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changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol- lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer. Mode Button To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display.

Push-Button While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1
push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played. Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display. Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse. The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are activated. Random Play (RND) Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace.

Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer. CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or the player, and play will resume automatically. As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display. A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot.

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CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected. An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: † Excessive vibration † Disc inserted upside down † Damaged disc † Water condensation on optics

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Radio Display Messages Your radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player.

SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS

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Radio Operation

Power/Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding the button in will by- pass stations without stopping until you release it. Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button,

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the radio will continue to tune until you release the button. The frequency will be displayed and continu- ously updated while the button is pressed. Balance The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers. Press the FADE button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. Bass and Treble Tone Control The tone controls consist of 2 separate bands. The bass band is on the left, and the treble band is on the right. Each band is adjusted by a slider control with a detent at the mid-position. Moving the control up or down in- creases or decreases amplification of that band. The mid position provides a balanced output.

AM/FM Selection Press the AM/FM button to change from AM to FM. The operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency. The display will show ST when a stereo station is received. To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the “1–5” button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5
seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in

both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed. Time Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time. General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion.

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NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CD Player Operation

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate. Inserting The Compact Disc

CAUTION!

This CD player will accept 4 3⁄4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.

You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF.

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If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the display will show the time of day. If the power is 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 one. Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. EJT — Eject Press the EJT button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the radio mode.

If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. The unit will continue in radio mode. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse) button works in a similar manner. Random Play — RND/Program Button 4
Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the tracks on the selected disc in random order to provide an interest- ing change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop Random Play.

Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between the CD player, the optional remote CD changer and the Satellite Radio (if equipped). When Satellite Radio (if equipped) is selected “SA” will appear in your radio display. A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite mode. Time Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day. CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories. The fol- lowing instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer.

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Mode Button To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until CD information appears on the display. Push-Button While the CD changer is playing, press the NUMBER 1
push-button or the NUMBER 5 push-button to select a disc numbered higher or lower than the one currently being played. Seek Button Press the SEEK up or down to select another track on the same disc. A SEEK symbol will appear on the display. Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse. The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are activated.

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Random Play (RND) Press the Random button to play the tracks on the selected disc in random order for an interesting change of pace. Random can be cancelled by pressing the button a second time or by ejecting the CD from the changer. CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may skip momentarily. Skipping will not damage the disc or the player, and play will resume automatically. As a safeguard and to protect your CD player, one of the following warning symbols may appear on your display.

A CD HOT symbol indicates the player is too hot. CD HOT will pause the operation. Play can be resumed when the operating temperature is corrected or another MODE is selected. An ERR symbol will appear on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: † Excessive vibration † Disc inserted upside down † Damaged disc † Water condensation on optics

Radio Display Messages Your radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player.

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SALES CODE RBP—AM & FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER, AND OPTIONAL CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROLS

Radio Operation

Power/Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control to the right to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. PTY (Program Type) Button Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off. Pressing the PTY button within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broad- cast PTY information.

Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types:

Program Type

Radio Display

Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Country Information Jazz Foreign Language News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues

Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Inform Jazz Language News Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R & B

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Program Type

Radio Display

Rel Musc Rel Talk Rock Soft Soft Rck Soft R&B Sports Talk Top 40
Weather

Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40
Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM and Satellite (if equipped) modes.

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The radio display will flash “SEEK” and the selected PTY program type when searching for the next PTY station. If no station is found with the selected PTY program type, the radio will return to the last preset station. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. Pressing PTY, then SCAN will scan the FM Band and stop at all RDS stations that broadcast the station type. Each RDS station will be played for a 5 second scan once around the FM Band and stop at the last station. The PTY icon will then turn off. Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you

make another selection. Holding the button in will by- pass stations without stopping until you release it. Scan Press and release the SCAN button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. The radio will pause for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN button a second time. Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button, the radio will continue to tune until you release the button. The frequency will be displayed and continu- ously updated while the button is pressed. Balance — BAL The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in.

Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers. Press the FADE button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. Tone Control The tone controls affect the BASS and TREBLE frequency bands. Each is controlled by a slider control with a detent at the mid position. Moving a control up or down increases or decreases amplification of the band. The mid position provides a balanced output. AM/FM Selection Press the AM/FM button to toggle between AM and FM mode. The operating mode will be displayed next to the station frequency. The display will show “ST” when a stereo station is received (FM only). To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.

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SET 1 will now show in the display window. Select the “1–5” button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push-button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Time Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time.

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To set the clock, use a ballpoint pen or similar object to press the hour (H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio, The time setting will increase each time you press the button. Press any other button to exit from the clock setting mode. General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Tape Player Operation Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the right and the mechanical action of the player will gently pull the cassette into the play position. NOTE: When subjected to extremely cold temperatures, the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm up for proper operation. Sometimes poor playback may be experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean and demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year. Tape Side — „D/PTY Pressing the „D button during tape mode will cause the other side of the tape to be played. The display will confirm the selected tape play direction. The time is always displayed. Tape Press the TAPE button to select the Tape mode.

