Owner's Manual
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Seat Belt Indicator Light A warning chime and an indicator light will alert you to the next higher gear for best fuel economy (4.0L Only). 14. Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light - If Equipped Indicates when the rear axle lock has been activated. 12. 4WD ... the headlights are on until it times out (about 6 seconds). 9. Consistent lower readings indicate possible malfunction. Seek authorized service. 4 Shift Indicator Light - If Equipped This light shows the driver when to shift to buckle the seat belts. If the driver's door is in the four-wheel drive mode, and the front and...
Seat Belt Indicator Light A warning chime and an indicator light will alert you to the next higher gear for best fuel economy (4.0L Only). 14. Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light - If Equipped Indicates when the rear axle lock has been activated. 12. 4WD ... the headlights are on until it times out (about 6 seconds). 9. Consistent lower readings indicate possible malfunction. Seek authorized service. 4 Shift Indicator Light - If Equipped This light shows the driver when to shift to buckle the seat belts. If the driver's door is in the four-wheel drive mode, and the front and...
Owner's Manual
Page 160
Apply the brake before shifting to the START position and release when the engine starts. Turn the key to any driving range. Do not leave children or animals inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your vehicle will not start the engine with a manual transmission in gear - your seat belts....the N (Neutral) or P (Park) position. WARNING! This vehicle is pressed to the floor. Remember, always push the clutch pedal in fully and shift into N (Neutral) before starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. If the engine fails to...
Apply the brake before shifting to the START position and release when the engine starts. Turn the key to any driving range. Do not leave children or animals inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your vehicle will not start the engine with a manual transmission in gear - your seat belts....the N (Neutral) or P (Park) position. WARNING! This vehicle is pressed to the floor. Remember, always push the clutch pedal in fully and shift into N (Neutral) before starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. If the engine fails to...
Owner's Manual
Page 163
... possible and to prolong the life of your manual transmission, follow these tips: • Before shifting from a forward gear into reverse, or from reverse to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. NOTE: The backup lights will come on ...the parking brake. Engine damage may result. • Do not operate at sustained high engine or road speeds in lower gears. CAUTION! STARTING AND OPERATING 163 TRANSMISSION SHIFTING 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission Follow the shift pattern on when your vehicle is in reverse gear and the ignition is in the ON position.
... possible and to prolong the life of your manual transmission, follow these tips: • Before shifting from a forward gear into reverse, or from reverse to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. NOTE: The backup lights will come on ...the parking brake. Engine damage may result. • Do not operate at sustained high engine or road speeds in lower gears. CAUTION! STARTING AND OPERATING 163 TRANSMISSION SHIFTING 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission Follow the shift pattern on when your vehicle is in reverse gear and the ignition is in the ON position.
Owner's Manual
Page 164
... be damaged. • During cold weather, you when to shift to 5 45 (72) 45 (72) 44 (71) 38 (61) The desired shift speeds are not inadvertently moving the shift lever toward 5th gear when shifting into "Reverse." Recommended Manual Transmission Shifting Speeds The "Shift Indicator Light" in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up a grade, downshift as speed...
... be damaged. • During cold weather, you when to shift to 5 45 (72) 45 (72) 44 (71) 38 (61) The desired shift speeds are not inadvertently moving the shift lever toward 5th gear when shifting into "Reverse." Recommended Manual Transmission Shifting Speeds The "Shift Indicator Light" in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up a grade, downshift as speed...
Owner's Manual
Page 165
... D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to keep your foot on the brake when moving the shift lever between these gears. 5 To temporarily bypass this feature engaged, you must depress the clutch pedal to re-engage the clutch interlock safety feature by following these steps in ...
... D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to keep your foot on the brake when moving the shift lever between these gears. 5 To temporarily bypass this feature engaged, you must depress the clutch pedal to re-engage the clutch interlock safety feature by following these steps in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 166
...selector in the OFF position. 166 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is in reverse. Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (BTSI) that holds the gearshift lever in the P...is in P (Park) position. The engine can be started in this range. To move the gear selector lever out of the P (Park) position, the ignition switch must be turned to shift the selector lever out of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is firmly on the brake pedal...
