2004 Jeep Wrangler Owners Manual

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5. Open the tailgate, partially unzip the rear window on each side, and unlock the rear window retainers. 6. Pull the retainer bar straight out from the tailgate clips. If zippers are difficult to operate due to road NOTE: dust, etc., clean them with a mild soap solution and a small brush. Cleaning products are available through Mopart distributors. † Remove the rear window entirely. This is done by unzipping the window bringing the right zipper tab all the way to the end of the zipper track at the bottom left corner. Stow the windows carefully to avoid scratching, pull up on the window to disen- gage zipper end. 7. Beginning from the rear, moving forward, partially unzip the side window and untuck the bottom retainers. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87 8. Finish unzipping the window and repeat this step on the other side. NOTE: Stow clean windows carefully outside of the vehicle to avoid scratches. 9. Untuck the sail panels from the bodyside. 88 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 10. Remove Sunrider™ pins to release side rails from brackets located on both door rails (Unlimited Models Only). 11. Release the hook portion of the latches. Grasp the side bow behind the header and lift the top back. 12. As you begin to lower the top, wrap the sail panels so that they rest on the roof of the vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with a Dual Top, NOTE: ensure that the hard top wire harness is folded back and secured to the main harness, using the attached Velcrot strap, to prevent connector damage. 13. Make sure the sides of the top are folded inward as the top continues to fold, and that the check straps are clear of the vehicle. Tuck the top between the 2 bow and the 3 bow as it folds. 14. Tuck the top between the 2 bow and the header. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 15. After the top is folded down, ensure that the drip rail retainers are tucked in inward as shown. This is to avoid unnecessary wear to the fabric. 16. After the top is folded down, the check straps must be wrapped around the header. This will keep them from hanging and flapping outside the vehicle. Putting Up The Soft Top NOTE: Be sure the wire harness is not attached to the soft top bows before you lift the top. 1. Slide Sunrider sleeve towards header to cover Sun- rider link (Unlimited Models Only). 2. Begin working from the rear of the vehicle, with the tailgate open. Lift the plastic header (with latches) up and over the sport bar. As the header reaches the top, locate the 2 bow and push it up and over the sport bar. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 3. Move to the side of the vehicle and pull the side bow forward and down. Be sure the check straps are not tangled around the 2 bow. You will see the 3 bow rise from the rear of the vehicle. 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Unclip and move the sun visor to the side. 5. Open the header latches and engage the hook on each side into the windshield slot. 6. Guide side bows down into bracket on door rails. Make sure door rail Sunrider pins engage into bracket on side bows (Unlimited Models Only). 7. Grasp the drip rail retainer and untuck them from the door frame. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 8. Move to the rear of the vehicle and gently pull the sail panels over the 3 bow. Let them hang down over the sport bar. NOTE: Do not tuck the drip rails into the door frame at this time. 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 9. Tuck the sail panel retainer into the bodyside retainer. Begin working from the rear tailgate opening and work to the corner. NOTE: This may be difficult to do the first time. If difficulty is experienced with fabric tension, place your hand on top of the 3 bow and push down to help tuck in the sail panels. 10. To install the quarter windows, affix the rear corner of the window temporarily. Now, zip the zipper only about 1 inch (2.5 cm). At this time it is necessary to tuck in the door frame retainer. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 11. After the door frame retainer has been completely tucked in, finish zipping in the window. Then affix the Velcrot flaps around the window. 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 12. Tuck the bottom retainers on the quarter window into the bodyside retainer, beginning from the rear and work- ing to the front of the vehicle. Repeat this step for the other side. 13. Zip in rear window beginning from the left using both zipper ends. Leave one zipper end at the start. 14. To assist in getting the zipper started, lay the bar on the inside of the wheel wells and uninstall half of the D-pillar retainer from U-rail to expose zipper ends. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97 15. Tuck the retainer bar into the tailgate clip. 98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Tuck in the solid plastic retainers on each side of the tailgate under the tailgate clip. 17. Tuck in drip rail retainers into the door frame slots. 18. Close the header latches and return the sun visor to it’s original position. SUNRIDER™ — IF EQUIPPED (UNLIMITED MODELS ONLY) UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 To Raise 1. Grasp the drip rail retainers and untuck both of them from the door frame slot. Repeat this on the other side. 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 3. Release the header latches, and slide the plastic sleeves forward. 4. Grasp the header and lift the top back. Make sure the material is folded back as shown. Secure latches to plastic retainer on header. Locate strap to secure the header to the sport bar. Wrap strap around sport bar and hook to header and tighten. 5. Attach and reposition sunvisors. To Lower 1. Remove strap from header and sport bar. 2. Release header latches from header retainer. 3. Unclip and move the sun visors to the side. 4. Grasp the front header and pull to the front of the vehicle. 