Seek Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection. Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 7 selections. Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to move 2 selections, etc. the display will show the total number of times the SEEK button was pushed. The SEEK function will be cancelled by pressing either the FF/RW or AM/FM button. Fast Forward — FF Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape in the direction that it is playing. The tape will advance until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is reached. At the end of the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction.

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Rewind — RW Press the RW button down momentarily to reverse the tape direction. The tape will rewind until the button is pressed again or until the beginning of the tape is reached. At the beginning of the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction. EJT Tape Press the EJT TAPE button and the cassette will disen- gage and eject from the radio. Metal Tape Selection (70µs) If a standard 70 µ (metal) tape is inserted into the player, the player will automatically select the correct equaliza- tion. Pinch Roller Release If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turned off, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect

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the tape from any damage. When power is restored to the tape player, the pinch roller will automatically reengage and the tape will resume play. Dolby Noise Reduction

The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on when- ever the tape player is on, but may be switched

on/off. To turn the Dolby Noise Reduction System on/off: Press the Dolby NR button (button 2) after you insert the tape. The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off. * ”Dolby” noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo- ratories Licensing Corporation.

CD Player Operation

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate. Inserting The Compact Disc You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio off, the display will show CD and the time of day will be displayed. If the power is 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.

Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Scan Press the SCAN button to play 10 seconds of each selection. Press the SCAN button a second time to cancel this feature. EJT CD Press the EJT CD button and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. The unit will switch to the radio mode. If you do not remove the disc within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. The unit will continue in radio mode. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition off.

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FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. Random Play — RND/Program Button 4
Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the top of the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop Random Play. MODE Press the MODE button to select between the CD player, remote CD/DVD changer (if equipped), or satellite radio (if equipped).

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To select Satellite Radio (if equipped), press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS™ appears. The following will be displayed in this order: After three seconds, the current channel name and number will be displayed for five seconds. The current program type and channel number will then be displayed for five seconds. The current channel name and number will then be displayed until an action occurs. A CD or tape may remain in the player while in the Satellite Radio mode. Time Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day. CD/DVD Changer Operation — If Equipped

MODE Press the MODE button to select between the CD player, and the CD/DVD changer (if equipped).

Disc Up/Program Button 1
Press the DISC (button 1) button to play the next avail- able disc. Random Play — RND/Program Button 4
Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the currently playing compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the top of the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press the RND (button 4) button a second time to stop Random Play. FF/RW — TUNE Press and hold the FF button for fast forward. Press and hold the RW button for fast reverse. The audio output can be heard when fast forward and fast reverse are acti- vated.

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SALES CODE RBQ—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH 6 - DISC CD CHANGER

Disc Down/Program Button 5
Press the DISC (button 5) button to play the previous disc. Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Time Press the TIME button to switch between time of day and CD track time. Scan Press the SCAN button to play 10 seconds of each track. Press the SCAN button a second time to cancel the feature.

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Radio Operation

Power/Volume Control Press the PWR/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Mode Press the MODE button repeatedly to select between AM, FM, the CD changer and Sirius Satellite Radio™ (if equipped). The display will show ST when a stereo station is received. To select Sirius Satellite Radio™ (if equipped), press the MODE button until the word SIRIUS appears. The fol- lowing will be displayed in this order: After three sec- onds, the current channel name and number will be displayed for five seconds. The current program type and

channel number will then be displayed for five seconds. The current channel name and number will then be displayed until an action occurs. CD’s may remain in the player while in the Satellite Radio mode. Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. Press the top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding the button in will by- pass stations without stopping until you release it. Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency. If the button is pressed and held, the radio will continue to tune until the button is released. The frequency will be displayed and continu- ously updated while the button is pressed.

Balance — BAL The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Press the BAL button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers. Press the FADE button in and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. Tone Control The tone controls affect the Bass and Treble frequency bands. Each is controlled by a slider control with a detent at the mid position. Moving a control up or down increases or decreases amplification of the band. The mid position provides a balanced output. To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET RND button. SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the

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“1–6” button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET RND button, the station will continue to play but will not be locked into push- button memory. You may add a second station to each push-button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in both AM and FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be locked into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the corresponding push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used, a corresponding button number will be displayed. Time Button Press the TIME button to change the display between radio frequency and time.

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General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CD Player Operation

NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the Power / Volume control pushed ON before the CD player will operate.

Inserting The Compact Disc

CAUTION!

This CD player will accept 4 3⁄4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.

You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the display will show the time of day. If you insert a disc with the ignition OFF, the display will show the time of day for about 5 seconds, then go out. 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 disc number, the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. LOAD/ EJT — Load Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded. After the radio displays “load” insert the CD into the player. Radio display will show “loading” when it is being loaded. LOAD / EJT — Eject Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show “ejecting” when it is being ejected.

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If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will continue to play the non-removed CD. If the CD is removed and there are other CD’s in the radio, the radio will play the next CD. If the CD is removed and there are no other CD’s in the radio, the radio will return to the last selected AM or FM mode. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the current selection. Scan Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing.

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FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse) button works in a similar manner. Random Play — SET / RND Press the RND button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the tracks on the disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press TUNE FF to fast forward through the tracks. Press the FF button a second time to stop the fast forward feature. If TUNE RW is pressed, the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing. Press the SET / RND button a second time to stop Random Play.

