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I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA W ith respect to any V ehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor . DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Y our driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels fa ...
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................ 3 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST AR TING YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 9 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 7 7 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL .................................. 1 ...
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I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 䡵 Introduction ........................... 4 䡵 Rollover W arning ....................... 5 䡵 How T o Use This Manual .................. 6 䡵 W arnings And Cautions ................... 8 䡵 V ehicle Identification Number .............. 8 䡵 V ehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 8 1 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o ...
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler LLC vehicle. Be assured that it repr esents precision workman- ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. This is a specialized utility vehicle designed for both on-road and of f-road use. It can go places and perform tasks for which ...
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the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that y ...
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Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneuvers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury . Drive carefully . Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fata ...
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1 INTRODUCTION 7 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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W ARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains W ARNINGS against op- erating procedur es that could result in an accident or bodily injury . It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entir e manual, you may miss important information. Observe all W arnings and Cautions ...
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 A W or d About Y our Keys ................. 1 2 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 1 2 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 1 3 䡵 Steering Wheel Lock .................... 1 3 ▫ T o Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...... 1 4 ▫ T o Release The Steering Wheel Lock ...... ...
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▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 2 1 ▫ T o T urn Off “Flash Lights W ith Lock” ....... 2 1 ▫ Programming Additional T ransmitters ...... 2 2 ▫ General Information ................... 2 2 ▫ T ransmitter Battery Replacement .......... 2 3 䡵 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 2 4 ▫ How T o Use Remote Start ...... ...
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▫ Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout (Four-Door Models Only) ......... 4 4 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......................... 4 5 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ................. 4 5 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert 威 ) ......................... 4 6 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant W omen ......... ...
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give you the number . The key code can also be obtained by your authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice. Ignition Key Removal Automatic T ransmission — If E ...
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Manual T ransmission — If Equipped 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ACC (ACCESSORY) position. 2. Push the ignition key inward. 3. T urn the ignition key to the LOCK position, and remove the key . W ARNING! Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is danger- ous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be war ...
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T o Manually Lock the Steering Wheel W ith the engine running, r otate the steering wheel one– half revolution from the straight ahead position, turn of f the engine, and r emove the key . Rotate the steering wheel slightly in both directions until the lock engages. T o Release the Steering Wheel Lock Insert the key in the ignition, and turn the ...
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If the V ehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that ther e is a fault in the electr onics. Should this occur , have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an authorized dealer . NOTE: • The Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System is not compat- ible with some aft ...
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dealer or by following the customer key programming procedur e. This procedur e consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank key is one that has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key 威 Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer . Customer Key Programming If you ...
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The new Sentry Key 威 is programmed. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro- grammed during this procedure. Repeat this pr ocedure to program up to eight keys. If you do not have a programmed Sentry Key 威 , contact your authorized dealer for details. NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized dealer to have all r ...
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differ ences in the horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will need to know which mode has been activated in order to deactivate it. Rearming The System If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to disarm it, the V ehicle Security Alarm will turn off the horn after three minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 1 ...
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button on the RKE transmitter to disarm the V ehicle Security Alarm. Y ou may also accidentally disarm the V ehicle Security Alarm by unlocking the driver’s door with the key and then locking it. The door will be locked but the V ehicle Security Alarm will not arm. ILLUMINA TED ENTR Y The interior lights will come on when you open any door . The ...
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T o Unlock the Doors and Swing Gate Press and release the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only , or twice to unlock all the doors and swing gate. When the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed, the Illuminated Entry will initiate and the parking lights will flash twice. The system can be programmed to unlock all ...
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T o Lock the Doors and Swing Gate Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit- ter to lock all doors. The turn signals will flash and the horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock signal. If desired, the “Sound Horn On Lock” featur e can be turned on or off using the following steps: 1. Press the RKE transmitter LOCK button for 4 t ...
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2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after four seconds) press the RKE transmitter LOCK button. Re- lease both buttons. 3. T est the “Flash Lights W ith Lock” featur e outside of the vehicle, by pressing the RKE transmitter LOCK button with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key removed. NOTE: Pressing the RKE transmitter LOCK button ...
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If your RKE transmitter fails to operate fr om a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. W eak battery in the RKE transmitter . The expected life of battery is five years. 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower , airport transmitter , military base, and some mobile or CB radios. T ransmitter Battery Replacemen ...
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NOTE: If the RKE transmitter is equipped with a screw , reinstall and tighten the scr ew until snug. REMOTE ST ARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve- niently fr om outside the vehicle while still maintaining security . The system has a range of 328 ft (100 m). NOTE: The v ...
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T o Enter Remote Start Press and r elease the REMOTE ST AR T button on the RKE transmitter twice, within five sec- onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle. NOTE: • The park lamps will turn on and remain ...
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T o Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the V ehicle Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the doors and disarm the V ehicle Security Alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle, insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position. N ...
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Upper Half Door Window Installation — If Equipped 1. Grasp the half door window and line up pins into pockets in lower door . 2. Push down to ensure the half door window is fully seated. Front Door Removal 1. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and lower outside hinges (using a #T50 T orx 威 head driver). 2. Unplug the wiring harness conn ...
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NOTE: If the red latch on the connector is locked, push the red latch to the right until you can only see the latch on one end (right) of the connector . This will unlock the connector tab, allowing the tab to be pressed down and enabling the harness to be disconnected. 3. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. Be careful not to allow the door t ...
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Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) 1. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and lower outside hinges (using a #T50 T orx 威 head driver). 2. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward. 3. Remove the trim access door fr om the bottom of B-pillar . 4. Unplug the wiring harness connector . 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 I n f o r ...
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NOTE: If the red latch on the connector is locked, push the red latch to the right until you can only see the latch on one end (right) of the connector . This will unlock the connector tab, allowing the tab to be pressed down and enabling the harness to be disconnected. 5. Unhook the door strap from the body hook. 6. W ith the door open, lift the d ...
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W ARNING! • For personal security reasons and safety in an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Do not leav ...
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Power Door Locks — If Equipped The door lock switch is located on each front door panel. Press the switch downward to lock the doors, and upward to unlock the doors. W ARNING! • For personal security reasons and safety in an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children ...
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2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h). 3. The transmission shift lever is in NEUTRAL or P ARK. 4. The driver door is opened. 5. The doors were not previously unlocked. 6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h). Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming The “Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit” feature can be ...
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6. The doors wer e not previously locked using the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . Automatic Door Locks Programming The “Automatic Door Locks” feature can be enabled or disabled as follows: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to L ...
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W indow Lockout Switch (Four-Door Models Only) The window lockout switch (located between the win- dow switches) allows you to disable the rear window switches that are located on the back of the center floor console. T o disable the window contr ols, press the win- dow lockout button downward. T o enable the window controls, pr ess the window lock ...
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Rear Power Windows (Four-Door Models Only) The rear passenger window switches are located on the back of the center floor console. Wind Buffeting W ind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressur e on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Y our vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down in certain open or partia ...
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NOTE: Close the r ear flip-up window before attempting to close the swing gate (hard top models only). CAUTION! Do not press on rear wiper blade when closing the rear flip-up window , as damage to the blade will result. W ARNING! Driving with the flip-up window open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. Y ou and your passengers could ...
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OCCUP ANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle ar e the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger , and side airbags (if equipped) for both the driver and front passenger . If you will be carrying children t ...
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inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times to reduce or pr event injuries. Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle have combination lap/shoulder belts. The belt webbing retractor is de- signed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to m ...
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W ARNING! (Continued) • T wo people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly . Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size. Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close t ...
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W ARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly . The lap portion could ride too high on your body , possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the ...
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W ARNING! (Continued) • A shoulder belt placed behind will not protect you from injury during a collision. Y ou are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together . 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. T o remove slack in the la ...
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W ARNING! • A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as possible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt cannot do its job as well. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the be ...
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Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lockout (Four-Door Models Only) This featur e is designed to lock the retractor whenever the 60% rear seatback is not fully latched. This pr events someone from wearing the rear center lap/shoulder belt when the rear seatback is not fully latched. NOTE: • If the rear center lap/shoulder belt cannot be pulle ...
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the front seat positions, the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push in on the anchorage near your outside shoulder and slide it up or down to r each the position that serves you best. W ARNING! Position the shoulder belt height adjusters ...
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occupant early in a collision. Pr etensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt must still be worn snugly and positioned properly . The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Re- straint Contr ol (ORC) Module. ...
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3. W ithin 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. 4. T urn the ignition key to the OFF position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. BeltAlert 威 can be reactivated by r ...
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W ARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and stow the seat belt extender when not needed. Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) This vehicle has airbags for both the ...
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The fr ont airbags have a multistage inflator design. This may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation that are based on collision severity . If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they are located inside the driver and front passenger seats, and their covers are also labeled SRS. NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the i ...
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W ARNING! (Continued) • If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags, do not attach cupholders or any other objects on or around the door . The inflating side airbag could drive the objects into occupants, causing serious injury . • Do not cover or place items on the airbag covers. These items may cause serious injury during in- flation. • D ...
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Infants in rear facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in that position. Children that are not big enough to pr operly wear the vehicle seat belt should be secured in the rear seat, in a child restraint or belt-positioning b ...
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W ARNING! • Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly . In some collisions, the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during airbag dep ...
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• Driver Seat T rack Position Sensors • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pr etensioner How the Airbag System W orks • The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) Module de- termines if a fr ontal or side collision is severe enough to requir e the front and/or side airbags to inflate. The front airbag inflators are designed to provide dif ferent ...
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• The Driver and Passenger Airbag/Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering wheel and the right side of the instrument panel. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A lar ge quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags. Dif ferent airbag inflation rates are poss ...
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• The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and the fr ont passenger , and position every- one for the best interaction with the front airbag. If a Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the Occupant Restraint Contr ol (ORC) Module detects a moderate-to-severe frontal collision, to help restrain the dri ...
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• It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you ar e involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to pr otect you. W ARNING! Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot protect you in another collision. Have the airbags, seat belt pretensioner , and seat belt retractor assem- bly repl ...
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Maintaining Y our Airbag System W ARNING! • Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. Y ou could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right ...
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deceleration data during and/or after airbag deploy- ment. EDR data are ONL Y recorded if an airbag deploys, or nearly deploys, and are otherwise unavailable. NOTE: 1. A near-deployment event occurs when the airbag sensor detects severe vehicle deceleration usually indica- tive of a crash, but not severe enough to warrant airbag deployment. 2. Unde ...
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1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data with a particular crash record in an aggregate database, provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter preserved. 2. Used in defense of litigation involving a Chrysler LLC product. 3. Requested by police under a legal warrant. 4. Otherwise required by law . Data parameters that may be r ...
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Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times, including babies and children. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small childr en ride in pr oper r estraint systems. This is the law , and you can be pr osecuted for ignoring it. Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck- ...
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• The infant carrier is only used r earward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). “Convertible” child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearwar d-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearwar d-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are ...
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Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. The manufacturer also recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will use it before you buy it. • The restraint must be a ...
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• Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the manufacturer’s instr uctions tell you. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or r emove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious per ...
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• The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible. • Check belt fit periodically . A child’s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind the ...
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NOTE: If your child restraint seat is not LA TCH- compatible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat belts. W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. LA TCH — Ch ...
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of reach of children. It is r ecommended that befor e installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the chi ...
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Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were pr ovided with the child restraint system. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion wher e it meets the seatback, and ar e visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. Y ou will easily feel them if you run your f ...
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In addition, ther e ar e tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat. Latch Anchorages (Four -Door Models) T ether Strap Mounting (T wo-Door Models) 68 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE ST ARTING YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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Many , but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means for adjusting the tension of the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some r ear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap having a hook for ...
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W ARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LA TCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. Installing Child Restraints Using the V ehicle Seat Belt In the rear seat, you may ...
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Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. For the outboar d seating positions, route the tether under the head rest, and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. W ARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and ...
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDA TIONS A long br eak-in period is not requir ed for the engine in your vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-thr ottle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws, contr ...
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SAFETY TIPS T ransporting Passengers NEVER TRANSPORT P ASSENGERS IN THE CARGO AREA. W ARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not ...
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If you are requir ed to drive with the trunk/liftgate open, make sure that all windows are closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the recir culation mode. The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a pr operly maintained engine exhaust system. Whenever a change is noticed in the ...
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Defroster Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. Y ou should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable. Periodic Safety Checks Y ou Should Make Outside the V ehicle T ires Examine tires for excessive tread wear an ...
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UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Mirrors .............................. 8 1 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 8 1 ▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 8 2 䡵 uconnect 威 phone ....................... 8 2 䡵 Seats ............................... 8 3 ▫ Front Seat Adjustment .................. 8 3 ▫ Man ...