5. Slide plastic sleeve rearward over Sunrider™ link. 6. Tuck drip rail retainers into the door frame slots. 7. Close the header latches, and return sun visors to their original position. DOOR FRAME WARNING! Do not drive your vehicle on-pavement with the door frame removed or the windshield down as you lose the protection these structural elements can provide. These two procedures are furnished for use during off-road operation only. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 2. Fold the door frames and store the knobs and door frames outside of the vehicle. Repeat this step for the other side. WARNING! † Use both hands to remove the door frames. The door frames will fold and could cause injury if both hands are not used. † Never store the door frames in your vehicle. In an event of an accident, a loose door frame many cause personal injury. If removed, always store the door frames outside of the vehicle. Door Frame Removal Door Frame Installation 1. Unscrew and remove the door frame attachment knobs. Place one hand in the upper rear and one hand on the upper front of the door frame. Pull the frame towards you with your rearward hand to remove the frame from the vehicle. 1. Set the door frame pin into the hole on top of the body side, just behind the door opening. 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Insert the top front of the door frame into the opening at the top corner of the door opening. Push the top rear of the door frame to the side bar. 3. Slide door frame forward until the pin holes in the top line up with the holes in the side bar. Screw in the knobs and tighten, beginning with the front knob. Repeat procedures on the other side. 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 provides some protection against weather, road debris and intrusion of small branches and other objects. Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the windshield down and the side bars removed as you lose the protec- tion these structural elements can provide. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Outside rear view mirrors are mounted on the doors. If you choose to remove the doors, see your authorized dealer for a replacement cowl-mounted outside mirror. Federal law requires outside mirrors on vehicles for on-road use. If the doors are removed, the courtesy lights NOTE: will remain on. To turn these lights off, remove fuse #4 in the fuse panel. Refer to “Fuse Panel” in Section 7 of this manual. NOTE: Before lowering windshield, disconnect the electrical connector for the inside Compass/Temperature mirror (if equipped). If required for certain off-road uses, the side bars can be removed and the windshield folded down. However, the protection afforded by these features is then lost. If you remove the side bars and fold down the windshield, drive slowly and cautiously. It is recommended that the speed of the vehicle be limited to 10 mph (16 km/h), with low range operation preferred, if you are driving off-road with the windshield folded down. Raise the windshield and reinstall the side bars as soon as the task that required 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-road, regardless of whether the windshield is raised or folded down. Lowering the Windshield and Removing Side Bars 1. Lower the fabric top or remove the hard top following the instructions in this manual. 2. Remove the sun visors, if desired. Store the sun visors. 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! shield down. securely fastened, either up or down. all times when the windshield is down. Carefully follow these warnings to help protect against personal injury: † Do not drive your vehicle on-road with the wind- † Do not drive your vehicle unless the windshield is † Eye protection, such as goggles, should be worn at † Be sure that you carefully follow the instructions for raising the windshield. Make sure that the folding windshield, windshield wipers, side bars, and all associated hardware and fasteners are correctly and tightly assembled before driving your vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may prevent your vehicle from providing you and your passengers protection in some accidents. † If you remove the doors, store them outside the vehicle. In the event of an accident, a loose door may cause personal injury. 3. Remove the two Torxt head screws holding each side bar to the windshield frame. Shift the side bar inboard to clear windshield pillar molding when removing the side bar. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 NOTE: Store all of the mounting bolts in their original threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping. 4. Unzip the sport bar padding to expose the side bar bolts. Remove the two front and rear Torxt head screws for each bar. Remove the side bars and rezip sport bar padding in place. Do not loosen or remove the adjusting bolts on the side of the side bars. These bolts are set at the factory to properly fit the side bar to the vehicle. CAUTION! Do not remove the head impact foam from the side bars, as damage to the foam may result. 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. To safely store the side bars in your vehicle, use four of the cinch straps, found in the glove box. Attach the straps through the footman loops located in the floor behind the folded rear seat on each side of the vehicle. WARNING! You or others could be injured if you carry the side bars loose in your vehicle. Remove the bars from the vehicle or securely store them as described or they may cause personal injury if an accident occurs. See your authorized dealer for replacement if the cinch straps are not found in the glove box. 6. Remove the windshield wipers by first pulling the wiper away from the windshield and out to the “lock” position. Then, using a small flat tool such as a screw driver, release the retaining clip. Lift the wipers off and store in center console or securely behind the rear seat. 7. Remove the black round headed windshield Torxt head screw on each side of the base of the windshield. 