PTY (Program Type) Button Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off. Pressing the PTY button within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broad- cast PTY information. Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types:

Program Type

Radio Display

Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Country Emergency Emergency Test

Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country ALERT! Test

Program Type

Information Jazz Foreign Language News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports

Radio Display

Program Type

Radio Display

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Inform Jazz Language News Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R & B Rel Musc Rel Talk Rock Soft Soft Rck Soft R&B Sports

Talk Top 40
Weather

Talk Top 40
Weather By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode. The radio display will flash “SEEK” and the selected PTY program type when searching for the next PTY station. If no station is found with the selected PTY program type, the radio will return to the last station. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.

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By pressing the SCAN button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will stop at every PTY station on the band and list each corresponding program type in the radio display. Time Press the TIME button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day.

SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel- lite Radio. This service offers up to 100 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.

System Activation To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com. Please have the following informa- tion available when activating your system: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID). 2. Credit card information. 3. Your Vehicle Identification Number. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system. To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps:

ESN/SID Access With RBB and RBK Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF, press the Tape Eject or CD Eject (depend- ing on the radio type) and Time buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The first four digits of the twelve-digit ESN/SID number will be displayed. Press the SEEK UP button to display the next four digits. Continue to press the SEEK UP button until all twelve ESN/SID digits have been displayed. The SEEK DOWN will page down until the first four digits are displayed. The radio will exit the ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed. ESN/SID Access With RBP, RBU, RAZ, and RBQ Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. All twelve ESN/SID num- bers will be displayed. The radio will exit the ESN/SID

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mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed. Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB and RBK Radios Press the MODE button repeatedly until 9S A9 appears in the display. A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, and RBQ Radios Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word 9SIRIUS9 appears in the display. These radios will also display the following: † After 3 seconds, the current channel name and channel † The current program type and channel number will

number will be displayed for 5 seconds.

then be displayed for 5 seconds.

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† The current channel number will then be displayed

until an action occurs.

A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Selecting a Channel Press and release the SEEK or TUNE buttons to search for the next channel. Press the top of the button to search up and the bottom of the button to search down. Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released. Press and release the SCAN button (if equipped) to automatically change channels every 7 seconds. The radio will pause on each channel for 7 seconds before moving on to the next channel. The word 9SCAN9 will appear in the display between each channel change. Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search.

NOTE: Channels that may contain objectionable content can be blocked. Contact Sirius Customer Care at 888-539- 7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or unblock- ing. Please have your ESN/SID information available. Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels In addition to the 10 AM and 10 FM pre-set stations, you may also commit 10 satellite stations to push button memory. These satellite channel pre-set stations will not erase any AM or FM pre-set memory stations. Follow the memory pre-set procedures that apply to your radio. Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped) Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your radio.

PTY Button (SCAN( When the desired program type is obtained, press the 9SCAN9 button within five seconds. The radio will play 7
seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next channel of the selected program type. Press the 9SCAN9
button a second time to stop the search. NOTE: Pressing the 9SEEK9 or 9SCAN9 button while performing a music type scan will change the channel by one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memory button during a music type scan, will call up the memory channel and stop the search. PTY Button (SEEK( When the desired program is obtained, press the 9SEEK9
button within five seconds. The channel will change to the next channel that matches the program type selected.

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Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger luggage items should be placed as far forward as possible. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna. Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons. † The vehicle is parked in an underground parking † Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the

structure or under a physical obstacle.

form of short audio mutes.

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† Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can † Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can

cause intermittent reception.

cause signal blockage.

REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to access the switches.

The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a push-button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.

Pressing the center button will make the radio switch between the various modes available (AM/FM/TAPE/ CD, Etc.). The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a push-button in the center. The function of the left hand control is different depending on which mode you are in. The following describes the left hand control operation in each mode. Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will “Seek” down for the next listenable station. The button located in the center of the left hand control will tune to the next preset station that you have pro- grammed in the radio preset push-button.

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Tape Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next selection on the cassette. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection. If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second selection, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch switches the side of the tape to be played. CD Player — Single Disc in Radio Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play.

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If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch has no function in this mode. CD Player — 6 Disc in Cargo Area Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play. If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. The button in the center of the left hand switch will cause the CD changer to play the next available disc in the 6–disc magazine.

CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Do not use cassette tapes longer than C-90; otherwise, sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin- ished. 2. Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from slackness and dust when it is not in use. 3. Keep the cassette tape away from direct sunlight, heat and magnetic fields such as the radio speakers. 4. Before inserting a tape, make sure that the label is adhering flatly to the cassette. 5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewind a loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions.

Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstan shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape deposits each time a cassette is played. The result of deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap around and become lodged in the tape transport. The other adverse condition is low or “muddy” sound from one or both channels, as if the treble tone control were turned all the way down. To prevent this, you should periodically clean the head with a commercially available WET cleaning cassette. As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every 30 hours of use. If you wait until the head becomes very dirty (noticeably poor sound), it may not be possible to remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette.

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CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD/DVD discs 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 cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to the disc; avoid scratching the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners, or antistatic sprays. 5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high.

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RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation.

CLIMATE CONTROLS The controls for the heating, air conditioning, and venti- lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior conditions.