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▫ T o Raise The Rear Seat ................. 9 2 䡵 T o Open And Close The Hood ............. 9 3 䡵 Lights .............................. 9 4 ▫ Multifunction Lever ................... 9 4 ▫ Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights And Headlights .......................... 9 4 ▫ Lights-On Reminder ................... 9 5 ▫ Headlight Dimme ...
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▫ Manual T ransmission ................. 1 0 4 ▫ T o Accelerate For Passing .............. 1 0 4 䡵 Electrical Power Outlet ................. 1 0 5 䡵 Cupholders .......................... 1 0 7 ▫ Front Cupholders .................... 1 0 7 ▫ Rear Cupholders ..................... 1 0 7 䡵 Storage ............................. 1 0 8 ▫ C ...
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▫ Door Frame Installation — Four-Door Models ........................... 1 2 8 䡵 Soft T op — T wo Door Models ............ 1 3 0 ▫ Folding Down The Soft T op ............. 1 3 3 ▫ Putting Up The Soft T op ............... 1 4 2 䡵 Soft T op (Four-Door Models) ............. 1 5 2 ▫ Folding Down The Soft T op ............. 1 5 6 ▫ Put ...
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MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror . The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the r ear window . Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be ...
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Outside Mirrors T o receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror . W ARNING! • V ehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right s ...
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V oice Recognition Button (uconnect 威 phone) When you press this button, a “Not Equipped with uconnect 威 ” message will display on your radio screen. Phone Button (uconnect 威 phone) When you press this button, a “Not Equipped with uconnect 威 ” message will display on your radio screen. SEA TS Front Seat Adjustment Move the seat forw ...
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W ARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked. Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lower e ...
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Front Seatback Recline Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the handle. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position. Front Easy Entry Seats — T wo Door Models Push the lever on the seatback rearwar d (toward the rear of the vehicle) to tilt the entire seat forwar d. Recline L ...
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Easy Entry Combination Lever — If Equipped Easy Entry Seat 86 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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1. T o return the seat to a sitting position, rotate the seatback upright until it locks. 2. Push the seat rearward until the track locks. NOTE: • The front driver seat has a full recliner memory , which will allow the seatback to be returned to its original position. If equipped with combination lever the seat- back will return to its first lock ...
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The restraints may be raised without pushing in the button. The rear head r estraints are not adjustable. Fold and T umble Rear Seat — T wo Door Models NOTE: • Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to reposition the fr ont seats. • Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear se ...
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2. Slowly flip the entire seat forward. 3. Return the seat to the normal position. 4. Raise the rear seatback using the assist strap and firmly lock the seat into position. Removing the Rear Seat — T wo Door Models W ARNING! • It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in the ...
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1. Remove the three rear subwoofer (if equipped) mounting nuts using a 15 mm socket. 2. Unplug the electrical connector from the rear sub- woofer (if equipped). 3. Fold the rear seat forward following steps 1 through 3 under “Fold and T umble Rear Seat” in this section. 4. Press down on the release bar on each side, and pull the seat out and aw ...
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Replacing the Rear Seat — T wo Door Models Reverse the steps for removing the seat. W ARNING! • T o help protect against personal injury , passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area with the rear seat folded down or removed from the ve- hicle. • The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only , not for passengers ...
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T o Fold Down the Rear Seat Locate the pull strap (lower outboard side of seat), and pull it toward you until the seatback r eleases. T o Raise the Rear Seat Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference from the car go area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position. NO ...
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD Release both the hood latches. Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, located in the middle of the hood opening. Push the latch to the left side of the vehicle, to open the hood. Y ou may have to push down slightly on the hood befor e pushing the safety latch. Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood. T o clo ...
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LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection, passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming and turn signals. The lever is located on the left side of the steering column. Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights and Headlights T urn the end of the m ...
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T o change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or down. NOTE: • Lens fogging can occur under certain atmospheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric conditions change to allow the condensation to change back into a vapor . T urning the lamps on will usually accelera ...
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T urn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down, and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash, to show proper operation of the front and r ear turn signal lights. If either light has a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that th ...
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upward detent position, or if equipped, when the UN- LOCK button is pressed on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . Also, the rear cargo lamp may be turned on by pr essing the lens. Pr ess the lens a second time to turn the light off. When a door is open and the interior lights are on, rotating the dimmer contr ol all the way down to the of ...
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Daytime Brightness Feature Certain instrument panel components (instrument clus- ter , radio display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the daytime. This can be helpful when driving with your headlights on during the daytime, such as in a parade or a funeral procession. T o activate this feature, rotate the left stalk one detent lower th ...
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CAUTION! In cold weather , always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted. Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather co ...
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Windshield W ashers T o use the washer , pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermit- tent interval previously selected. If the lever is pulled while in the of f position, the wipers wi ...
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Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. W ith one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Pull upwar ds on the lever to lock the column firmly in place. W ARNING! T ilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. W ithout a stable steering col- umn, you could lose contro ...
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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED Electronic Speed Control takes over the accelerator op- eration at speeds greater than 35 mph (56 km/h). The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel. NOTE: In order to ensur e proper operation, the Elec- tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if m ...
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W ARNING! Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. Y ou could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. Y ou could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it. T o Set a Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the d ...
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tapping the Electronic Speed Control lever three times will increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc. T o decrease speed while Electr onic Speed Contr ol is on, push down and hold SET DECEL. Release the Electronic Speed Control lever when the desired speed is r eached, and the new speed will be set. T apping the SET DECEL button once will result in ...
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On steep hills, a gr eater speed loss or gain and/or more frequent downshifts (auto transmission only) may occur so it may be preferable to drive without Electr onic Speed Control. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET There are two 12-V olt (DC) auxiliary power outlets that can provide up to 160 W atts (13 Amps) of current for accessories designed for use with ...
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W ARNING! T o avoid serious injury or death: • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle. • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure. CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehi ...
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CUPHOLDERS Front Cupholders The front cupholders ar e located in the center console. NOTE: The front cupholder insert is removable for cleaning. Rear Cupholders The r ear cupholders ar e located on the back of the center console. Front Cupholders Rear Cupholders 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e ...
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STORAGE Console Storage Compartment T o lock or unlock the storage compartment, insert igni- tion the key and turn. T o open the storage compartment, press the latch and lift the cover . Rear Storage Compartment The rear storage compartment cover is held by a spring- loaded latch. In or der to remove the rear storage com- partment cover , use the f ...
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DUAL T OP — IF EQUIPPED If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual T op, you must remove one of the tops from the vehicle. If the soft top is removed, the pivot brackets must also be removed from the sport bar . The soft top was installed at the factory for shipping purposes only . The soft top and the hard top are to be used independently . Removal ...
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2. Remove the hard top. Refer to “Freedom T op Thr ee- Piece Modular Hard T op — Front/Rear Panel Removal” later in this section. 3. Remove the soft top bow assembly pivot bracket screws (two per side) using a #T30 T orx 威 head driver . 4. Using a rubber mallet, carefully tap the knuckles from the left and right metal pivot brackets. Remove ...
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6. Reinstall the hard top. Refer to “Freedom T op Three- Piece Modular Hard T op — Front/Rear Panel Installa- tion” later in this section. Installing the Soft T op NOTE: The following procedures ar e for first time set up only . For future soft top procedur es, refer to “Soft T op” in this section. 1. Locate and r emove the following item ...
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3. Install the door frames. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section. 4. If the soft top has been r emoved, follow these steps to reinstall the soft top. If the soft top is on the vehicle, proceed to step #5. a. If the pivot brackets have been removed, unzip the sport bar covers and attach the pivot brackets to the sports bar with the four screws ...
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d. Screw the pivot screws back into place using a #T30 T orx 威 head driver . Secure them until they are snug, being careful not to cr oss-thread the scr ews or over- tighten. CAUTION! Do not overtighten the screws. Y ou can strip the screws if they are overtightened. 5. Remove the swing gate bar (black metal bar for bottom of rear window) and set ...
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NOTE: Be sure the wire harness in the left rear corner is not tangled in the soft top bows before you lift the top. 6. Unsnap and r emove the black boot cover . This cover should be discarded. It was intended as a protective cover for shipping only . NOTE: A visual instruction sheet is enclosed in the dual top wrap. 7. Put up the soft top. Refer to ...
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CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew: • It is recommended that the top be free of water prior to panel removal. Removing the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicles interior . • The hard top assembly must be positioned prop- er ...
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3. T urn the rear L-shaped lock (located above the shoul- der belt anchorage). 4. T urn the rear fasteners (knobs) (located on the over- head speaker bar assembly) counter-clockwise until they can be removed. 1 16 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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5. Unlatch the header panel latch located at the top of the windshield. 6. Remove the panel. T o remove the right panel, follow the steps above except for Step 2. Front Panel(s) Installation NOTE: Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the panels are sitting flush with the body . 1. Install the rig ...
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Front Panel(s) Installation Only (With Rear Hard T op Removed) 1. T urn the left and right panels over and move the spacer block (located on the rear of the panel) upward 90 degrees. NOTE: The front panel(s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Set the panels on the windshield frame so that there is no overhang. Also, make sure that the p ...
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4. Remove the six T orx 威 head scr ews that secur e the hard top to the vehicle (along the interior bodyside) using a #40 T orx 威 head driver . 5. Open the swing gate all the way to ensure clearance of the rear window glass. Lift the r ear window glass. 6. Locate the wir e harness on the left r ear inside corner of the vehicle. 7. Disconnect th ...
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CAUTION! Make sure the storage cap is installed to prevent foreign materials from entering the washer tube and clogging system, and also to prevent fluid from being sprayed into the rear of the vehicle. 8. Disconnect the wire harness from the hard top by pressing the tab at the side of the connector and pulling to disconnect. NOTE: If the red latch ...
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Rear Hard T op Installation NOTE: If the door frames are installed from soft top usage, they must be removed prior to installation of the hard top. 1. Inspect the hard top seals for damage and replace if necessary . 2. Install the har d top using the same steps for removal in reverse or der . NOTE: Make sure that the hard top is sitting flush with ...
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CAUTION! (Continued) • Careless handling and storage of the removable door frame(s) may damage the seals, causing water to leak into the vehicle’s interior . • The door frame(s) must be positioned properly to ensure sealing. Improper installation can cause water to leak into the vehicle’s interior . Door Frame Removal — T wo-Door Models 1 ...
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2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the front of the door frame. 3. Pull the frame toward you with your r earward hand to remove the frame fr om the vehicle. 4. Screw the knobs back into the door frame and fold for storage. Store in a secur e location. W ARNING! Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an event of an accident ...
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Door Frame Installation — T wo-Door Models 1. Unfold door frame and unscrew thumbscrews. 2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, behind the door opening. 3. After the door frame pin has been set into the body side hole, carefully set the front of the door frame into the rubber seal at the top of the windshield. 4. Startin ...
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5. Starting with the front knob, screw in and tighten both knobs. Repeat on the other side. Door Frame Removal — Four-Door Models 1. Unscrew and remove the two forward most door frame attachment knobs. W ARNING! Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands are not used. 3 UNDERST ANDING ...
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2. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the upper front of the fr ont door frame. 3. Pull the frame toward you with your front hand to remove the frame fr om the vehicle. 4. Unscrew and remove the remaining door frame at- tachment knob on the rear door frame. 126 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v ...
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5. Place one hand on the upper rear and one hand on the upper front of the r ear door frame. Pull the frame toward you with your rear hand to r emove the frame from the vehicle. 6. Screw the knob back into the door frame and fold for storage. Store in a secur e location. W ARNING! Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an event of an accid ...
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Door Frame Installation — Four-Door Models 1. Install the rear door frame first. 2. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, just behind the rear door opening. 3. Position the top of the door frame against the metal sport bar and press onto the side bar making sure not to pinch the material of the sports bar covers and to ens ...
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5. Carefully set the fr ont of the fr ont door frame in the rubber seal at the top of the windshield. Then, clip the front of the door rail over the side bar making sure that the material for the side bar cover is not pinched by the door frame. Position the rear of the fr ont door frame to lay on top of the front of the r ear door frame. 6. Loosely ...
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SOFT TOP — TWO DOOR MODELS Please visit the owners section of Jeep.com for instruc- tional videos. CAUTION! The soft top is not designed to carry any additional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunt- ing, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc. Also, it was not designed as a structural member of the vehicle and, thus, cannot pro ...