8. Lower the windshield gently until rubber hood bumpers. it contacts the UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 107 108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 9. Secure the windshield by passing the remaining cinch strap, found in the glove box, through the footman hoop on the center of the hood and on the center of the windshield frame. Tighten the strap to secure the wind- shield in place. Raising The Windshield And Replacing Side Bars To raise the windshield, install the windshield wipers, and install the side bars use these same steps in reverse. WARNING! To help protect against personal injury, always in- stall the side bars when raising the windshield on your vehicle. If you do not raise the windshield and install the side bars, you lose the protection these structural elements provide in some accidents. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTENTS m Instrument Panel And Interior Controls . . . . . . 114 m Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 m Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 m Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 N Clock Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 m Radio General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 N Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 N Two Types Of Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 N Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 N AM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 N FM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 m Sales Code RAD—AM & FM Stereo Radio With Graphic Equalizer, Cassette Tape Player With CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 N Radio Security Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 N Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . . 122 N Power Switch, Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 N Seek Button (Radio Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 N Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 N Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 N Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 N Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 N AM/FM-Tape/CD/CD-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 110 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL N To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory . . . . . . 123 N Operating Instructions - RDS Mode . . . . . . . . 124 N Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 N TA (Traffic Announcement) Button . . . . . . . . . 125 N PTY (Program Type) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 N AF LOC (Alternative Frequencies And Local Frequencies) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 N Operating Instructions - Tape Mode . . . . . . . . 126 N Changing Tape Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 N Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 N Fast Forward (FF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 N Rewind (RW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 N Tape Eject D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 N Metal Tape Selection (70µs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 N Pinch Roller Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 N Dolby Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 N Operation Instructions — CD Player . . . . . . . . 128 N Inserting The Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 N Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 N EJT CD (Eject) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 N FF/Tune/RW Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 N Program Button 4 (Random Play) . . . . . . . . . . 129 N CD/CD—C/Tape Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 N Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 m Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 N Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 N Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 N Electronic Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 N Seek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 N Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 N To Set The Push-Button Memory . . . . . . . . . . 131 N Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 N Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 N Bass And Treble Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 N AM/FM Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 N Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 N Cassette Player Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 N CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 N Radio Display Messages m Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With CD Player And CD Changer Controls . . . 135 N Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 N CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 N CD Changer Control Capability — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 N Radio Display Messages UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 111 m Sales Code RBT/RBY—AM Stereo & FM Stereo Radio With Graphic Equalizer, Cassette Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Player And CD Player N Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . . 140 N Power Switch, Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 N Seek (Radio Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 N Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 N Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 N Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 N Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 N AM/FM Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 N To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory . . . . . . 141 N Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 N Operating Instructions - Tape Mode . . . . . . . . 