Heater

Blower Control The rotary knob on the left controls the blower and can be set in one of four positions from Low to High.

Temperature Control The degree of comfort can be selected by rotating the temperature control knob on the right. The coldest tem- perature setting is fully counterclockwise and the warm- est setting fully clockwise. The knob can be positioned at any detent. Mode Selection The mode selector (the center rotary knob) can be set in any of the following positions: OFF

This position turns off the blower motor and outside air will not pass through any outlets.

Recirculate

Air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel. Allows for circulation of interior air only. This mode can also be used to temporarily block out outside odors, smoke,

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and dust. Slight airflow from the floor outlets and the defrost outlets, located at the base of the windshield, may be noticed. Panel

Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- ment panel. Slight airflow from the defrost outlet,

located at the base of the windshield, may be noticed. Bi-Level

Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- ment panel, on the floor, and in the rear of the center console. Slight airflow from the defrost outlet, located at the base of the windshield, may be noticed. Floor

Air flows through the floor outlets located under the instrument panel and through the outlets lo- cated in the rear of the center console. Slight airflow from the defrost outlet, located at the base of the windshield, may be noticed.

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Mix

Air flows through the floor outlets, the outlets at the base of the windshield, and the side window demisters outlets.

Air Conditioning

Defrost

outlets.

Air flows through the outlets at the base of the windshield and through the side window demister

Blower Control The rotary knob on the left controls the blower and can be set in one of four positions from Low to High.

Temperature Control The degree of comfort can be selected by rotating the temperature control knob on the right. The coldest tem- perature setting is fully counterclockwise and the warm- est setting fully clockwise. The knob can be positioned at any detent. Mode Selection The mode selector (the center rotary knob) can be set in any of the following positions: OFF

This position turns off the blower motor and outside air will not pass through any outlets.

Max A/C - Recirculation

Cool air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel. Use this mode to rapidly cool the inside of the vehicle. This feature allows for recirculation of interior air only. This mode can also be

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used to temporarily block out outside odors, smoke, and dust. Slight airflow from the defrost outlet, located at the base of the windshield, may be noticed. Normal A/C

Cool air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel. Slight airflow from the defrost outlet, located at the base of the windshield, may be noticed. Bi-Level A/C

Cool air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel, on the floor, and in the rear of the center console. Slight airflow from the defrost outlet, located at the base of the windshield, may be noticed. Bi-Level

Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- ment panel, on the floor, and in the rear of the center console. Slight airflow from the defrost outlet, located at the base of the windshield, may be noticed.

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Panel

Air flows through the outlets located in the instru- ment panel. Slight airflow from the defrost outlet,

located at the base of the windshield, may be noticed. Floor

Air flows through the floor outlets located under the instrument panel and through the outlets lo- cated in the rear of the center console. Slight airflow from the defrost outlet, located at the base of the windshield, may be noticed. Mix

Air flows through the floor outlets, the outlets at the base of the windshield, and the side window demisters outlets.

Defrost

outlets.

Air flows through the outlets at the base of the windshield and through the side window demister

NOTE: To improve fuel economy, leave in Defrost only when necessary. Operating Tips

Fast Cool Down For a fast cool down, turn the blower fan rotary knob to the extreme clockwise position, turn the mode selector to the panel position and drive with the windows open for the first few minutes. Once the hot air has been expelled, close the windows and turn the mode selector to Max A/C-Recirculation. When a comfortable condition has been reached, choose a mode position and adjust the temperature control knob and blower speed as necessary to maintain comfort. For high humidity conditions it may be necessary to remain in the Max A/C-Recirculation mode to maintain comfort.

Window Fogging In mild but rainy or humid weather, windows will fog on the inside. To rapidly clear the fog off all the windows, select the defrost mode, turn the temperature control knob fully clockwise, and position the blower control to its highest speed. Once the windshield has been cleared, adjust the controls for your comfort. On air conditioned vehicles, the compressor will operate when in the Mix or Defrost modes and when the outside temperature is approximately 30°F (-1°C) to provide additional defrost/defog. Summer Operation Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high quality anti-freeze coolant during summer to provide proper corrosion protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for protection against overheating. A 50% concentration is recommended.

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Winter 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 obstruc- tions.

REAR WINDOW FEATURES

Rear Window Wiper/Washer A rotary ring switch on the control lever, located on the right side of the steering column, controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of the switch up to the DEL (Delay) position or the ON position will activate the wiper. Rotating the switch ring beyond the ON or OFF position will activate the rear washer. The wash pump will continue to operate as long as the lever or ring is engaged. Upon release, the wipers will cycle three times before returning to the set position.

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If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “Park” position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will resume function at whichever position the switch is set at. If the swing gate flip-up window is open or the swing gate is open, connection to the rear window wiper is interrupted preventing activation of the rear wiper blade. When the swing gate flip-up window or the swing gate is closed, the rear wiper switch or the ignition switch needs to be turned OFF, and then to ON to restart the rear wiper. NOTE: The rear swing gate will lock while the rear wiper is operating. The gate will stay locked until the wiper is turned off and the gate is unlocked (by key, lock switch, or key fob).

Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer is shared. It is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radia- tor antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water. Rear Window Defroster

On the top of the climate control panel is a push button for rear window defrosting. An amber indicator in the push button will light when the defroster is turned on. Push again to turn off the defroster prior to an automatic time-out.

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CAUTION!

Use care when washing the inside of the rear win- dow to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements.

The defroster will automatically turn off after about ten minutes. For about five more minutes of operation, push the button again. To prevent excessive battery drain, use the defroster only when the engine is operating. The push button also activates the heated exterior mirrors, if so equipped.

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CONTENTS

m Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
N Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
N Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
N Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
N Extreme Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
N If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
N After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
m Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 212
m Transmission Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

N 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission . . . . . 213
N Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
m Four-Wheel Drive Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

N Command-Tract Operating

Information/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
N Shift Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
N Shifting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
N Selec-Tract Operating Information/Precautions — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
N Shift Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

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N Shifting Procedure

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
m Trac-Lok™ Rear Axle — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 231
m Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
m Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped . . . . . . . 234
m On-Road Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
m Off-Road Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
N When To Use 4L Or 4 Lo (Low) Range . . . . . . 236
N In Snow, Mud And Sand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
N Hill Climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
N Traction Downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
N After Driving Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
m Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
N Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

N Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . 243
N Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 244
m Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
N Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
N High Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
N Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
N Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
N Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
N Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
N Alignment And Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
m Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped . . . 254

N Tire Pressure Monitor System Tire/Wheel

Rotation And Sensor Replacement — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

N Tire Pressure Monitor System/4–Lo Mode

— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
m Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
m Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
m Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
N Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
N Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
N MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
N Sulfur In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261

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N Materials Added To Fuel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
m Fuel Tank Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
m Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
N Warranty Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
m Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 267
N Towing – 2WD Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
N Towing — 4WD Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
m Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270

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STARTING PROCEDURES Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.

WARNING!

Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death.

Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in N (Neutral) and depress the clutch pedal before starting vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition system.

4WD Models Only In 4L mode, this vehicle will start regardless of whether or not the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor. This feature enhances off-road performance by allowing the vehicle to start when in 4L without having to depress the clutch pedal. The 4 LO MODE indicator light will illuminate when the transfer case has been shifted into this mode. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with the selector lever in the N (Neutral) or P (Park) position. Apply the brake before shifting to any driving range. Normal Starting Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Turn the key to the START position and release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the OFF position, wait 5
seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure.

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Extreme Cold Weather To insure reliable starting at temperatures below –20°F (–29°C), use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your dealer) is recom- mended. If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce- dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.

CAUTION!

To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.

WARNING!

Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury.

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If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the “Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” procedures should be repeated.

WARNING!

Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire causing serious personal injury.

After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up.

CAUTION!

Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera- tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED The engine block heater warms engine coolant and permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a grounded, three wire extension cord. The engine block heater cord is found under the hood clipped to the heater line on the left side of the engine (3.7L only).

WARNING!

Remember to disconnect the cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt AC electrical cord could cause electrocution.

Use the heater when temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) are expected to last for several days.

TRANSMISSION SHIFTING

5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission Follow the shift pattern on the gearshift knob. NOTE: The backup lights will come on when your vehicle is in R (Reverse) gear and the ignition is in the ON position.

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WARNING!

When parking your vehicle, always leave a manual transmission in first gear and apply the parking brake fully to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage. Never use any gear as a substitute for the parking brake.

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CAUTION!

To drive as safely as possible and to prolong the life of your manual transmission, follow these tips: † Before shifting from a forward gear into reverse, or from reverse to a forward gear, stop vehicle com- pletely. Otherwise, accelerated transmission wear may result. † Do not operate at sustained high engine or road † Do not downshift into a low gear while traveling at too high a speed for that gear. Engine, clutch, or transmis- sion damage may result. † Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal. This causes

speeds in lower gears. Engine damage may result.

heat buildup and damages the clutch.

clutch pedal. The clutch may be damaged.

speed requires or the engine may overheat.

† When you slow down or go up a grade, downshift as † Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using the † During cold weather, you may experience increased effort in shifting until the transmission fluid warms up. This is normal. † Push in the clutch pedal completely when shifting. Otherwise, transmission or clutch damage may result. † When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between a forward gear and reverse, do not spin wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.

† The manual transmission may be equipped with a “Reverse Blocker” to prevent inadvertent shifts from 5th gear to Reverse. If you experience difficulty shift- ing into “Reverse”, make sure that you are not inad- vertently moving the shift lever toward 5th gear when shifting into “Reverse.”

Recommended Manual Transmission Shifting Speeds The manufacturer recommends that you use the shift speeds listed in the chart below. Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H) Engine Speeds Accel. 2.4L Cruise Accel. Cruise

1 to 2
15 (24) 15 (24) 15 (24) 15 (24)

2 to 3
25 (40) 25 (40) 25 (40) 25 (40)

3 to 4
40 (64) 40 (64) 40 (64) 40 (64)

4 to 5
45 (72) 45 (72) 45 (72) 45 (72)

3.7L

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Clutch Interlocking Ignition System 2WD Models Only — Manual transmission vehicles are equipped with a clutch interlock safety feature. The clutch pedal must be fully depressed to allow cranking of the engine. 4WD Models Only — The exception to this clutch inter- lock is 4WD models equipped with a manual transmis- sion. For these models, the clutch interlock feature is overridden when the vehicle is operated in 4L to enhance off-road capability. Refer to “Starting Procedures — Manual Transmission (4WD Models Only)” in this sec- tion.