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CAUTION! (Continued) • Refer to “Appearance Care for Fabric T op Models” in Section 7 of this manual. It contains important information on cleaning and caring for your vehi- cle’s fabric top. • Do not use any tools (screwdrivers, etc.) to pry or force any of the clamps, clips, or retainers securing the soft top. Do not force or pry the so ...
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CAUTION! Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior water damage, stains or mildew on the top material: • It is recommended that the top be free of water prior to opening it. Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior . (Continued) CAUTION! (Continued) ...
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Folding Down The Soft T op 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter W indow 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — Sail Panel 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter W indow 5 — Plastic Retainer 10 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter W indow 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d ...
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1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels 134 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft top. If zippers ar e difficult to operate due to r oad dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush. Cleaning products are available thr ough your authorized dealer . 1. If your vehicle has half doors, remove each hal ...
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3. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 4. Release the header latches and leave the hooks in the loops on the windshield. 5. Open the swing gate. 6. Before unzipping the rear window , release the first 3 in (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearwar d out of the swing gate brackets ...
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• Unzip the r ear window starting at the right lower corner of the window . Pull the zipper up, across the top and down to the left lower corner . Zipper pulls will stay on the rear window . Pull down on the rear window to disengage it fr om the zipper on the top cover . Stow the windows car efully to avoid scratch- ing. 7. Undo the V elcr o 威 ...
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10. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers fr om the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. NOTE: When releasing the sail panel r etainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear r oof bow . 1 1. As you begin to lower the top, fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft top. 138 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR V ...
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12. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed unless the hard top is being installed. T o remove the swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while r olling the entir e bracket back in towar d the vehicle to disengage. 13. Completely release the latches fr om the loops on the windshield frame. If your vehicle is not equipp ...
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14. Make sure the plastic sleeves ar e slid forward over the Sunrider 威 link (Sunrider 威 Models only). 15. Unlatch the side bows from both door rails (Sun- rider 威 Models only). 16. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted brake light. Move to the front of the vehicle. Grasp the s ...
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NOTE: Help from another person will ease this opera- tion. 17. T uck the fabric and the check straps between the bows and as far inward as possible. This will keep any portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle. When the top is completely down, position the drip rails so they make a “v-shape”; this prevents damage to the soft top m ...
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Putting Up The Soft T op 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 2 — 2– Bow 7 — Quarter W indow 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — Sail Panel 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter W indow 5 — Plastic Retainer 10 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter W indow 142 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y ...
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1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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1. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 2. Install door frames, if r emoved. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section. 3. Make sure the plastic sleeve is slid rearward over Sunrider 威 link (Sunrider 威 Models only). 4. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the side bow and the 2–bow (middle bow) up and over the sports ba ...
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6. Make sure the Sunrider 威 bracket on the side bows latches to the door rails (Sunrider 威 Models only). 7. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches). 8. If the swing gate brackets were removed, install them by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior side of the bo ...
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9. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail panels over the rear r oof bow . 10. Partially install the sail panel r etainers into the body side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) towar d the r ear window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the rear roof bow (3–bow) will aid to reach the channel with the retainers. 146 UNDE ...
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1 1. T o install the side windows, affix the window tem- porarily by attaching to the V elcro 威 in the rear corner . Start the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm). 12. Insert the fr ont retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so can resul ...
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13. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the V elcro 威 along the top and rear of the window . Repeat this step for the opposite side. 1 — Incorrect Insertion 2 — Correct Insertio ...
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14. Locate the black swing gate bar . Slide the swing gate bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window . The spongy part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed. 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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15. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to pr event damage. 150 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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16. Run the zipper fully around to the right side of the window . 17. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets. 18. Apply downward pr essure on the top corner of the rear soft top bow (3–bow), then complete attaching the sail panel retainers into the body side channel. 19. Open the doors and insert the r oof r etainer ...
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20. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to their secured position. SOFT TOP (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) Please visit the owner’s section of Jeep.com for instruc- tional videos. CAUTION! The soft top is not designed to carry any additional loads such as roof racks, spare tires, building, hunt- ing, or camping supplies, and/or luggage, etc. A ...
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Place the vehicle in a warm area. Pull steadily on the top fabric. The vinyl will str etch back to its original size and the top can then be snapped into place. If the tempera- ture is 41°F (5°C) or below , do not attempt to put the top down or roll the rear or side curtains. CAUTION! • Do not run a fabric top through an automatic car wash. Win ...
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W ARNING! • Do not drive the vehicle with the rear window curtain up unless the side curtains are also open. Dangerous exhaust gases which can kill could enter the vehicle. • The fabric upper doors and fabric top are designed only for protection against the elements. Do not rely on them to contain occupants within the vehicle or to protect agai ...
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NOTE: Do not remove any of the three attachment knobs unless you are planning on installing the hard top. 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 155 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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Folding Down The Soft T op 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 1 1 — Plastic Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter W indow 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — 4–Bow 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter W indow 5 — Sail Panel 10 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter W indow 156 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P ...
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1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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NOTE: Clean side and rear windows before removal to assist in preventing scratching during removal of the soft top. If zippers ar e difficult to operate due to r oad dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush. Cleaning products are available thr ough your authorized dealer . 1. If your vehicle has half-doors, remove each hal ...
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3. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 4. Release the header latches and hooks from the loops on the windshield frame. 5. Open the swing gate. 6. Before unzipping the rear window , release the first 3 in (7.6 cm) of both sail panels from the channel. Remove the swing gate bar by pulling it straight rearwar d out of the swing gate brackets. ...
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• Unzip the r ear window starting at the right lower corner of the window . Pull the zipper up, across the top and down to the left lower corner . Zipper pulls will stay on the rear window . Pull down on the rear window to disengage it fr om the zipper on the top cover . Stow the windows car efully to avoid scratch- ing. 7. Undo the V elcr o 威 ...
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10. Finish releasing the sail panel retainers fr om the body side channel at the rear corners of the vehicle. NOTE: When releasing the sail panel r etainers, it is helpful to pull down on the rear r oof bow . 1 1. Fold the sail panels so that they rest on top of the soft top. 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161 I n f o r m a t i o n ...
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12. The swing gate brackets do not need to be removed unless the hard top is being installed. T o remove the swing gate brackets, pull the front of the bracket forward while r olling the entir e bracket back in towar d the vehicle to disengage. 13. Grasp the front side bow behind the header , and lift the top. 162 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YO ...
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14. Fold back the front section of the top, pulling the fabric r earward. Gently rest the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. 15. Fold the top material so that the plastic r etainers form a “W” as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds. 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 163 I n f o r m a t i o n P ...
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16. Release the side bows by pressing down on the latch above the front of the r ear door . Push the top rearward to disengage. Repeat this step on the other side. 17. Before lowering the top, open the swing gate to prevent possible damage to the rear center high-mounted brake light. Grasp the folded side bows and slide the top along the door frame ...
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NOTE: Help from another person will ease this opera- tion. 19. T uck the fabric and the check straps between the bows as far inside as possible. This will keep any portion of the top from flapping outside of the vehicle. 20. Once the top is fully down, use the V elcro 威 straps provided to secure the top to the vehicle by wrapping the strap around ...
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Putting Up The Soft T op 1 — Header Bow 6 — Body Side Retainer 1 1 — Plastic Retainer 2 — 2–Bow 7 — Quarter W indow 3 — 3–Bow 8 — Check Strap 4 — 4–Bow 9 — Front Retainer — Quarter W indow 5 — Sail Panel 10 — Bottom Retainer — Quarter W indow 166 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I n f o r m a t i o n P r ...
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1 — Zipper Start 2 — Zipper Finish 3 — Swing Gate Bar 4 — Swing Gate Brackets 5 — Sail Panels 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 167 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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NOTE: Be extremely careful when putting up the soft top to pr event the doors from getting scratched. It may be helpful to open the rear doors. 1. Install the door frames, if removed. Refer to “Door Frame” in this section. 2. Undo the straps used to secur e the top in the down position and store in secur e location. 3. Open the swing gate. 4. G ...
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5. Insert the slider feature of the knuckles into the door frame tracks and slide the top forward. 6. Ensure that the top locks into the Sunrider 威 locking mechanisms that are located above the fr ont of the rear doors. 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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7. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 8. Standing on the side of the vehicle, lift the top by the side bow until it rests on the windshield frame. 9. Before attaching the header latches, be sure the top retainers above the doors do not get trapped between the top and the door frame. Also, make certain the feet at both ends of the 2–bow ( ...
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10. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side onto the windshield loops (do not close the latches). 1 1. If the swing gate brackets wer e removed, install them by hooking the rear edge of the bracket on the interior side of the body channel. Then, rotate it r earward and over the channel until it snaps onto the exterior part of the r ...
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12. Ensure that the straps are positioned correctly before pulling the sail panels over the rear r oof bow (4–bow). Partially install the sail panel retainers into the body side channel, leaving the last 3 in (7.6 cm) toward the rear window loose (on both sides). Pulling down on the rear roof bow (4–bow) will aid in reaching the channel with th ...
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13. T o install the side windows, af fix the window tem- porarily by attaching it to the V elcro 威 in the upper rear corner . Start the zipper but close only about 1 in (2.5 cm). 14. Insert the fr ont retainer of the window into the door channel, making sure the retainer is fully seated and properly positioned on the door frame. Failure to do so ...
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15. Insert the retainer along the bottom edge of the window into the bottom side channel, beginning at the front and working to the rear of the vehicle. Finish by closing the zipper completely and attaching the V elcro 威 along the top and rear of the window . Repeat this step for the opposite side. 1 — Incorrect Insertion 2 — Correct Insertio ...
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16. Locate the black swing gate bar . Slide the swing gate bar over the receiver at the bottom inside of the rear window . The spongy part of the seal should be down and pointed outward to seal with the swing gate when closed. 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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17. Install the rear window by starting both zipper ends at the lower left corner of the rear window opening. Ensure that the zippers are properly started and aligned before zipping to pr event damage. 18. Run the first zipper fully ar ound to the right side of the window . 19. Grasp the swing gate bar and position it into the swing gate brackets. ...
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21. Open the doors and insert the top r etainers into the channels in the door frame above the doors, starting at the front and working towar d the rear of the vehicle. 22. Ensure the plastic r etainer is tucked in pr operly at the B-pillar and not pinching the seal. 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i ...
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23. Close the header latches and return the sun visors to their secured position. SUNRIDER 姞 (TWO-DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior . NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph (64 km/h) with the Sunri ...
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Opening the Sunrider 姞 1. Insert your finger behind the plastic retainer . Pull down and roll the retainer out of the channel. Repeat this on the other side. 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 3. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 I n f o r m a t i o n ...
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4. Slide the plastic sleeve forward. 5. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the material is folded back as shown. NOTE: The Sunrider 威 latch on the door rail should not be activated for Sunrider 威 use. If activated, the soft top must be reinstalled starting fr om the sail panels. 180 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE I ...
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6. Locate the straps to secure the side bows. W rap the straps around the bows as shown. Repeat on the other side. 7. Reposition the sun visors. Closing the Sunrider 姞 1. Remove the straps from the side bows. 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 3. Grasp the fr ont header and pull it to the front of the vehicle. 4. Hook the header latch ...
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SUNRIDER 姞 (FOUR-DOOR MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Operating the top, opening a door or lowering a window while the top is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicle’s interior . NOTE: If you are going to be driving faster than 40 mph (64 km/h) with the Sunrider 威 feature open, it is recom- mended that you remove the rear window of the ...
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3. Release the header latches from the loops on the windshield frame. 4. Grasp the front side bow behind the header , and lift the top. 3 UNDERST ANDING THE FEA TURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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5. Fold back the front section of the top and gently r est the header on top of the rear portion of the deck. 6. Fold the top material so that the plastic retainers form a “W” as shown. Enter the vehicle and move the material into two folds. Ensur e that the straps are securely stowed. 7. Close the front header latches. 8. Secure the top by usi ...
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T o Close Perform the above steps in the opposite order . NOTE: Failure to fold the fabric rearward will allow the material to sag and may block the rearview mirr or . FOLDING WINDSHIELD The fold-down windshield and removable side bars on your vehicle are structural elements that can provide some protection in some accidents. The windshield also pr ...
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Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as the task that requir ed their removal is completed and before you return to on-road driving. Both you and your passenger should wear seat belts at all times, on-road and off-r oad, r egardless of whether the windshield is raised or folded down. Outside rearview mirrors are mounted on the d ...
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Lowering the Windshield and Removing Side Bars 1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following the instructions in this manual. NOTE: T o assist in properly reinstalling side bars, mark the original locations prior to removing. 2. Remove the two top hex bolts (13 mm), and the one side hex bolt (13 mm) visible through the trim (Do not remov ...