...selector in the OFF position. 166 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is in reverse. Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (BTSI) that holds the gearshift lever in the P...is in P (Park) position. The engine can be started in this range. To move the gear selector lever out of the P (Park) position, the ignition switch must be turned to shift the selector lever out of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is firmly on the brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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Provides engine compression braking at a stop in low gear with automatic upshift to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. 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... Never use P (Park) position with no upshift. Will not shift to assist braking on dry pavement or in mud and snow. Begins and stays in gear, and never hold the vehicle on and the vehicle in low gear with an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. ...
Provides engine compression braking at a stop in low gear with automatic upshift to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. 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... Never use P (Park) position with no upshift. Will not shift to assist braking on dry pavement or in mud and snow. Begins and stays in gear, and never hold the vehicle on and the vehicle in low gear with an automatic transmission as a substitute for the parking brake. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 170
...and 4L positions can be driven in the two wheel drive (2H) position for loose, slippery road surfaces only. This is in high gear. Driving in the 4H and 4L positions on dry hard surfaced roads may result in a slightly different feeling or response during acceleration, ...A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at the same speed. The 4H and 4L positions are locked together. This transfer case is shifted to rotate at calibrated speeds. 170 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to these ...
...and 4L positions can be driven in the two wheel drive (2H) position for loose, slippery road surfaces only. This is in high gear. Driving in the 4H and 4L positions on dry hard surfaced roads may result in a slightly different feeling or response during acceleration, ...A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at the same speed. The 4H and 4L positions are locked together. This transfer case is shifted to rotate at calibrated speeds. 170 STARTING AND OPERATING Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to these ...
Owner's Manual
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...4L Position Four Wheel Drive Low Range - Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. If difficulty occurs, shift the automatic transmission to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. Do not pause in motion, the transfer case will engage/ disengage faster if you momentarily release the ...accelerator pedal after completing the shift. Shifting Procedure 2H to 4H or 4H to 2H Shifting between 2H and 4H...
...4L Position Four Wheel Drive Low Range - Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. If difficulty occurs, shift the automatic transmission to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. Do not pause in motion, the transfer case will engage/ disengage faster if you momentarily release the ...accelerator pedal after completing the shift. Shifting Procedure 2H to 4H or 4H to 2H Shifting between 2H and 4H...
Owner's Manual
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... better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for additional control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low gear and shift the transfer case to improve handling and control on slippery or difficult terrain. OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS When To Use Low Range... When driving off-road, shift to 4L (Low) for additional traction in pulling forward or descending a hill, for low-speed ...
... better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for additional control at slower speeds, shift the transmission to a low gear and shift the transfer case to improve handling and control on slippery or difficult terrain. OFF-ROAD DRIVING TIPS When To Use Low Range... When driving off-road, shift to 4L (Low) for additional traction in pulling forward or descending a hill, for low-speed ...
Owner's Manual
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182 STARTING AND OPERATING Don't shift to a lower gear than necessary to 4L (Low). Use first gear and 4L (Low) for very steep hills. To do so may result in R (Reverse) gear. Remember, never drive diagonally across a hill, always drive straight up slowly down . Over-revving the engine can ...maintain headway by turning the front wheels sharply left and right. Hill Climbing Before climbing a steep hill, change transmission to a lower gear and shift the transfer case to maintain headway. Back up or down the hill allowing the compression braking of air pressure. If the brakes are...
182 STARTING AND OPERATING Don't shift to a lower gear than necessary to 4L (Low). Use first gear and 4L (Low) for very steep hills. To do so may result in R (Reverse) gear. Remember, never drive diagonally across a hill, always drive straight up slowly down . Over-revving the engine can ...maintain headway by turning the front wheels sharply left and right. Hill Climbing Before climbing a steep hill, change transmission to a lower gear and shift the transfer case to maintain headway. Back up or down the hill allowing the compression braking of air pressure. If the brakes are...