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Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to D) should be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake when moving the shift lever between these gears.

WARNING!

It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or “N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re- verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.

Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (BTSI) that holds the gearshift lever in the P (Park) position when the ignition switch is in the OFF position. To move the gear selector lever out of the P (Park) position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON position, the brake pedal and the button on the front of the shifter handle must be depressed.

Gear Ranges

P (Park) Supplements the parking brake by locking the transmis- sion. The engine can be started in this range. Never use P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply the parking brake first, and then place the selector in P (Park) position.

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WARNING!

Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always shift the vehicle into P (Park), remove the key from the ignition, and apply the parking brake. Once the key is removed from the ignition, the transmission shift lever is locked in the P (Park) position, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement. Further- more, you should never leave children unattended inside a vehicle.

The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift lever into the P (Park) position:

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† When shifting into P (Park), depress the button on the shift lever and firmly move the lever all the way forward until it stops. † Look at the shift indicator window on the console to † When engaged in P (Park), you will not be able to move the shifter rearward without depressing the shift lever button.

ensure it is in the P (Park) position.

CAUTION!

Before moving the shift lever out of P (Park), you must turn the ignition from LOCK to ON so the steering wheel and shift lever are released. Other- wise, damage to the steering column or shifter could result.

R (Reverse) For moving the vehicle rearward. Always stop before moving the lever to R (Reverse), except when rocking the vehicle. N (Neutral) Engine may be started in this position.

WARNING!

Do not coast in N (Neutral) and never turn off the ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices that limit your response to changing traffic or road conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle.

Overdrive (O/D) For most city and highway driving. The transmission contains an electronically controlled Overdrive, and will automatically shift from D (Drive) to O/D (Overdrive) if the following conditions are present: † The transmission selector is in D (Drive). † The O/D OFF switch has not been activated. † Vehicle speed is above approximately 30 mph (48
† Transmission has reached normal operating tempera-

km/h).

ture.

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 performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat buildup.

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Overdrive can be locked out by pressing the O/D OFF switch located on side of the gearshift lever. The O/D OFF indicator light will illuminate to show that the switch has been activated. When the indicator light is on, Overdrive is locked out. Pressing the switch a second time restores the Overdrive function. The lockout feature is useful when towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load.

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If the vehicle is started in cold outside tempera- NOTE: tures, shifts into Overdrive may be delayed. Normal Overdrive and shifting operation will resume when the temperature of the transmission reaches the appropriate temperature. Refer to the “Note” under “Torque Con- verter Clutch” later in this section. If the transmission temperature gets too hot, the trans- mission may downshift out of Overdrive or engage overdrive at higher vehicle speeds until the transmission cools down. After cooldown, Overdrive will resume normal operation. 2 (Second) For moderate grades and to assist braking on dry pave- ment or in mud and snow. Begins at a stop in low gear with automatic upshift to 2nd gear. Will not shift to 3rd.

1 (First) For hard pulling at low speeds in mud, sand, snow, or on steep grades. Begins and stays in low gear with no upshift. Provides engine compression braking at low speeds.

CAUTION!

† Never race the engine with the brakes on and the vehicle in gear, and never hold the vehicle on an incline without applying the brakes. These prac- tices can cause overheating and damage to the transmission. † When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be- tween “First” and R (Reverse), do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.

the condition. This may result

Over Temperature Mode The transmission electronics constantly monitor the transmission oil temperature. If the transmission gets too hot, the transmission will change the way it shifts to help control in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in D (Drive) position. If the transmission becomes hot enough the TRANS TEMP warning light in the instru- ment cluster will come on. After the transmission cools down, it will return to normal operation. Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to the automatic transmission of this vehicle. A clutch within the torque converter engages automatically at calibrated speeds. This may result in a slightly differ- ent feeling or response during normal operation in high gear. When the vehicle speed drops or during accelera- tion, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages.

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NOTE: † The torque converter clutch will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant is warm (usu- ally after 1–3 miles (1.6–4.8 km) of driving). Because engine speed is higher when the torque converter clutch is not engaged, it may seem as if the transmis- sion is not shifting into “Overdrive” when cold. This is considered a normal condition. Pressing the “O/D OFF” switch will show that the transmission is able to shift into and out of “Overdrive.” † If the vehicle has not been driven for several days, the first few seconds of operation after shifting the trans- mission into gear may seem sluggish. This is due to the transmission fluid partially draining from the torque converter into the transmission. This is considered a normal condition and will not cause damage to the transmission. The torque converter will refill within 5
seconds of shifting from P (Park) into any other gear position.

The PART TIME indicator light, located in the instrument cluster, illuminates when the transfer case is shifted to the 4H position. The 4 LO MODE indicator light, located in the instru- ment cluster, illuminates when the transfer case is shifted to the 4L position. There is no light for the 2H or N (Neutral) positions.