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NOTE: Pull side bar out horizontally when r emoving. CAUTION! Do not remove the head impact foam from the side bars, as damage to the foam may result. NOTE: Store all of the mounting bolts in their original threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping. 5. Remove the side bar assembly , and r eattach the sport bar V elcro 威 covering. 6. T o safely s ...
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7. Remove the windshield wiper arms by first pulling the wiper away from the windshield and out to the “lock” position. Unsnap the wiper arm nut caps, and remove the retaining nuts. Lift the wiper arms off and store them in the center console or securely behind the rear seat. NOTE: It may be necessary to use a battery terminal puller tool in or ...
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9. Lower the windshield gently until it contacts the rubber hood bumpers. 10. Secure the windshield by passing a cinch strap through the footman hoop on the center of the hood and on the center of the windshield frame. T ighten the strap to secure the windshield in place. Raising the Windshield and Replacing Side Bars 1. Raise the windshield. 2. Lo ...
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3. Attach the front of the side bar to the windshield frame. • Install the top two hex bolts (13 mm) first, then the lower side hex bolt (13 mm). The lower side bolt will not align until the top two bolts are installed. 4. T ighten all side bar attachment bolts. 5. Install the lower windshield plates with the six black round-headed T orx 威 head ...
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REAR WINDOW FEA TURES — HARD TOP ONL Y Rear Window Wiper/W asher — If Equipped A rotary ring switch on the control lever (located on the right side of the steering column), contr ols the operation of the r ear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of the switch up to the “On” position will activate the wiper . Rotating the switch ring ...
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If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned to the LOCK position, the wiper will automatically r eturn to the “Park” position. When the vehicle is r estarted, the wiper will resume function at whichever position the switch is set at. Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped The r ear window defr oster button is located on the bottom ...
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UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL CONTENTS 䡵 Instrument Panel Features ............... 1 9 8 䡵 Instrument Cluster .................... 1 9 9 䡵 Instrument Cluster Description ............ 2 0 0 䡵 Compass And T rip Computer — If Equipped .......................... 2 1 2 ▫ Control Buttons ..................... 2 1 2 ▫ T rip Condition ...
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䡵 Sales Code (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD Radio – If Equipped .................... 2 3 2 ▫ Operating Instructions — V oice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped ............. 2 3 2 ▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect 威 phone — If Equipped ...................... 2 3 2 ▫ Clock Setting Procedur e ............... 2 3 2 䡵 Sales Code ...
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▫ Selecting uconnect 威 studios (Satellite) Mode ............................. 2 5 7 ▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 2 5 7 ▫ Reception Quality .................... 2 5 7 ▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect 威 studios (Satellite) Mode ..................... 2 5 8 ▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect 威 phone (If Equipped) .. ...
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INSTRUMENT P ANEL FEA TURES 1 — Air Outlet 6 — Climate Contr ols 2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Power Outlet 3 — Horn 8 — Lower Switch Bank 4 — Radio 9 — Auxiliary Power Outlet / Cigar Lighter 5 — Glove Compartment 198 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 4 UNDERST ANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT P ANEL 199 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank. NOTE: When the ignition switch is turned to OFF , the fuel gauge, voltmeter , oil pressure and temperature gauges may not show accurate readings. When the engine is not running, turn the ignition switch to ON to obtain accurate readings. 2. Charging S ...
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7. Seat Belt Reminder Light A warning chime and an indicator light will alert you to buckle the seat belts. When the belt is buckled, the chime will stop, but the light will stay on for about six seconds, until it times out. 8. T urn Signal Indicators The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is operated. A ton ...
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indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low , or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir . If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir , it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfuncti ...
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V ehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake W arning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is r equired. Operation of the Brake W arning Light can be checked by turning the ignition swit ...
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14. Rear Axle Lock Indicator — If Equipped This light indicates when the rear axle lock has been activated. 15. T achometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM). CAUTION! Do not operate the engine with the tachometer pointer in the red area. Engine damage will occur . 16. Engine T emperatur e W arning Light This light warns ...
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CAUTION! Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine of f immediatel ...
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21. Odometer / T rip Odometer Reset Button Press this button to change the display fr om odometer to either of the two trip odometer settings. T rip A or T rip B will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Press and hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles or kilometers. The odometer must be in trip mode to reset. 22. S ...
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maintain correct tire pressur e, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pr essure telltale. Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure tellt ...
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U.S. federal regulations requir e that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the pur chaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There- fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so the correct mileage can be determi ...
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cluster . T o reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), r efer to the following procedur e: 1. T urn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times within 10 seconds. 3. T urn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. NOTE: If ...
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26. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light / T raction Contr ol System (TCS) Indicator Light If the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) / T raction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. This indicator light starts to flash as soon as ...
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30. Electronic Throttle Contr ol (ETC) Light This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is run- ning, the light will either stay on or flash depending on the natur e of the problem. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle is safely and completely stopped and the s ...
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COMP ASS AND TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED The Compass/T rip Computer is located in the instru- ment cluster . It featur es a driver-interactive display (dis- plays information such as outside temperature, compass direction, and trip information). Control Buttons Press and release the left button (on the instrument cluster) to access the computer d ...
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Estimated Range (DTE) This display shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This esti- mated distance is based on the most r ecent trip informa- tion: (A verage Fuel Economy) x (Fuel Remaining). This display cannot be reset. Elapsed T ime (ET) This display shows the accumulated ignition ON time since th ...
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Compass Calibration The compass on your vehicle will automatically calibrate when new , and will continuously adjust itself over the life of the vehicle. If the CAL indicator is on (or flashing), drive slowly (under 10 MPH) in an open area until the CAL indicator is off. NOTE: • A good calibration r equires a level surface and an environment free ...
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If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate and the variance has been properly set, you may wish to manu- ally recalibrate the compass. T o manually calibrate the compass: 1. First enter the variance mode. Pr ess and hold the left button (located on the instrument cluster) for approxi- mately 10 seconds to enter the variance mode, and release the ...
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the variance mode and r elease the button when the V AR symbol appears. The current variance value will also be displayed. T o change the zone, press the left button once to increment the zone. The default is Zone 8. After Zone 15, the values will wrap around to Zone 1. When the correct zone is displayed (per the Compass V ariance Zone Map) for the ...
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SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME cont ...
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to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next listenable station in AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) fr equenc ...
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4. Adjust the minutes using the right side TUNE/ SCROLL control knob. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the time change. 5. T o exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. The clock can also be set by pressing the SETUP button and selecting the “SET HOME CLOCK” entry . Once in this display follow the above procedur e, starting at ...
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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display . T urn the TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Push the r otary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and F ADE will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust t ...
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Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R & B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious T alk Rel T alk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R & B Sports Sports T alk T alk T op 40 T op 40 W eather W eather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music T ype icon is dis ...
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• DISC Play/Pause - Y ou can toggle between playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by pushing the SELECT button (if equipped). • DVD Play Options - Selecting the DVD Play Options will display the following: • Subtitle – Repeatedly pressing SELECT will switch subtitles to differ ent subtitle languages that are available on the disc (if equipped ...
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TUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save changes. • Player Defaults - Selecting this item will allow the user to scroll through the following items and set defaults according to customer pr eference. Menu Language — If Equipped Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the default ...
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Aspect Ratio — If Equipped Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide screen, pan scan, and letter box. AutoPlay — If Equipped When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the movie. In some rare cases, the DVD player may not auto-play the main title. In such cases, use ...
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Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display . Button s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12 Satellite (if equipped) stations}. DISC Button Pressing the DISC button will allow you to switch from AM/FM modes to Disc modes. Operation Instructions - ...
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Radio display will show ⬙ LOADING DISC ⬙ when the disc is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc. CAUTION! This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only . The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. Eject Button — Ejecting Compact Disc(s) Press the EJECT button and the pushbutton with ...
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R W/FF (CD MODE) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released, or R W or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Rewind) button works in a similar manner . AM or FM Button (CD MODE) Switches the radio into the AM or FM radio mode. Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files The radio can play MP3/WMA files; ho ...
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Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3/ WMA files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙ keep disc open after writing ⬙ ar e most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3/ WMA playback may result ...
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ID3 T ag information for artist, song title, and album title are supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not supported. Playback of MP3/WMA Files When a medium containing MP3/WMA data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contain ...
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INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play) Pressing the INFO button r epeatedly will scroll through the following T AG information: Song T itle, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if available). Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the INFO button for three seconds or more and radio will dis ...
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TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode) Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day . The time of day will display for five seconds. R W/FF (Auxiliary Mode) No function. SET Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. Operating Instructions — V oice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped) For the radio, refer to “V oice Rec ...
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intended for home and other limited viewing uses only , unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. DTS™ ⬙ DTS™ ⬙ and ⬙ DTS™ 2.0 ⬙ are trademarks of Digital The- ater Systems, Inc. SALES CODE (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO – IF EQUIPPED NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower ...
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T o Manually Set the Clock — RER/REN 1. T urn on the radio. 2. T ouch the screen wher e the time is displayed. 3. T ouch the scr een wher e “User Clock” is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 4. T o move the hour forward, touch the screen wher e the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis- played. T o mo ...
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Show T ime if Radio is Off When selected, this featur e will display the time of day on the touch screen when the radio is turned off. Proceed as follows to change the current setting: 1. T urn on the radio. 2. T ouch the screen where the time is displayed. The clock setting menu will appear on the screen. 3. When this feature is on, a check mark w ...
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SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 AUX JACK) NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to tu ...
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SEEK Buttons Press and release the SEEK buttons to search for the next listenable station in AM/FM mode. Pr ess the right switch to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping, until you release it. TIME Button ...
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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a second time and MID will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decr ease the mid-range tones. Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a third time and TREBLE will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the right or left to incr ease or decr ease the tre ...
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SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be stor ed into pushbutton memory . The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the pushbutton twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will display . Button s1-6 These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you commi ...
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If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the track number , and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. CAUTION! • This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discs only . The use of o ...
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the current selection. Pressing and holding the SEEK button will allow faster scrolling through the tracks in CD and MP3 modes. TIME Button Press this button to change the display fr om a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display . R W/FF Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CD player will begin to fast forwar ...
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Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio ar e ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally . UDF and Apple HFS formats ...
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Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will r ecognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate an ...
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Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take mor e time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than C ...
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SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLA YER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. Operating Instructions — Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/V olume Control (Rotary) Push the ON/VOLU ...
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to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding either button will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. V oice Recognition System (Radio) — If Equipped Refer to “V oice Recognition System (VR)” in Section 3. V oice Recognition Button uconne ...
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5. T o exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds. The clock can also be set by pr essing the SETUP button. For vehicles equipped with satellite radio, pr ess the SETUP button, use the TUNE/SCROLL control to select SET CLOCK, and then follow the above procedur e, starting at Step 2. For vehicles not equipped with satellite radio, press the SE ...
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Push the rotary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fourth time and BALANCE will display . T urn the TUNE/ SCROLL control knob to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Push the r otary TUNE/SCROLL control knob a fifth time and F ADE will display . T urn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to the left or right to adjust t ...
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Program T ype 16-Digit Character Display Personality Persnlty Public Public Rhythm and Blues R & B Religious Music Rel Musc Religious T alk Rel T alk Rock Rock Soft Soft Soft Rock Soft Rck Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B Sports Sports T alk T alk T op 40 T op 40 W eather W eather By pressing the SEEK button when the Music T ype icon is displ ...
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AM/FM Button Press the button to select either AM or FM mode. SET/RND Button — T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you ar e r eceiving a station that you wish to commit to pushbutton memory , press the SET/RND button. The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window . Select the button (1 to 6) you wish to lock onto this station and press and ...
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• This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recor dable compact discs (CD-R), r ewritable compact discs (CD-R W), compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks. Inserting Compact Disc(s) Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into th ...
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If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will reinsert the CD but will not play it. A disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF . NOTE: Ejecting with the ignition OFF is not allowed on convertible or soft-top models (if equipped). SEEK Button Press the r ...
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Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files; however , acceptable MP3 file r ecording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported Media (Disc T ypes) The MP3 file recor ding media supported by the radio are CDDA, CD-R, CD-R W , MP3, and CDDA+MP3. Supported Medium Format ...
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Discs cr eated with an option such as ⬙ keep disc open after writing ⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may r esult in longer disc loading times. Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will r ecognize only files with the *.MP3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.MP3 exte ...
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Playback of MP3 Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take mor e time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than C ...
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Press and hold the INFO button again for thr ee seconds to return to ⬙ elapsed time ⬙ display . Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is an audio input jack which allows the user to plug in a portable device such as an MP3 player or cassette player and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and pla ...