142 N („D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 N Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 112 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL N Seek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 N Fast Forward (FF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 N Rewind (RW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 N EJT Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 N Metal Tape Selection (70µs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 N Pinch Roller Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 N Dolby Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 N Operation Instructions — CD Player . . . . . . . . 144 N Inserting The Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 N Seek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 N EJT CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 N FF/Tune/RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 N RND (Random Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 N CD/CD-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 N Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 m Satellite Radio — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 N System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 N Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 N Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB And RBK Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 N Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ, And RBQ Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 N Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 N Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels . . . . . . 147 N Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 N PTY Button 9Scan9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 N PTY Button 9Seek9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 N Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 N Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 113 m Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance . . . . . . 148 m CD/DVD Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 m Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . 149 m Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 N Heater Only — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 N Air Conditioning — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 151 N Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 m Rear Window Features — Hard Top Only . . . . 154 N Rear Window Defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 N Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 114 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INTERIOR CONTROLS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 115 116 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION Your vehicle is equipped with the instrument cluster described on the following pages. 1. Voltmeter Indicates available battery voltage and charging system operation. The lower red zone indicates that battery charge may be too low to start the engine. With the engine running, the normal operating range is between 11 and 15 volts. Prolonged gauge readings between 8-11 (undercharge) or above 15 (overcharge) indicate possible malfunction of generator, voltage regulator or battery. See your dealer if such indications occur. 2. Front Fog Light Indicator Light — If Equipped This light shows when the front fog lights are on. 3. Cruise Indicator Light This light shows when the electronic speed control system is turned on. 4. Sentry Key Indicator Light — If Equipped Refer to “Sentry Key Immobilizer System” in Section 2 of this manual. 5. Tachometer 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. 6. Turn Signal Indicator Lights The arrows will flash with the exterior turn sig- nals when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on for more than 1 mile (2 km). 7. High Beam Indicator Light This light shows that the headlights are on high beam. Pull the turn signal lever towards the steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low. If the driver’s door is open, and the headlights or parklights are left on, the “High Beam Indicator Light” will flash and a chime will sound. 8. Seat Belt Indicator 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 until it times out (about 6 seconds). 9. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. 10. Front Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped Indicates when the front axle lock has been activated. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 117 11. Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light — If Equipped Indicates when the rear axle lock has been activated. 12. 4WD Indicator Light This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive mode, and the front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. 13. Shift Indicator Light — If Equipped This light shows the driver when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy (4.0L Only). 14. Oil Pressure Gauge Indicates engine oil pressure. This gauge does not indicate oil level, and pressure varies with engine speed, temperature and oil viscosity. Consis- tent lower readings indicate possible malfunction. Seek authorized service. 118 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 15. Coolant Temperature Gauge Indicates engine coolant temperature. The red zone to the far right indicates possible overheat- ing. Seek authorized service immediately if the gauge operates in the red zone. In U.S. vehicles, temperature is indicated in degrees fahrenheit; in Canadian vehicles in degrees centigrade. 16. Airbag Warning Light This indicator lights and remains lit for 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on. If the light does not come on for 6 to 8 seconds, stays on or comes on while driving, have the airbag system checked by an authorized dealer. 17. Check Gauges Warning Light This light monitors the engine coolant tem- perature, engine oil pressure, and voltage gauges. If it detects an extreme condition a chime will sound and the light will come on. If the light comes on, check the operation of these gauges for a malfunction condition. 