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FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION

Command-TracT Operating Information/Precautions The Command-Tract transfer case provides 4 mode positions - 2 (rear) wheel drive high range, 4-wheel drive high range, neutral, and 4-wheel drive low range. This transfer case is intended to be driven in the 2-wheel drive position (2H) for normal street and highway con- ditions such as dry hard surfaced roads. When additional traction is required the transfer case 4H and 4L positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together and force the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by simply moving the shift lever to these positions. The 4H and 4L positions are intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4H and 4L positions on dry hard surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to the driveline components.

CAUTION!

† Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning. The Command- Trac transfer case is not equipped with a synchro- nizer and therefore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to take place. Shifting while only the front or rear wheels are spinning can cause damage to the transfer case. † When operating your vehicle in 4L, the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 2H or 4H positions at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25
mph (40 km/h).

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Proper operation of 4-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and can cause damage to the transfer case.

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WARNING!

† Because 4-wheel drive provides improved trac- tion, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Do not go faster than road con- ditions permit. † You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case Neutral (N) position disengages both the front and rear drive- shafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move despite the transmission position. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.

Shift Positions For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position see the information below: 2H Rear Wheel Drive High Range - Normal street and highway driving. Dry hard surfaced roads. 4H 4-Wheel-Drive High Range - Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Neutral - Disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in Sec- tion 5 for more information.

4L 4-Wheel-Drive Low Range - Low speed 4 wheel drive. Locks the front and rear driveshafts together. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h). (Allows engine starting without depressing the clutch pedal on vehicles equipped with manual transmission. Refer to “Starting Procedures — Manual Transmission (4WD Models Only)” in this section. Shifting Procedure

2H to 4H or 4H to 2H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the vehicle in motion up to 55 mph (88 km/h). The transfer case will engage/disengage faster if you momentarily release the accelerator pedal after completing the shift. Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer case lever.

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4H to 4L or 4L to 4H With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on a manual transmission. While the vehicle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transfer case lever firmly to the desired position. Do not pause in transfer case N (Neutral). NOTE: To shift from 4H to 4L, the shift lever should pushed away from the driver, and then rearward into 4L. In 4H, there is a neutral stop to prevent shifting into N (Neutral) by accident. NOTE: Pausing in transfer case N (Neutral) in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may require shutting the engine OFF to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. If difficulty occurs, shift automatic transmission to N (Neutral), hold foot on brake, and turn engine OFF. Make shift to the desired mode.

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NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4L is possible with the vehicle completely stopped, however difficulty may oc- cur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned. Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to occur. The pre- ferred method is with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). Avoid attempting to engage or disengage 4L with the vehicle moving faster than 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5
km/h). Selec-TracT Operating Information/Precautions — If Equipped The Selec-Tract transfer case provides 5 mode positions - normal 2-wheel drive mode, part-time 4-wheel drive high range, full-time 4-wheel drive high range, neutral, and 4-wheel drive low range. This transfer case is equipped with an inter-axle differ- ential which allows driving the vehicle in the 4 FULL TIME position at all times on any given road surface

including dry hard surfaced roads. The 4 FULL TIME mode allows the front and rear wheels to rotate at different speeds which eliminates driveline binding and component wear that is normally associated with driving the vehicle in the 4 PART TIME position on dry hard surfaced roads. This feature provides the safety, security, and convenience of operating in 4–wheel drive at all times regardless of road conditions. When additional traction is required the 4 PART TIME and 4LO positions can be used to lock the front and rear driveshafts together through the transfer case inter-axle differential and force the front and rear driveshafts to rotate at the same speed. This is accomplished by simply moving the shift lever to these positions. The 4 PART TIME and 4LO positions are intended for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Driving in the 4 PART TIME and 4LO positions on dry hard surfaced roads may cause in- creased tire wear and damage to driveline components.

The PART TIME indicator light, located on the instru- ment cluster, illuminates when the transfer case is shifted to the 4 PART TIME position. The FULL TIME indicator light, located on the instru- ment cluster, illuminates when the transfer case is shifted to the 4 FULL TIME position. The 4LO MODE indicator light, located on the instru- ment cluster, illuminates when the transfer case is shifted to the 4LO position. There is no light for the 2WD, or N (Neutral) positions.

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CAUTION!

† Do not attempt to make a shift while only the front or rear wheels are spinning. The Selec-Trac transfer case is not equipped with a synchronizer and therefore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be equal for the shift to take place. Shifting while only the front or rear wheels are spinning can cause damage to the transfer case. † When operating your vehicle in 4LO, the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 2WD, 4 PART TIME, or 4 FULL TIME positions at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Proper operation of 4-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type, and circumference on each wheel. Any difference will adversely affect shifting and can cause damage to the transfer case.

WARNING!

† Because 4-wheel drive provides improved trac- tion, there is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds. Do not go faster than road con- ditions permit. † You or others could be injured if you leave the vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the Neutral (N) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The transfer case Neutral (N) position disengages both the front and rear drive- shafts from the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move regardless of the transmission position. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.