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sports, news, entertainment, and pr ogramming for chil- dren, dir ectly fr om its satellites and br oadcasting studios. NOTE: Sirius service is not available in Hawaii and has limited coverage in Alaska. System Activation Sirius Satellite Radio service is pre-activated and you may begin listening immediately to the one year of audio service that is ...
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ESN/SID Access W ith REN/RER Radios While in SA T mode, press the MENU button on the radio faceplate. Next, touch the SUBSCRIPTION tab on the touch screen. All the ESNs that apply to your vehicle will display . ESN/SID Access W ith REU Radio While in SA T mode, press the MENU button on the radio faceplate. Next, turn the knob surr ounding the joyst ...
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• Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can cause intermittent reception. • Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can cause signal blockage. Operating Instructions — uconnect 姞 studios (Satellite) Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. SEEK Buttons Press and release the ...
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R W/FF Pressing the R W (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttons causes the tuner to search for the next channel in the direction of the arr ows. TUNE Control (Rotary) T urn the r otary TUNE/SCROLL control knob clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the channel. MUSIC TYPE Button — Except REU Radio Pressing this button once will turn ...
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SETUP Button Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select the following items: • Display Sirius ID number — Press the AUDIO/ SELECT button to display the Sirius ID number . This number is used to activate, deactivate, or change the Sirius subscription. SET Button – T o Set the Pushbutton Memory When you are receiving a channel that you wish ...
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Operating Instructions — Video Entertainment System (VES)™ (If Equipped) Refer to separate “V ideo Entertainment System (VES)™ Guide.” CD/DVD MAINTENANCE T o keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft ...
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CLIMA TE CONTROLS Manual Heater Only The controls for the heating/ventilation system in this vehicle consist of a series of r otary knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain the desired interior condi- tions. Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several pat- terns of air distribution as identified by the symbols. Panel A ...
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NOTE: There is a dif ference in temperatur e between the upper and lower outlets for added comfort. The warmer air goes to the floor outlets. This featur e gives improved comfort during sunny but cool conditions. Floor Air is directed thr ough the floor outlets and side window demist outlets with a small amount through the defr ost outlet. Mix Air ...
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T emperature Control Use this control (right rotary knob) to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment. The blue area of the scale indicates cooler temperatur es while the red ar ea indicates warmer temperatures. Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System — If Equipped The controls for the heating/air conditioning and v ...
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Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several pat- terns of air distribution as identified by the symbols. Panel Air is directed through the outlets in the instr ument panel. These outlets can be adjusted to direct airflow . Bi-Level Air is dir ected through the panel and floor outlets. NOTE: There is a dif ference in temperatur e ...
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Defrost Air is directed through the windshield and side window demist outlets. Use this mode with maxi- mum fan and temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting. NOTE: The air conditioning compressor operates in both Mix and Defrost even if the fan switch is not in the A/C position. This dehumidifies the air to help dry the w ...
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NOTE: If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con- denser: located in front of the radiator , for an accumula- tion of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser . Fabric front fascia protectors may r educe air flow to the condenser , reducin ...
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Air Conditioning Normal Operation Press this button to engage the air conditioning. A light will illumi- nate when the air conditioning system is engaged. Once the air conditioning is engaged, use a combination of the mode contr ol, fan speed control, and tempera- ture control to achieve your de- sired interior temperatur e. NOTE: The air condition ...
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Operating Tips W indow Fogging W indows will fog on the inside when the humidity inside the vehicle is high. This often occurs in mild or cool temperatures when it’s rainy or humid. In most cases turning on the air-conditioning (pr essing the snowflake button) will clear the fog. Adjust the temperatur e contr ol, air direction and blower speed to ...
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W inter Operation When operating the system during the winter months, make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of ice, slush, snow , or other obstructions. V acation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle f ...
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ST ARTING AND OPERA TING CONTENTS 䡵 Starting Procedur es .................... 2 7 5 ▫ Manual T ransmission ................. 2 7 5 ▫ Automatic T ransmission ............... 2 7 5 ▫ Normal Starting ..................... 2 7 5 ▫ Extreme Cold W eather (Below –20°F Or –29°C) ................ 2 7 6 ▫ If Engine Fails T o Start ......... ...
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䡵 Four–Wheel Drive Operation (Command- T rac™ Or Rock-T rac™) — If Equipped ....... 2 8 9 ▫ Operating Instructions/Precautions ....... 2 8 9 ▫ Shift Positions ...................... 2 9 1 ▫ Shifting Procedur e ................... 2 9 2 䡵 T rac-Lok™ Rear Axle — If Equipped ........ 2 9 3 䡵 Axle Lock (T ru–Lok™) — Rubico ...
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䡵 Electronic Brake Contr ol System ........... 3 1 6 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 3 1 6 ▫ T raction Control System (TCS) ........... 3 1 7 ▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) .............. 3 1 7 ▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) ................ 3 1 8 ▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ......... 3 2 1 ▫ Electronic Stability Pr ogram (E ...
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䡵 T ir e Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) ....... 3 4 7 ▫ Base System ........................ 3 5 0 ▫ General Information .................. 3 5 2 䡵 Fuel Requirements ..................... 3 5 3 ▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 3 5 3 ▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 3 5 4 ▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel V ehicles ...... ...
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ST ARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts. W ARNING! Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather . Interior heat buildup may cause serious injury or death. Manual T ransmission Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NE ...
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T ip Start Feature — Automatic T ransmission Only T urn the ignition switch to the ST AR T position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 sec- onds. If th ...
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W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. V ehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way . Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and, once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis- charged battery , booster ca ...
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If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15– second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor , repeat the “Normal Starting” or “Ex- treme Cold W eather” procedur es. W ith T ip Start — Automatic T ransmission Only If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extrem ...
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ENGINE BLOCK HEA TER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold weather . Connect the cor d to a standard 1 10-1 15 V olt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three-wir e extension cord. The engine block heater cor d is found under the hood bundled in front of the battery tray . W ARNING! Remember ...
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NOTE: During cold weather , you may experience in- creased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up. This is normal. Shifting Fully pr ess the clutch pedal before shifting gears. As you release the clutch pedal, lightly press the accelerator pedal. Y ou should always use 1st gear when starting from a standing position if under heavy ...
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Manual T ransmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) Engine Speeds 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5 5 to 6 3.8L Accel. 15 (24) 24 (39) 34 (55) 47 (76) 56 (90) Cruise 10 (16) 19 (31) 27 (43) 37 (60) 41 (66) Downshifting Moving fr om a high gear down to a lower gear is recommended to preserve brakes when driving down steep hills. In addition, downshifting at t ...
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Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds CAUTION! Failure to follow the maximum recommended down- shifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed and/or damage the clutch disc, even if the clutch pedal is pressed. Manual T ransmission Downshift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) Gear Selec- tion 6t o5 5t o4 4t o3 3t o2 2t o1 Maxi- mum Speed 80 (129) 70 (1 13) 50 ( ...
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AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into P ARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REV ...
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Brake/T ransmission Interlock Manual Override Y our vehicle may be equipped with a shift lock manual override. The manual override may be used in the event that the shift lever should fail to move fr om P ARK with the key in the ON position and the brake pedal pressed. T o operate the shift lock manual override, perform the following steps: 1. T ur ...
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Automatic T ransmission with Overdrive Shifting from DRIVE to P ARK or REVERSE (or from P or R to D) should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake when moving the shift lever between these gears. Gear Ranges NOTE: Under extreme cold temperatures (-10°F (-23°C) and wh ...
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W ARNING! • Never use the P ARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. • It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of P ARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the b ...
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• The O/D OFF switch has not been activated. • V ehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48 km/h). When frequent transmission shifting occurs while using Overdrive, such as when operating the vehicle under heavy load conditions (for example, in hilly terrain, strong head winds, or trailer towing), turning off over - drive will improve perfo ...
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second time restor es the Overdrive function. The lockout feature is useful when towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load. 2 (Second) This range is used for moderate grades and to assist braking on dry pavement or in mud and snow . The vehicle begins from a stop in low gear with automatic upshift to 2nd gear . The vehicle will not shift to 3rd. 1 ...
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T orque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. A clutch within the tor que converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly dif fer- ent feeling or r esponse during normal operation in high gear . When the vehicle speed drops or dur ...
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rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accom- plished by simply moving the shift lever to one of these positions. The 4H and 4L positions ar e intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only and not intended for normal driving. Driving in the 4H and 4L positions on hard- surfaced roads will cause increased tire wear and damage to the driv ...
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W ARNING! Y ou or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the N (Neutral) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case N (Neutral) position disengages both the front and rear driveshaft from the powertrain, and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission p ...
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4L Position This range locks the front and rear driveshafts together , forcing the front and rear wheels to r otate at the same speed. This range (4L) provides additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only . Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). The “4WD Indicator Light” (located in the instrument cluster) will ...
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W ARNING! Failure to engage a position completely can cause transfer case damage or loss of power and vehicle control. Y ou could have an injury accident. Do not drive the vehicle unless the transfer case is fully engaged. TRAC-LOK™ REAR AXLE — IF EQUIPPED The T rac-Lok™ rear axle provides a constant driving force to both r ear wheels and r e ...
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AXLE LOCK (TRU–LOK™) — RUBICON MODELS The AXLE LOCK switch is located on the lower switch bank (below the climate controls). This feature will only activate when the following con- ditions are met: • Key in ignition, vehicle in 4L (Low) range. • V ehicle speed should be 10 mph (16 km/h) or less. T o activate the system, press the bottom o ...
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REAR AXLE LOCK (FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE NON-RUBICON MODELS) — IF EQUIPPED The REAR AXLE LOCK switch is located on the lower switch bank (below the climate controls). This feature will only activate when the following con- ditions are met: • Key in ignition, vehicle in 4L (Low) range. • V ehicle speed should be 10 mph (16 km/h) or less. T o activate ...
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This system is controlled by the SW A Y BAR switch located on the lower switch bank (below the climate controls). Press the SW A Y BAR switch to activate the system. Press the switch again to deactivate the system. The “Sway Bar Indicator Light” (located in the instrument cluster) will illuminate when the bar is disconnected. The “Sway Bar In ...
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T o disconnect the stabilizer/sway bar , shift to either 4H or 4L (refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in this section) and press the SW A Y BAR switch to obtain the off-r oad position. The “Sway Bar Indicator Light” will flash until the stabilizer/sway bar has been fully discon- nected. NOTE: The stabilizer/sway bar may be torque locked ...
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An advantage of the higher gr ound clearance is a better view of the r oad, allowing you to anticipate problems. They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two-wheel drive vehicles any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfacto- rily in of f-road conditions. If at all possible, avoid sharp turns o ...
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3. Remove the side step assembly . The Basics of Off-Road Driving Y ou will encounter many types of terrain driving off- road. Y ou should be familiar with the terrain and ar ea before pr oceeding. There are many types of surface conditions: hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow and ice. Every surface has a differ ent ef fect on y ...
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W ARNING! Always wear your seat belt and firmly tie down cargo. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles in an off-road situation. When to Use 4L (Low) Range When off-r oad driving, shift into 4L (Low) for additional traction and control on slippery or difficult terrain, ascending or descending steep hills, and to incr ease low speed pulling power . ...
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CAUTION! On icy or slippery roads, do not downshift at high engine RPM or vehicle speeds, because engine brak- ing may cause skidding and loss of control. Mud Deep mud creates a great deal of suction around the tires and is very difficult to get thr ough. Y ou should use 2nd gear (manual transmission), or DRIVE (automatic trans- mission), with the ...
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CAUTION! Reduced tire pressures may cause tire unseating and total loss of air pressure. T o reduce the risk of tire unseating, while at a reduced tire pressure, reduce your speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu- vers. Crossing Obstacles (Rocks and Other High Points) While driving off-r oad, you will encounter many types of terrain. These var ...
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Crossing Large Rocks When appr oaching large rocks, choose a path which ensures you drive over the largest of them with your tires. This will lift your undercarriage over the obstacle. The tread of the tir e is tougher and thicker than the side wall and is designed to take the abuse. Always look ahead and make every effort to cross the large rocks ...
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on top of the log while the other just starts to climb the log. While climbing the log, modulate your brake and accelerator to avoid spinning the log out fr om under your tires. Then ease the vehicle off the log using your brakes. CAUTION! Do not attempt to cross a log with a greater diameter than the running ground clearance or the vehicle will be ...
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Before Climbing A Steep Hill As you approach a hill, consider its grade or steepness. Determine if it is too steep. Look to see what the traction is on the hill side trail. Is the trail straight up and down? What is on top and the other side? Are there r uts, r ocks, branches or other obstacles on the path? Can you safely recover the vehicle if som ...
