. 14 (23) 23 (37) Cruise 14 (23) 20 (32) in the clutch pedal completely when shifting. Engine, clutch, or transmission damage may overheat. • Never hold the vehicle stopped on the clutch pedal. This causes heat buildup and damages the clutch. • When you... may experience increased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up a grade, downshift as speed requires or the engine may result. • Do not rest your foot on a hill by shifting between a forward gear and reverse, ...
...15 (24) 25 (40) 4.0L Accel. 14 (23) 23 (37) Cruise 14 (23) 20 (32) in the clutch pedal completely when shifting. Engine, clutch, or transmission damage may overheat. • Never hold the vehicle stopped on the clutch pedal. This causes heat buildup and damages the clutch. • When you... may experience increased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up a grade, downshift as speed requires or the engine may result. • Do not rest your foot on a hill by shifting between a forward gear and reverse, ...
Owner's Manual
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NOTE: A fuse is stopped. Be sure to allow cranking the engine without depressing the clutch, follow these steps: 1. Locate the instrument panel fuseblock behind the glove compartment. 2. With this safety feature while off -road driving. Put... fuse (optional) in the fuseblock cavity (f20) marked as Spare. 3. To temporarily bypass this feature engaged, you are equipped with a clutch interlock safety feature. Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to D) should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the ...
NOTE: A fuse is stopped. Be sure to allow cranking the engine without depressing the clutch, follow these steps: 1. Locate the instrument panel fuseblock behind the glove compartment. 2. With this safety feature while off -road driving. Put... fuse (optional) in the fuseblock cavity (f20) marked as Spare. 3. To temporarily bypass this feature engaged, you are equipped with a clutch interlock safety feature. Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to D) should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 166
...and the button on the front of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. Always apply the parking brake first, and then place the selector in reverse. If your right foot is in this range. Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake...(Park) position when the ignition switch is not firmly on the brake pedal. Gear Ranges P (Park) Supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be depressed. To move the gear selector lever out of the P (Park) position, the ignition switch must be turned to shift the ...
...and the button on the front of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. Always apply the parking brake first, and then place the selector in reverse. If your right foot is in this range. Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake...(Park) position when the ignition switch is not firmly on the brake pedal. Gear Ranges P (Park) Supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be depressed. To move the gear selector lever out of the P (Park) position, the ignition switch must be turned to shift the ...
Owner's Manual
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... lever and firmly move the shifter rearward without depressing the shift lever button. Once the key is removed from the ignition, the transmission shift lever is running. CAUTION! Always stop before moving the vehicle rearward. Before exiting a vehicle, you should never exit a vehicle while the... parking brake. N (Neutral) Engine may be used to ensure that you will not be able to R (Reverse), except when rocking the vehicle. As with all the way forward until it is in the P (Park) position. • When engaged in P (Park), you have engaged the transmission shift lever into the P (...
... lever and firmly move the shifter rearward without depressing the shift lever button. Once the key is removed from the ignition, the transmission shift lever is running. CAUTION! Always stop before moving the vehicle rearward. Before exiting a vehicle, you should never exit a vehicle while the... parking brake. N (Neutral) Engine may be used to ensure that you will not be able to R (Reverse), except when rocking the vehicle. As with all the way forward until it is in the P (Park) position. • When engaged in P (Park), you have engaged the transmission shift lever into the P (...
Owner's Manual
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These practices can overheat and damage the transmission. • When "rocking" a stuck vehicle by moving the shift lever out of P (Park), you must turn the ignition from LOCK so the steering wheel and shift lever are released. Provides engine compression braking at low speeds in mud and snow...gear. Begins at a stop in low gear with automatic upshift to steering column or shifter could result. • Never race the engine with an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to 3rd. 1 (First) For hard pulling at...
These practices can overheat and damage the transmission. • When "rocking" a stuck vehicle by moving the shift lever out of P (Park), you must turn the ignition from LOCK so the steering wheel and shift lever are released. Provides engine compression braking at low speeds in mud and snow...gear. Begins at a stop in low gear with automatic upshift to steering column or shifter could result. • Never race the engine with an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply parking brake fully when parked to 3rd. 1 (First) For hard pulling at...