Shift Positions For additional information on the appropriate use of each transfer case mode position see the information below: 2WD Rear Wheel Drive High Range - Normal street and highway driving. Dry hard surfaced roads. 4 PART TIME Part Time 4–Wheel Drive High Range - Locks the transfer case inter-axle differential. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only. 4 FULL TIME Full Time 4-Wheel Drive High Range - Employs an inter-axle differential. This allows front and rear wheels to rotate at different speeds, on all road surfaces.

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Neutral - Disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain. To be used for flat towing behind another vehicle. Refer to “Recreational Towing” in Sec- tion 5 for more information. 4LO Part Time 4–Wheel Drive Low Range - Low speed 4–wheel drive. Locks the transfer case inter-axle differ- ential. Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional traction and maximum pulling power for loose, slippery road surfaces only. Do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Shifting Procedure

2WD to 4 PART TIME or 4 PART TIME to 2WD Shifting between 2WD and 4 PART TIME can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle is in motion, shifts can be made up to 55 mph (88 km/h). With the vehicle in motion two momentary releases of the accelerator pedal may be required after shifting. This will induce a torque interrupt and allow full engagement of the newly selected position. With the vehicle stationary it may be necessary to shift the automatic transmission from D (Drive) to R (Reverse) and back to D (Drive) after shifting. This will allow full engagement of the newly selected position. Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer case lever. 4 PART TIME to 4 FULL TIME or 4 FULL TIME to 4 PART TIME Shifting between 4 PART TIME and 4 FULL TIME can be made with the vehicle stopped or in motion. If the vehicle

is in motion shifts can be made up to 55 mph (88 km/h). With the vehicle in motion two momentary releases of the accelerator pedal may be required after shifting. This will induce a torque interrupt and allow full engagement of the newly selected position. With the vehicle stationary it may be necessary to shift the automatic transmission from D (Drive) to R (Reverse) and back to D (Drive) after shifting. This will allow full engagement of the newly selected position. Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer case lever. 4 FULL TIME to 4 LO or 4 LO to 4 FULL TIME With the vehicle rolling at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to N (Neutral). While the vehicle is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift the transfer case lever firmly to the desired position. Do not pause in transfer case N (Neutral). NOTE: To shift from 4 FULL TIME to 4LO, the shift lever should be pushed away from the driver, and then

rearward into 4LO. In 4 FULL TIME, there is a neutral stop to prevent shifting into N (Neutral) by accident. NOTE: Pausing in transfer case N (Neutral) in vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission may require shutting the engine OFF to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. If difficulty occurs, shift transmis- sion to N (Neutral), hold foot on brake, and turn engine OFF. Make shift to desired mode. NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4LO is possible with the vehicle completely stopped, however difficulty may oc- cur due to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned. Several attempts may be required for clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to occur. The pre- ferred method is with the vehicle rolling 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h). Avoid attempting to engage or disengage 4LO with the vehicle moving faster than 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5
km/h).

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TRAC-LOK™ REAR AXLE — IF EQUIPPED The optional Trac-Lok™ rear axle provides a constant driving force to both rear wheels and reduces wheel spin caused by the loss of traction at one driving wheel. If traction differs between the two rear wheels, the differ- ential automatically proportions the usable torque by providing more torque to the wheel that has traction. Trac-Lok™ is especially helpful during slippery driving conditions. With both rear wheels on a slippery surface, a slight application of the accelerator will supply maxi- mum traction. When starting with only one rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface, slight application of the parking brake may be necessary to gain maximum trac- tion.

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WARNING!

On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differen- tial, never run the engine with one rear wheel off the ground. The vehicle may drive through the rear wheel remaining on the ground and cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

PARKING BRAKE To set the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as possible. When the parking brake is applied with the ignition ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instru- ment cluster will light. NOTE: The instrument cluster “Brake Warning Light” indicates only that the parking brake is applied. You must be sure the parking brake is fully applied before leaving the vehicle.

To release the parking brake, pull up slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever completely.

Before leaving the vehicle parked on a hill, you must make sure the parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the P (Park) position. Make certain the transfer case is in gear. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to roll and cause damage or injury. When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in P (Park), other- wise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of P (Park).

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WARNING!

† Leaving children unattended in a vehicle is dan- gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake or the gear selector lever. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. † Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death.

Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving. Failure to do so can lead to brake failure. NOTE: Parking brake adjustment and maintenance should be performed by your authorized dealer.

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED The Anti-Lock Brake System is designed to aid the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. The system operates with a separate com- puter to modulate hydraulic pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces. All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and type and tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate signals for the computer.

WARNING!

Significant over or under-inflation of tires, or mixing sizes of tires or wheels on the vehicle can lead to loss of braking effectiveness.

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 pressure. The motor pump makes a low humming noise during operation, this is normal. During off-road use, loss of traction can temporarily defeat the system and cause the warning light to illumi- nate. Turn the ignition OFF and ON again to restore Anti-Lock Brake System function.

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WARNING!

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Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may lead to an accident. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop.

† Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natu- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.

† The ABS cannot prevent accidents,

including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydro- planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. † 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.

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CAUTION!

The Anti-Lock Brake System is subject to possible detrimental effects of electronic interference caused by improperly installed aftermarket radios or tele- phones.

NOTE: During severe braking conditions, a pulsing sensation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard. This is normal,