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Driving Downhill Before driving down a steep hill, you need to determine if it is too steep for a safe descent. What is the surface traction? Is the grade too steep to maintain a slow , controlled descent? Are there obstacles? Is it a straight descent? Is there plenty of distance at the base of the hill to regain control if the vehicle descends to ...
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engine braking to control the descent and apply your brakes, if necessary , but do not allow the tires to lock. W ARNING! If the engine stalls or you lose headway or cannot make it to the top of a steep hill or grade, never attempt to turn around. T o do so may result in tipping and rolling the vehicle, which may result in severe injury . Always ba ...
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CAUTION! • W ater ingestion into the axles, transmission, trans- fer case, engine or vehicle interior can occur if you drive too fast or through too deep of water . W ater can cause permanent damage to engine, driveline or other vehicle components, and your brakes will be less effective once wet and/or muddy . • This vehicle is capable of cross ...
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CAUTION! Muddy waters can reduce the cooling system effec- tiveness by depositing debris onto the radiator . Crossing Ditches, Streams, Shallow Rivers or Other Flowing W ater Flowing water can be extremely dangerous. Never at- tempt to cross a fast running stream or river even in shallow water . Fast moving water can easily push your vehicle downst ...
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After Driving Off-Road Off-r oad operation puts more str ess on your vehicle than does most on-road driving. After going off-road, it is always a good idea to check for damage. That way you can get any pr oblems taken care of right away and have your vehicle ready when you need it. • Completely inspect the underbody of your vehicle. Check tires, ...
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• If you experience unusual vibration after driving in mud, slush or similar conditions, check the wheels for impacted material. Impacted material can cause a wheel imbalance and freeing the wheels of it will correct the situation. POWER STEERING The standard power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuver ...
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Power Steering Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not requir ed. The fluid should only be checked if a leak is suspected, abnormal noises are apparent, and/or the system is not functioning as antici- pated. Coordinate inspection efforts thr ough an autho- rized dealer . CAUTION! Do not use chemical ...
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P ARKING BRAKE NOTE: This vehicle is not equipped with a self- adjusting parking brake system. Refer to the “Mainte- nance Schedule” in Section 8 of this manual for the proper maintenance intervals. T o set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON, the “Brake W arning L ...
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W ARNING! • Always fully apply the parking brake when leav- ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or injury . Also, be certain to leave an automatic transmission in P ARK, a manual transmission in REVERSE or 1st gear . Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury . • Never leave children alone in a vehic ...
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The Anti-Lock Brake System conducts a low speed self- test at about 12 mph (20 km/h). If for any reason your foot is on the brake when the vehicle reaches 12 mph (20 km/h), this check will be delayed until 25 mph (40 km/h). The Anti-Lock Brake System pump motor runs during the self-test, and during an ABS stop, to provide the regulated hydraulic pr ...
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W ARNING! (Continued) • The capabilities of an ABS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. CAUTION! The Anti-Lock Brake System is subject to possible detrimental effects of electronic interference caused by improperly installed aftermarket radio ...
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W ARNING! The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the ve- hicle, nor can they increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, att ...
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benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- ing pressure during the stopping sequence. Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated. W ARNING! The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it ...
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W ARNING! If the clutch pedal (manual transmission only) re- mains pressed during the application of the throttle, the HSA will disengage allowing the vehicle to roll down the incline. This could cause a collision with another vehicle or object. T o avoid this, do not apply throttle while pressing the clutch pedal until you are ready to release the ...
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HSA on Automatic T ransmission V ehicles The system will work in REVERSE, and all forward gears on vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. The system will not activate if the vehicle is placed in NEUTRAL. HSA on Manual T ransmission V ehicles The system will work in REVERSE, forward gears, and NEUTRAL on manual transmission equipped vehic ...
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W ARNING! (Continued) • HSA is not a parking brake. If you stop the vehicle on a hill without putting the transmission in P ARK and using the parking brake, it will roll down the hill and could cause a collision with another vehicle or object. Always remember to use the parking brake while parking on a hill, and that the driver is responsible for ...
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speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicle’s speed are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it applies the appropriate brake and may reduce engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur . ERM will only intervene during very severe or evasive driving maneu- vers. ...
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counteracting the over/under steer condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appr ...
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The ESP system has three available operating modes in 4H range. The system has one operating mode in 4L range. T wo-wheel drive vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles in 2H range have two operating modes. 4H Range (4WD Models) or 2WD Models On This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4H and 2WD vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is started or the t ...
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NOTE: T o improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow , sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off” mode by pr essing the ESP OFF switch. Once the situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily pressing the ...
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W ARNING! W ith the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver , the ESP and ERM systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability . The “Full Off” ESP mode is intended for off-road use only . 4L Range (4WD Models) ESP Of f This is the normal operating mode ...
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W ARNING! W ith the ESP switched off, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP and ERM are unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver , the ESP and ERM systems will not engage to assist in maintaining stability . The “Full Off” mode is intended for off- road use only . Disabling ESP for Modified V ehicles (4WD Models Only) V ehicles mod ...
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The following procedure will disable (or re-enable) ESP functionality in the vehicle: 1. Shift the transfer case into the 4H range position. 2. T urn the steering wheel until it is centered and the wheels are pointed straight ahead. 3. Cycle the ignition key OFF to ON. 4. W ait approximately five seconds for the system bulb check. 5. T urn and hold ...
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If the “ESP/BAS W arning Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or the BAS system, or both. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles/kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon ...
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W ARNING! If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway . TIRE SAFETY INFORMA TION Tire Markings 1 — U.S. DOT Safety Stan- dards Code (TIN) 4 — Maximum Load 2 — Size Designation 5 — Maximum Pr essure 3 — Service Description 6 — T readwear , ...
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NOTE: • P (Passenger) - Metric tir e sizing is based on U.S. design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” molded into the sidewall preceding the size designa- tion. Example: P215/65R15 95H. • European-Metric tir e sizing is based on Eur opean design standards. T ires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidew ...
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T ire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standar ds ⴖ ....blank.... ⴖ = Passenger Car tire based on Eur opean design standards LT = Light T ruck tire based on U.S. design standar ds T = T emporary spar e tire 31 = Overall diameter in inches (in) 215 = Section width in millimeters (mm) 65 = A ...
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EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 = Load Index — A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry H = Speed Symbol — A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corr esponding to its load index under certain operating conditions — The maximum speed corresponding to the speed symbol should only be ...
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire, however , the date code may only be on one side. T ires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN, including the date code, located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall tires as mounted on the vehicle. ...
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Tire Loading and T ire Pressure T ire Placard Location T ire Placard Location (T wo-Door Models) T ire Placard Location (Four -Door Models) 5 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING 335 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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T ire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2) total weight your vehicle can carry 3) tire size designed for your vehicle 4) cold tire inflation pr essures for the fr ont, rear , and spare tir es. Loading The vehicle maximum load on the tir e mu ...
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Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occu- pants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas- sengers from ...
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338 ST ARTING AND OPERA TING I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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W ARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES — GENERAL INFORMA TION Tire Pressure Proper tir e inflation pr essure is essential to the safe and satisfactory ...
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Economy Improper inflation pressur es can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread. These abnormal wear patterns will r educe tr ead life r esulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Under-inflation also increases tire rolling resistance and results in higher fuel consumption. Ride Comfort and V ehicle Stability Proper tire ...
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T ire pressur e should be checked and adjusted as well as inspected for signs of tir e wear or visible damage, at least once a month. Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressur e. Do not make a visual judgement when determining pr oper inflation. Radial tir es may look properly inflated even when they ar e under-inflated. CAUTION! A ...
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T ire pressur es change by appr oximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressur e inside a garage, especially in the W inter . Example: If garage temperature = 68° F (20° C) and the outside temperature = 32° F (0° C) then the cold tire inflation pressur e should be increased by ...
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Radial-Ply Tires W ARNING! Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorly . The instability could cause an accident. Al- ways use radial tires in sets of four . Never combine them with other types of tires. Cuts and punctures in radial tires are r epairable only in the tread area becaus ...
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T read Wear Indicators T r ead wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be re- placed. These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm). When the tr ead is worn to the tread wear indicators, the tir e s ...
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Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease and gasoline. Replacement Tires The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tir e inflation pressur e. The manu- facturer strong ...
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W ARNING! (Continued) • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire failure and loss of vehicle control. CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer read- ings. TIRE CHAINS Install chains on r ear tires only . T ire chains may ...
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TIRE ROT A TION RECOMMENDA TIONS T ires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at differ ent loads and perform different steering, handling, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates, and develop irregular wear patterns. These ef fects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires. The benefits of rotation are espec ...
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when the outside temperature decr eases, the tire pr essure will decrease. T ire pressur e should always be set based on cold inflation tire pr essure. This is defined as the tire pressur e after a vehicle has not been driven for more than three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three-hour period. Refer to “T ires — General Inf ...
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30 psi (207 kPa), but the “T ire Pr essure Monitoring T elltale Light” will still be ON. In this situation, the “T ire Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light” will turn OFF only after the tires have been inflated to the vehicle’s recom- mended cold placard pr essure value. CAUTION! • The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment ...
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• The TPMS is not a substitute for pr oper tir e mainte- nance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressur e, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the “T ir e Pressur e Monitoring T elltale Light.” • Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressur e, and the TPMS w ...
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each tire to the vehicle’s r ecommended cold placard pressur e value. The system will automatically update and the “T ire Pressure Monitoring T elltale Light” will extinguish once the updated tire pressures have been received. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this information. The “T i ...
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NOTE: If your vehicle is not equipped with a matching full-size spare wheel and tir e assembly , it does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spar e tire. The TPMS will not be able to monitor the tire pressur e. If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressur e below the low-pressur e warning limit, upon the ne ...
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FUEL REQUIREMENTS All engines ar e designed to meet all emis- sions regulations and provide excellent fuel economy and performance when us- ing high quality unleaded “regular” gaso- line having an octane rating of 87. The use of premium gasoline is not r ecommended, as it will not provide any benefit over r egular gasoline in these engines. Lig ...
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Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy- genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen- ates ar e requir ed in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in your vehicle. CAUTION! DO NOT use gasolines containing ...
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• disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory More extensive repairs will be requir ed for prolonged exposure to E-85 fuel. MMT In Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num- ber . Gasoline blended with MMT offers no performance advantage be ...
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Fuel System Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s performance: • The use of leaded gasoline is prohibited by Federal law . Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor- mance, and damage the emission control system. • An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition malfunctions, can cause the catalytic conv ...
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stopped in an open area with the engine running for more than a short period, adjust the ventilation system to force fr esh, outside air into the vehicle. • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repair ed pr omptly . Until r epaired ...
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sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off. If the pr oblem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row , the system will turn on the Malfunction Indicato ...
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W ARNING! A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle. Y ou could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling. VEHICLE LOADING Certification Label As r equired by National Highway T raffic Safety Admin- istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to t ...
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Each axle’s GA WR is determined by the components in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires, or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension components, sometimes specified by pur chasers for in- creased durability , does not necessarily increase the ve- hicle’s GVWR. T ire Size The tire size on the label repr esents th ...
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the front or rear axles has been exceeded, but the total load is within the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from front to rear , or r ear to fr ont, as appr opriate until the specified weight limitations are met. Store the heavier items down low and be sur e that the weight is distributed equally . Stow all loose items securely before ...
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Gross T railer W eight (GTW) The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer in its ⬙ loaded and ready for operation ⬙ condition. The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully-loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the ...
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tongue. It typically provides adjustable friction associ- ated with the telescoping motion to dampen any un- wanted trailer swaying motions while traveling. W eight-Carrying Hitch A weight-carrying hitch supports the trailer tongue weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle. This kind of ...
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T railer Hitch Classification The following chart pr ovides the industry standar d for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Refer to the T railer T owing W eights (Maximum T railer W eight Ratings) chart for the Max. ...
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T railer T owing W eights (Maximum T railer W eight Ratings) The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain. Engine/ T ransmis- sion Axle Model GCWR (Gross Combined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T railer T ongue Wt. (See Note) 3.8L/ Manual 3.21 2–Door X Model (4WD) 5 ...
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Engine/ T ransmis- sion Axle Model GCWR (Gross Combined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T railer T ongue Wt. (See Note) 3.8L/ Manual 3.73 2–Door Sahara Model (4WD) 6,231 lbs (2 826 kg) 25 sq ft (2.32 sq m) 2,000 lbs (907 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) 3.8L/ Automatic 3.73 2–Door Sahara Model (4WD) 6,233 lbs (2 827 kg) 25 sq ft ...