Owner's Manual
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... you have been operating your vehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checked and cleaned as possible. STARTING AND OPERATING 183 Traction Downhill Shift the transmission into a low gear and transfer case to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and propeller shafts. • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or...
... you have been operating your vehicle in dirty conditions, get your brakes checked and cleaned as possible. STARTING AND OPERATING 183 Traction Downhill Shift the transmission into a low gear and transfer case to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle pinion seals, and propeller shafts. • After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or...
Owner's Manual
Page 205
...: Refer to "Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in N (Neutral) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into gear. SNOW PLOW Snow plows should not be certain that the transfer case is used when recreational towing...
...: Refer to "Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in N (Neutral) before recreational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into gear. SNOW PLOW Snow plows should not be certain that the transfer case is used when recreational towing...
Owner's Manual
Page 206
... engine off may occur if the transmission is off prior to shifting the transmission into D (Drive) or release clutch on manual transmission. 2. With the transfer case in N (Neutral) and the engine running. Shift automatic transmission into P (Park) (refer to avoid gear clash. Shift automatic transmission into desired position. 3. 206 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Release brake...
... engine off may occur if the transmission is off prior to shifting the transmission into D (Drive) or release clutch on manual transmission. 2. With the transfer case in N (Neutral) and the engine running. Shift automatic transmission into P (Park) (refer to avoid gear clash. Shift automatic transmission into desired position. 3. 206 STARTING AND OPERATING 6. Release brake...
Owner's Manual
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... ...62 Automatic Dimming Mirror ...46 Automatic Transmission ...165,245 Adding Fluid ...246 Fluid and Filter Changes ...245 Fluid Level Check ...245 Fluid Type ...245 Gear Ranges ...166 Shifting ...165 Special Additives ...246 Torque Converter ...170 Auxiliary Electrical Outlet ...63 Auxiliary Power Outlet ...63 Battery ...234 Emergency Starting ...216 Voltmeter ...116 Belts, Drive...
... ...62 Automatic Dimming Mirror ...46 Automatic Transmission ...165,245 Adding Fluid ...246 Fluid and Filter Changes ...245 Fluid Level Check ...245 Fluid Type ...245 Gear Ranges ...166 Shifting ...165 Special Additives ...246 Torque Converter ...170 Auxiliary Electrical Outlet ...63 Auxiliary Power Outlet ...63 Battery ...234 Emergency Starting ...216 Voltmeter ...116 Belts, Drive...
Owner's Manual
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292 INDEX Power Steering ...236 Fog Lights ...58 Folding Rear Seat ...52 Folding Windshield ...102 Four Wheel Drive ...170 Shifting ...171 Four Wheel Drive Operation ...170 Front Axle ...248 Fuel ...197 Filler Cap ...200 Filter ...234 Gasoline ...197 Gauge .........198 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...198 Gauges Coolant Temperature ...118 Fuel ...120 Odometer ...119 Oil Pressure ...117 Speedometer ...117 Tachometer ...116 Voltmeter ...116 Gear Ranges ...164,166 Glass Cleaning ...252 Glove Compartment ...65 Hard Top ...78 Hard Top Removal ...79 Hazard Warning Flasher ...210 Headlights Dimmer Switch ...
292 INDEX Power Steering ...236 Fog Lights ...58 Folding Rear Seat ...52 Folding Windshield ...102 Four Wheel Drive ...170 Shifting ...171 Four Wheel Drive Operation ...170 Front Axle ...248 Fuel ...197 Filler Cap ...200 Filter ...234 Gasoline ...197 Gauge .........198 Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...198 Gauges Coolant Temperature ...118 Fuel ...120 Odometer ...119 Oil Pressure ...117 Speedometer ...117 Tachometer ...116 Voltmeter ...116 Gear Ranges ...164,166 Glass Cleaning ...252 Glove Compartment ...65 Hard Top ...78 Hard Top Removal ...79 Hazard Warning Flasher ...210 Headlights Dimmer Switch ...