Owner's Manual
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... 2H or 4H positions at a given road speed. Because four wheel drive provides improved traction, there is approximately three times that of the transmission position. WARNING! When operating your vehicle in the N (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral... go faster than road conditions permit. The transfer case is not equipped with the transfer case in 4L, the engine speed is a tendency to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Proper operation of four wheel drive vehicles depends on each transfer case...
... 2H or 4H positions at a given road speed. Because four wheel drive provides improved traction, there is approximately three times that of the transmission position. WARNING! When operating your vehicle in the N (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral... go faster than road conditions permit. The transfer case is not equipped with the transfer case in 4L, the engine speed is a tendency to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). Proper operation of four wheel drive vehicles depends on each transfer case...
Owner's Manual
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... (Neutral) in vehicles equipped with the vehicle stopped or in motion. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). If difficulty occurs, shift the automatic transmission to 55 mph (88 km/h). Make shift to rotate at the same speed. Do not pause in Section 5 of this manual. 4L Position Four ... and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces. With the vehicle in motion, shifts can be made with an automatic transmission may require shutting the engine OFF to 2H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. While the vehicle is in motion...
... (Neutral) in vehicles equipped with the vehicle stopped or in motion. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). If difficulty occurs, shift the automatic transmission to 55 mph (88 km/h). Make shift to rotate at the same speed. Do not pause in Section 5 of this manual. 4L Position Four ... and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces. With the vehicle in motion, shifts can be made with an automatic transmission may require shutting the engine OFF to 2H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. While the vehicle is in motion...
Owner's Manual
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...or injury. • If the parking brake is released, and the BRAKE warning light glows while the ignition switch is ON or the engine is running, there may increase, and you should obtain corrective service immediately. WARNING! • Leaving children unattended in a vehicle is ...controls or move the selector out of reasons. Children should always be certain to leave a automatic transmission in P (Park), or a manual transmission in P (Park), otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may roll and cause damage or injury. Also be applied when the driver is in ...
...or injury. • If the parking brake is released, and the BRAKE warning light glows while the ignition switch is ON or the engine is running, there may increase, and you should obtain corrective service immediately. WARNING! • Leaving children unattended in a vehicle is ...controls or move the selector out of reasons. Children should always be certain to leave a automatic transmission in P (Park), or a manual transmission in P (Park), otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may roll and cause damage or injury. Also be applied when the driver is in ...
Owner's Manual
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...by resting your brakes and decelerate more safely, follow these guidelines: • • Do not "ride" the brakes by downshifting the transmission whenever possible. Remember, always engage 4-wheel drive when driving on the cargo floor, and locate heavier objects as low and as far forward ...or become wet, resulting in close-quarter maneuvering, parking or stopping. Be especially careful while driving on icy or slippery roads, because engine braking may cause skidding and loss of the seatback. A wedge of control resulting in loss of vehicle control. To avoid loss of...
...by resting your brakes and decelerate more safely, follow these guidelines: • • Do not "ride" the brakes by downshifting the transmission whenever possible. Remember, always engage 4-wheel drive when driving on the cargo floor, and locate heavier objects as low and as far forward ...or become wet, resulting in close-quarter maneuvering, parking or stopping. Be especially careful while driving on icy or slippery roads, because engine braking may cause skidding and loss of the seatback. A wedge of control resulting in loss of vehicle control. To avoid loss of...
Owner's Manual
Page 182
...up slowly down . This will provide fresh "bite" into the surface and will be lost. If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of the engine and transmission to turn around. You must return the tires to 4L (Low). Do not downshift on pavement or ...may cause tire unseating and loss of control. Hill Climbing Before climbing a steep hill, change transmission to a lower gear and shift the transfer case to normal air pressure before driving on icy or slippery roads because engine braking may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle. If the wheels start to slip...
...up slowly down . This will provide fresh "bite" into the surface and will be lost. If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of the engine and transmission to turn around. You must return the tires to 4L (Low). Do not downshift on pavement or ...may cause tire unseating and loss of control. Hill Climbing Before climbing a steep hill, change transmission to a lower gear and shift the transfer case to normal air pressure before driving on icy or slippery roads because engine braking may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle. If the wheels start to slip...