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Engine/ T ransmis- sion Axle Model GCWR (Gross Combined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T railer T ongue Wt. (See Note) 3.8L/ Automatic 3.73 4–Door X Model (2WD) 7,734 lbs (3 508 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) 3.8L/ Automatic 3.73 4–Door Sahara Model (2WD) 7,893 lbs (3 580 kg) 32 sq ft ...
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Engine/ T ransmis- sion Axle Model GCWR (Gross Combined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T railer T ongue Wt. (See Note) 3.8L/ Manual 3.21 4–Door Sahara Model (4WD) 5,625 lbs (2 551 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 3.8L/ Manual 3.73 4–Door Sahara Model (4WD) 8,125 lbs (3 685 kg) 32 sq ft (2. ...
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Engine/ T ransmis- sion Axle Model GCWR (Gross Combined Wt. Rating) Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross T railer Wt.) Max. T railer T ongue Wt. (See Note) 3.8L/ Automatic 4.10 4–Door Rubicon Model (4WD) 8,249 lbs (3 742 kg) 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 3,500 lbs (1 587 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds. NOTE: The trailer ...
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T railer and T railer T ongue Weight Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in the front of the trailer . This places 10% to 15% of the Gross T railer W eight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the rear can cause the trailer to sway severely side-to-side which will cause loss of control ...
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NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or authorized dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the T ire and Loading Information placard in the “T ire Safety Information” section of this manual ...
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• When hauling cargo or towing a trailer , do not over- load your vehicle or trailer . Overloading can cause a loss of control, poor performance or damage to the brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspen- sion, chassis structur e or tires. • Safety chains must always be used between your vehicle and trailer . Always connect the chain ...
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− Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to “T ires–General Information” in this section for proper tire inflation pr ocedures. − Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres- sures befor e trailer usage. − Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage ...
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CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity . Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear , higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. W ARNING! • Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s hydraulic brake lines. ...
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The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector . Refer to the following illustration. T owing Tips Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy traffic. If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing, all starts ...
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The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARL Y tow a trailer for mor e than 45 minutes of continuous operation. Refer to the “Main- tenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this manual for the proper maintenance intervals. NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level before towing. O/D Off T o reduce the potentia ...
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RECREA TIONAL T OWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) CAUTION! Front or rear wheel lifts should not be used. Internal damage to the transmission or transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when recreational towing. T owing – T wo-Wheel Drive Models Recreational towing is allowed ONL Y if the rear drive- shaft is removed. See your a ...
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Use the following pr ocedure to prepare your vehicle for recr eational towing. CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the transfer case is fully in N (Neutral) before recre- ational towing to prevent damage to internal parts. 1. T urn the engine off. 2. Press the brake pedal. 3. Shift the automatic transmission into NEUTR ...
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CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the trans- mission is shifted into P ARK with the transfer case in N (Neutral) and the engine running. W ith the trans- fer case in N (Neutral) ensure that the engine is of f prior to shifting the transmission into P ARK (refer to steps 8 – 9 above). Shifting Out of Neutral (N) Use the following pr ...
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WHA T TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS 䡵 Hazard W arning Flasher ................ 3 8 2 䡵 If Y our Engine Overheats ................ 3 8 2 䡵 Jacking And T ire Changing ............... 3 8 3 ▫ Jack Location ....................... 3 8 4 ▫ Spare T ire Stowage ................... 3 8 4 ▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 3 8 4 ▫ Jack ...
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HAZARD W ARNING FLASHER The Hazard W arning flasher switch is located on the lower switch bank below the climate controls. Press the switch to turn on the Hazard W arning flasher . When the switch is activated, all directional turn signals will flash on and of f to warn oncoming traffic of an emergency . Press the switch a second time to turn off t ...
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NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition: • If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it of f. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C can help remove this heat. • Y ou can also turn the T emperature Control to maxi- mum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Con ...
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Jack Location The jack and lug wr ench ar e located in the rear storage compartment. Refer to “Storage” in Section 3 of this manual. Spare Tire Stowage T o remove the spare tire from the carrier , remove the tir e cover , if equipped, and remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench turning them counter clockwise. NOTE: If you have added aftermarket ...
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2. Set the parking brake. 3. Shift the automatic transmission into P ARK, or a manual transmission into REVERSE. 4. T urn the ignition to LOCK. 5. T urn on the Hazard W arning flasher . 6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jack- ing position. For example, if changing the right front tir e, block the left rear whe ...
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W ARNING! (Continued) • Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. • Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change. • If working on or near a roadway , be extremely careful of motor traffic. • T o assure that spare tires, ...
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5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack scr ew to the right. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tir e. Minimum tire lift pr ovides maximum stability . W ARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause an accident. It could ...
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wheel nut tightness is 95 ft lbs (130 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station. 10. Remove the jack assembly and wheel blocks. W ARNING! A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the ve- hicle. Alwa ...
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1. Remove all metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets which might make an unintended electrical contact. 2. Park the booster vehicle within cable reach but with- out letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles, shift the automatic transmission into P ARK, or the manual transmission into NEUTRAL, and turn the ignition t ...
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W ARNING! Any procedure other than above could result in: • Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent. • Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion. • Damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or of the immobilized vehicle. • Y ou should not try to start your vehicle by pushing or towin ...
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EMERGENCY T OW HOOKS — IF EQUIPPED If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and the r ear . CAUTION! T ow 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. Y ou could damage your vehicle. T ow straps are recommended when towing th ...
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MAINT AINING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 䡵 Engine Compartment – 3.8L .............. 3 9 5 䡵 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 3 9 6 ▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 3 9 6 䡵 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ............................ 3 9 7 䡵 Replacement Parts ..................... 3 9 8 䡵 Dealer Service .. ...
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▫ Brake System ....................... 4 1 5 ▫ Automatic T ransmission — If Equipped .... 4 1 7 ▫ Hydraulic Clutch Fluid — Manual T ransmission ....................... 4 2 0 ▫ Manual T ransmission — If Equipped ...... 4 2 0 ▫ T ransfer Case — If Equipped ............ 4 2 0 ▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................. 4 2 1 ▫ Main ...
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ENGINE COMP ARTMENT – 3.8L 1 — Integrated Power Module 7 — W asher Fluid Reservoir 2 — Battery 8 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 3 — Automatic T ransmission Dipstick 9 — Air Cleaner Filter 4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 — Coolant Pr essure Cap 5 — Engine Oil Dipstick 1 1 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 MAINT ...
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II Y our vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly , your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy , as well ...
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gas cap is properly tightened. Pr ess the odometer reset button to turn the message off. If the problem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the pr ob- lem is detected twice in a row , the system will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light.” Resolving the problem will tu ...
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5. Approximately 15 seconds later , one of two things will happen: a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station. b. The MIL will not flash at all and ...
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your vehicle. Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedur e yourself. NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control systems can result in civil penalties being assessed against you. W ARNING! Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Only do service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. ...
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CAUTION! (Continued) • Y our vehicle has been built with improved fluids that protect the performance and durability of your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these components as the chemicals can damage your engine, transmission, power steering or air condi- tioning. Such damage is not covered ...
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Change Engine Oil The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance. Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for information on this system. NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, whichever occurs first. Engin ...
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Engine Oil V iscosity (SAE Grade) SAE 5W -20 engine oil is recommended for all operating temperatures. This engine oil impr oves low temperature starting and vehicle fuel economy . The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart- ...
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Engine Oil Filter Selection All of the manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type disposable oil filter . Use a filter of this type for replace- ment. The quality of replacement filters varies consider- ably . Only high quality filters should be used to assur e most efficient service. MOP AR 威 engine oil filters ar e high quality oil filters ...
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CAUTION! It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked (+) positive and negative (-) and are identified on the battery case. Also, if a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the vehicle, ...
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W ARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air condi- tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Section 3 of the W arranty Information B ...
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attention should also be given to hood latching compo- nents to ensure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, r elease mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year , preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small amount of a high qual ...
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some washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe clean the wiper blades; this will help blade perfor - mance. T o pr event freeze-up of your windshield washer system in cold weather , select a solution or mixture that meets or exceeds the temperatur e range of your climate. This rating information can be found on most washer fluid contai ...
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CAUTION! The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only . Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective- ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device and may seriously reduce engine performance and cause serious damage to the engine. Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con- verter will not requir e maintenance. Howe ...
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W ARNING! A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn. Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn. In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine opera ...
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Cooling System W ARNING! Y ou or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator . If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot. Engine Coolant Che ...
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Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty and contains a considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with reliable cooling system cleaner . Follow with a thor ough rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of the old engine coolant (antifreeze). Refer to the “Maintenance Sche ...
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CAUTION! (Continued) • This vehicle has not been designed for use with Propylene Glycol based engine coolant (anti- freeze). Use of Propylene Glycol base engine cool- ant (antifreeze) is not recommended. Adding Engine Coolant Y our vehicle has been built with an improved engine coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance intervals. This ...
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NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifr eeze) types will decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) changes. Cooling System Pressure Cap The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant (antifreeze) will r eturn to the r ...
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to r emain in puddles on the gr ound. If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately . Clean up any ground spills immediately . Engine Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. W ith the engine idling, and warm to normal operating tempera- ture, the leve ...
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• Check the engine coolant (antifr eeze) fr eeze point in the radiator and in the coolant r ecovery bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against fr eezing. • If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are requir ed, or if the level in the recovery bot ...
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W ARNING! Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear , and possible brake damage. Y ou would not have your full braking capacity in an emergency . Power Disc Brakes Disc brakes do not requir ...
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W ARNING! (Continued) • Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. • Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container (both as to bottles and the master cylinder remaining covered) to avoid contamina- tion from foreign matter or moisture. Brake ...
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CAUTION! Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac- turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder . Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer’s recommended fluid will result in more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuin ...
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adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the transmission before r echecking the fluid level. NOTE: If it is necessary to check the transmission below the operating temperature, the fluid level should be between the two cold (lower) holes on the dipstick with the fluid at ap ...
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CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission compo- nents. Such damage is not covered by the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Hydraulic Clutch Fluid — Manual T ransmission The clutch hydraulic system is a sealed maintenance-free system. In the event of leakage or other malfunction, the sy ...
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Adding Fluid Fluid should be added only at filler hole until fluid begins to run out of the hole. Drain First remove the fill plug (B), then the drain plug (C). The recommended tightening torque for the drain and fill plugs is 15 to 25 ft lbs (20 to 34 N·m). CAUTION! When replacing the plugs, do not overtighten them. Y ou could damage them and cau ...
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Selection of Lubricant Use only manufacturer’s recommended fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this section for the correct fluid type. Maintenance After Off-Road Driving After extended operation in mud, sand or water , or similar dirty conditions, have your brake drums, brake linings, and axle joints inspected and clea ...
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corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under- body protection. The following maintenance recommendations will enable you ...
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• A void using abrasive compounds and power buffing that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish. CAUTION! • Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such as steel wool or scouring powder , which will scratch metal and painted surfaces. • Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal ...
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• Use MOP AR 威 T ouch-Up Paint or equivalent on scratches or chips as soon as possible. Y our authorized dealer has touch-up paint to match the color of your vehicle. Wheel and Wheel T rim Care All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome-plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to pr event corrosion. T ...
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Interior Care Use MOP AR 威 T otal Clean or equivalent to clean fabric upholstery and carpeting. Interior T rim should be cleaned starting with a damp cloth, a damp cloth with MOP AR 威 T otal Clean or equiva- lent, then MOP AR 威 Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent if absolutely necessary . Do not use harsh cleaners or Armor All 威 . Use MO ...
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Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, car e must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Clean with a wet, soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe ...
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• Be especially car eful when washing the windows by following the directions for “Care of Fabric T op W indows.” W ASHING — Use MOP AR 威 Car W ash or mild soap suds, lukewarm water , and a brush with soft bristles. If extra cleaning is r equired, use MOP AR 威 Convertible Cloth T op Cleaner or a mild foaming cleaner on the entir e top, ...
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Care of Fabric T op W indows CAUTION! Y our vehicle’s fabric top has pliable plastic windows which can be scratched unless special care is taken by following these directions: 1. Never use a dry cloth to remove dust. Instead, use a microfiber towel or soft cotton cloth moistened with cold or warm, clean water , and wipe across the window , not up ...