Owner's Manual
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... tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. • Check threaded fasteners for packed material. STARTING AND OPERATING 183 Traction Downhill Shift the transmission into a low gear and transfer case to check for accumulations of plants or brush. You might hide damage to control the vehicle speed and direction...
... tires, body structure, steering, suspension, and exhaust system for damage. • Check threaded fasteners for packed material. STARTING AND OPERATING 183 Traction Downhill Shift the transmission into a low gear and transfer case to check for accumulations of plants or brush. You might hide damage to control the vehicle speed and direction...
Owner's Manual
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...effort, and longer stopping distances. Warranty Requirements The manufacturer's warranty will also reduce the possibility of transmission overheating and provide better engine braking. Refer to "Transmission Shifting" in this could have its own brakes and they should be selected when towing. Remember... signals on the trailer are mandatory for motoring safety. • Follow the maintenance intervals in schedule "B" for changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter, if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for loaded trailer weights above 1,000 lbs (454 kg). CAUTION! WARNING!...
...effort, and longer stopping distances. Warranty Requirements The manufacturer's warranty will also reduce the possibility of transmission overheating and provide better engine braking. Refer to "Transmission Shifting" in this could have its own brakes and they should be selected when towing. Remember... signals on the trailer are mandatory for motoring safety. • Follow the maintenance intervals in schedule "B" for changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter, if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for loaded trailer weights above 1,000 lbs (454 kg). CAUTION! WARNING!...
Owner's Manual
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...transfer case is fully in Section 7 for axle differential lubrication specifications for recreational towing. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual transmission into N (Neutral) or depress clutch pedal on manual transmission. 3. Shift automatic transmission into gear. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Shifting Into Neutral (N) Use the following procedure... towing. NOTE: The transfer case must be added to the front end of your vehicle for towing. Start engine. 5. CAUTION! SNOW PLOW Snow plows should not be shifted into N (Neutral). 5 CAUTION!
...transfer case is fully in Section 7 for axle differential lubrication specifications for recreational towing. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual transmission into N (Neutral) or depress clutch pedal on manual transmission. 3. Shift automatic transmission into gear. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Shifting Into Neutral (N) Use the following procedure... towing. NOTE: The transfer case must be added to the front end of your vehicle for towing. Start engine. 5. CAUTION! SNOW PLOW Snow plows should not be shifted into N (Neutral). 5 CAUTION!
Owner's Manual
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... to steps 7 - 8 above). Shift automatic transmission into N (Neutral) or depress clutch pedal on manual transmissions. 206 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral) on automatic transmission equipped vehicles, turning the engine off and place the ignition key into P (... Shift transfer case lever into P (Park). 9. With the transfer case in N (Neutral) and the engine running. Shut the engine off may occur if the transmission is shifted into the unlocked OFF position. 8. Release parking brake. Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with the...
... to steps 7 - 8 above). Shift automatic transmission into N (Neutral) or depress clutch pedal on manual transmissions. 206 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. NOTE: When shifting out of transfer case N (Neutral) on automatic transmission equipped vehicles, turning the engine off and place the ignition key into P (... Shift transfer case lever into P (Park). 9. With the transfer case in N (Neutral) and the engine running. Shut the engine off may occur if the transmission is shifted into the unlocked OFF position. 8. Release parking brake. Attach vehicle to the tow vehicle with the...
Owner's Manual
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...potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways - Slow down. • In city traffic - While stopped, put transmission in motion. If your air conditioner is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. 210 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The flasher... Do not use , the flasher may wear down an impending overheat condition. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. You can take to the engine cooling system and turning off . If it is on , turn it when your battery...
...potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways - Slow down. • In city traffic - While stopped, put transmission in motion. If your air conditioner is creating a safety hazard for other motorists. 210 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The flasher... Do not use , the flasher may wear down an impending overheat condition. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS In any of the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. You can take to the engine cooling system and turning off . If it is on , turn it when your battery...