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experienced, work the MOP AR 威 Soft T op Zipper Cleaner and Lubricant into the zipper slide. Several applications may be requir ed before the zipper comes fr ee. 6. Never paste stickers, gummed labels or any tape to the windows. Adhesives are hard to remove and may dam- age the windows. FUSES T otally Integrated Power Module The T otally Integrat ...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description J4 25 Amp Natural Driver Door Node J5 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node J6 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump Feed/ESP J7 30 Amp Pink Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) V alve Feed/ESP J8 — — J9 40 Amp Green PZEV Sec Motor Feed/ Flex Fuel J10 30 Amp Pink Headlamp W ash Relay/ Manifold T uning V ...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M1 15 Amp Blue Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)/ Switch Stop Lamp Feed M2 20 Amp Y ellow Relay T railer Lighting (Stop) M3 20 Amp Y ellow Frt/Rear Axle Locker Relay M4 — — M5 — — M6 20 Amp Y ellow Power Outlet #1/Rain Sensor M7 20 Amp Y ellow Power Outlet #2 (BA TT/ACC SELECT) M8 20 Amp Y el ...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M13 20 Amp Y ellow Ignition Off Draw— Cabin Compartment Node (IOD-CCN), W ireless Control Mod- ule (WCM), SIREN, Multifunction Control Switch (MUL TIFCTN SW) M14 20 Amp Y ellow T railer T ow (Export Only) Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M15 20 Amp Y ellow COL MOD, IR SNS, Heater V entilation ...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M16 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) M17 15 Amp Blue Left T ail/License/Park Lamp (L T -T AIL/LIC/ PRK LMP) M18 15 Amp Blue Right T ail/Park/Run Lamp (R T -T AIL/PRK/ RUN LMP) M19 25 Amp Natural Auto Shut Down (ASD #1 and #2) M20 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node Interior Light (CCN INT LIG ...
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description M30 15 Amp Blue W iper Motor Frt, J1962 Diagnostic Feed M31 20 Amp Y ellow Backup Lamps (B/U LAMPS) M32 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC), TT EUROPE M33 10 Amp Red Next Generation Con- troller (NGC), Global Powertrain Engine Controller (GPEC) M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist (PRK ASST), Heater V en ...
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CAUTION! • When installing the Integrated Power Module cover , it is important to ensure the cover is prop- erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get into the Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in an electrical system failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the ...
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REPLACEMENT BULBS — IF EQUIPPED Interior Lamps Bulb T ype Auto. T rans. Indicator Lamp ................. 6 5 8 Heater Control Lamps (2) ................... 1 9 4 Rocker Switch Indicator Lamp (Rear W indow Defogger , and Rear W ash/W ipe) ............... * * Soundbar Dome Lamp ..................... 9 1 2 ** Bulbs only available from authorized dea ...
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4. T urn both park and turn signal socket assemblies 1/4 turn counterclockwise and r emove. 5. Remove the four screws holding the metal retaining ring. 6. Remove the lamp from the collar . 7. Grasp the bulb and turn 1/4 turn counterclockwise. 8. Pull the bulb from the housing. 9. Push connector locking tab to the unlock position. 10. Remove connect ...
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Front Side Marker 1. Reach under the front fender flare and locate the front side marker socket. 2. T urn the socket assembly counterclockwise 1/3 turn and r emove it fr om the housing. Pull the bulb straight from the socket to r eplace. Front Fog Lamp 1. Locate the front fog lamp in the front fascia, and disconnect the electrical connector from un ...
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3. Rotate the appropriate socket 1/4 turn counterclock- wise, then remove it fr om the housing. 4. Pull the bulb straight from the socket to replace. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) The stop lamp is mounted on a bracket that extends upward from the tailgate behind the spare tire. If service is needed, obtain the LED/Cover Assembly from your l ...
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FLUID CAP ACITIES U.S. Metric Fuel (Approximate) — 2 Door Models 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters Fuel (Approximate) — 4 Door Models 22.5 Gallons 85 Liters Engine Oil with Filter 3.8 Liter Engine 6 Quarts 5.7 Liters Cooling System * 3.8 Liter Engine (MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 13 Quarts 12 Liters * In ...
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE P ARTS Engine Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Coolant MOP AR 威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Y ear/100,000 Mile Formula HOA T (Hybrid Organic Additive T echnology) Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W -20 Engine Oil, meeting the r equirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil f ...
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Chassis Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Automatic T ransmission MOP AR 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid Manual T ransmission MOP AR 威 Manual T ransmission Lubricant or equivalent (meeting the re- quirements of Chrysler Material Standar d MS-9224). T ransfer Case MOP AR 威 A TF+4 Automatic T ransmission Fluid Axle Differ entia ...
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I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS 䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance ...... 4 4 6 䡵 Maintenance Schedule .................. 4 4 6 ▫ Required Maintenance Intervals .......... 4 4 8 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold type must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure the continued pr oper functioning of the emissions control system. These and all other maintenance services in- cluded in this manual, should be done to provide best vehicle performance and reliabilit ...
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• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your vehicle off-r oad for an extended period of time. • Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, which- ever comes first. Y our dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched- ule ...
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• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter . • Inspect the brake hoses and lines. • Check the manual transmission fluid level. CAUTION! Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle. Required Maintenance Intervals Refer to the ...
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6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tir ...
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18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front & rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler ...
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30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (comme ...
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36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or 36 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter , replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the ...
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48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter , replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect exha ...
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60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary . ❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowin ...
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66,000 Miles (1 10,000 km) or 66 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotat ...
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78,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 78 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate ...
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90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or 90 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.† ❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, ...
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96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter , replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect exh ...
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108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter , replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect t ...
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120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Replace accessory drive belt(s). ❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary . ❏ Inspect exhaust system. ❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends an ...
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126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or 126 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Inspect the front & rear axle fluid, change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysl ...
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138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or 138 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. Odometer Reading Date Repair Order # Dealer Code Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer 144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Ro ...
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150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or 150 Months Maintenance Service Schedule ❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter . ❏ Rotate tires. ❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter . ❏ Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: trailer towing, snow plowing, heavy loading, taxi, police, delivery service (co ...
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† This maintenance is r ecommended by the manufacturer to the owner , but is not required to maintain emissions warranty . W ARNING! • Y ou can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, t ...
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE CONTENTS 䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Y our V ehicle .............................. 4 6 7 ▫ Prepar e For The Appointment ........... 4 6 7 ▫ Prepar e A List ...................... 4 6 7 ▫ Be Reasonable W ith Requests ............ 4 6 7 䡵 If Y ou Need Assistance ................. 4 6 7 ▫ Chrysl ...
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䡵 Department Of T ransportation Uniform T ire Quality Grades ........................ 4 7 3 ▫ T readwear ......................... 4 7 3 ▫ T raction Grades ..................... 4 7 3 ▫ T emperature Grades .................. 4 7 4 466 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSIST ANCE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBT AINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment If you’re having warranty work done, be sur e to have the right papers with you. T ake your warranty folder . All work to be performed may not be covered by the warranty . Discuss additional charges with the service manager . Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s ...
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This is why you should always talk to an authorized dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re- solved with this process. • If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the authorized dealer- ship. They want to know if you need assistance. • If an authorized dealership is unable to resolv ...
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) T o assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (T elecommuni- cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center . Any hearing or speech impair ed customer , who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in th ...
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W e appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and training to assure that you ar e absolutely delighted with the ownership experience. Y ou’ll be pleased with their sincere efforts to r esolve any warranty issues or related concerns. ...
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If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your authorized dealer , and the manufacturer . T o contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto ...
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These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, pr oblem solving, maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the ve- hicle, system, and/or components is written in straightforward language with illustrations, ...
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DEP ARTMENT OF TRANSPORT A TION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following tir e grading categories were established by the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tir e’s manufactur er in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle. All passenger car tires must conform to ...
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T emperature Grades The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, repr esenting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire ...
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INDEX 10 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............ 203,314 Adding Fuel ........................... 3 5 7 Air Cleaner , Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 403 Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 4 0 4 Air Conditioning ..................... 264,268 Air Conditioning Controls ................. 2 6 8 Air Conditioning, Operating T ips ............ 2 ...
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Battery ............................... 4 0 3 Emergency Starting ..................... 3 8 8 Keyless T ransmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 2 3 Belts, Seat ............................ 39,74 Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 4 0 5 Brake Assist System ...................... 3 1 7 Brake Assist W arning Light ................. 2 1 0 Brake Con ...
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Child Seat .............................. 6 4 Climate Control ......................... 2 6 2 Clock ........................ 218,232,236,245 Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 2 6 1 Compass .............................. 2 1 2 Compass Calibration ..................... 2 1 4 Computer , T rip/T ravel .................... 2 1 1 Console ...... ...
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Disposal Engine Oil ........................... 4 0 2 Used Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 4 1 3 Door Locks ............................. 3 0 Doors ................................. 2 6 Driver’s Seat Back T ilt ..................... 8 5 Driving ............................... 2 9 7 Off-Pavement ......................... 2 9 8 Off-Road ..... ...
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Fuel Requirements .................. 353,441 Jump Starting ......................... 3 8 8 O i l .............................. 400,441 Oil Disposal .......................... 4 0 2 Oil Filter ............................ 4 0 2 Oil Selection .......................... 4 4 1 Overheating .......................... 3 8 2 Starting ..................... ...
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Fog Lights ........................... 95,439 Fold and T umble Rear Seat .................. 8 8 Folding Rear Seat ........................ 9 1 Folding W indshield ...................... 1 8 5 Four Wheel Drive ....................... 2 8 9 Shifting ............................. 2 9 1 Four Wheel Drive Operation ................ 2 8 9 Four-W ay Hazard ...
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Hard T op, Modular ...................... 1 1 4 Hard T op Removal ....................... 1 1 8 Hazard W arning Flasher ................... 3 8 2 Head Restraints .......................... 8 7 Head Rests ............................. 8 7 Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... 4 3 7 Dimmer Switch ........................ 9 5 Replacing .. ...
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Jacking Instructions ...................... 3 8 5 Jump Starting .......................... 3 8 8 Key , Programming ........................ 1 6 Key , Replacement ........................ 1 5 Key , Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 1 4 Key-In Reminder ......................... 1 3 Keyless Entry System ...................... 1 9 Keys ......... ...
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Exterior .............................. 7 5 F o g .............................. 95,439 Hazard W arning Flasher ................. 3 8 2 Headlight Switch ....................... 9 4 Headlights ........................... 4 3 7 High Beam .......................... 2 0 1 High Beam Indicator .................... 2 0 1 Instrument Cluster ............... ...
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Maintenance Schedule .................... 4 4 6 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 209,397 Manual, Service ......................... 4 7 1 Manual T ransmission .................. 279,420 Fluid Level Check ..................... 4 2 0 Lubricant Selection ..................... 4 2 0 Shift Speeds .......................... 2 8 0 Master Cyli ...
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Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 6 Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 8 2 Overheating, Engine ................... 205,382 Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ......... 6,471 Paint Care ............................. 4 2 2 Paint Damage .......................... 4 2 2 Panic Alarm ............................ 2 1 Parking Brake . ...
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Refrigerant ............................ 4 0 5 Release, Hood ........................... 9 3 Reminder , Lights On ...................... 9 5 Reminder , Seat Belt ....................... 4 6 Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 1 9 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 1 9 Remote Starting System .................... 2 4 Repla ...
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Seats ................................. 8 3 Adjustment ........................... 8 3 Easy Entry ............................ 8 5 Fold and T umble Rear ................... 8 8 Head Restraints ........................ 8 7 Height Adjustment ...................... 8 4 Rear Folding .......................... 9 1 Removal ........................... 89, ...
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Cold W eather ......................... 2 7 6 Engine Block Heater .................... 2 7 9 Engine Fails to Start .................... 2 7 6 Manual T ransmission ................... 2 7 5 Remote .............................. 2 4 Steering Power ........................... 3 1 1,312 T ilt Column .......................... 1 0 0 Wheel Lock ......... ...
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Load Capacity ..................... 335,336 Pressur e Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 3 4 7 Pressur e W arning Light .................. 2 0 6 Quality Grading ....................... 4 7 3 Radial .............................. 3 4 3 Replacement ......................... 3 4 5 Rotation ............................ 3 4 7 Safety ..................... ...
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Maintenance ....................... 417,420 Manual ............................. 2 7 9 Range Indicator ....................... 2 0 6 Shifting ............................. 2 8 3 T ransmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 2 3 T ransporting Pets ........................ 7 1 T r ead W ear Indicators .................... 3 ...
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W indshield, Folding ...................... 1 8 5 W indshield W ashers .................... 98,406 Fluid ............................... 4 0 6 W indshield W iper Blades .................. 4 0 6 W indshield W ipers ....................... 9 8 W iper , Rear ............................ 1 9 2 492 INDEX I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...
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INST ALLA TION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed pr operly by trained person- nel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power ...
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