18. Malfunction Indicator Light This light is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic System called OBD II that monitors engine, and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc. may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving styles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. When the engine is running, the “Malfunction Indicator Light” may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs. 19. Trip Odometer Button Press and release this button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer displays. This button is also used to reset the trip odometer to 0. While the display is showing the trip odometer, press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds and the display will reset to 0. 20. Odometer/Trip Odometer The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. The odometer will “illuminate” when the driver’s door has been opened, and will remain on for 20 seconds after exiting the vehicle. U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser 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 determined. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119 The trip odometer shows individual mileage up to 999.9 miles (1 600 km). To switch from odometer to trip odometer, press the trip odometer button. 21. Anti-Lock (ABS) Warning Light After ignition is turned on, illuminates to indi- cate function check at vehicle start-up. If light remains on after start-up or comes on and stays on at road speeds, it may indicate that the ABS has detected a malfunction or has become inoperative. The system reverts to standard non-anti-lock brakes. If both the red BRAKE warning light and the amber ABS warning light are on, see your dealer immediately. Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in Section 5 of this manual. 22. Brake Warning Light After ignition is turned on, illuminates to in- dicate function check at vehicle start-up. Indi- cates parking brake is applied. If the light stays on when the parking brake is off, it indicates a possible brake system fluid leak or low pressure level, see your authorized dealer immediately. 120 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is in motion, the red BRAKE warning light will “flash” and a chime will sound. The operation of the BRAKE warning light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. 23. Low Fuel Warning Light When the fuel level reaches approximately 2 U.S. Gallons (7.6L) this light will come on and remain on until fuel is added. The “Low Fuel Warning Light” may turn on and off again, especially during and after hard braking, accelerations, or turns. This occurs due to the shifting of the fuel in the tank. 24. Fuel Cap Indicator This symbol indicates the side of the vehicle where the fuel cap is located. 25. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank. When the fuel gauge pointer initially moves to E, for your safety, approximately 2 U.S. Gallons (7.6L) of fuel remain. 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. ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK The clock and radio each use the display panel built into the radio. A digital readout shows the time in hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position and the time button is pressed. When the ignition switch is in the OFF position, or when the radio frequency is being displayed, time keeping is accurately maintained. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON or ACC position and press the time button. Using the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object, press either the hour (H) or minute (M) buttons on the radio. 2. Press the H button to set hours or the M button to set minutes. The time setting will increase each time you press a button. RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op- eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help you understand and save you concern about these “ap- parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or two about the transmission and reception of radio sig- nals. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 121 Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude, and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines and neon signs. FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, which is the major feature of FM radio. 122 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RAD—AM & FM STEREO RADIO WITH GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER WITH CD PLAYER Radio Security Code This radio is equipped with an anti-theft feature which requires that a four digit code number be entered when- ever the power supply is interrupted (such as a discon- nected battery). The four digit code can be found on the last page of this manual. Please remove this page from the manual and store it in a safe place outside of the vehicle. To enter the code, turn the key to the ON or ACC position and press the ON/VOL control. The word CODE will appear on the display. Enter your four digit code by pressing the appropriate preset buttons in sequence. Your radio is now ready for basic operation. If an invalid code is entered into the radio, the radio will allow two more attempts. After a third attempt of enter- ing an invalid code, the radio will go into a lockup mode. This is to prevent continuous attempts at entering the wrong code until the right code is found. Once a radio is in this lockup mode, it must be in a state where battery is applied for approximately 30 minutes. During this time, if the radio is on, the display will show “WAIT”. After approximately 30 minutes, (radio on) radio will display “CODE” thereby again querying the operator for the 4 digit anti-theft code. Operating Instructions - Radio Mode 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. Power Switch, Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control to the right to increase the volume. Seek Button (Radio Mode) Press and release the Seek button to search for the next station in either the MW/LW 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. Tuning 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 The Balance control adjusts the left-to-right speaker bal- ance. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 123 Fade The Fade control provides for balance between the front and rear speakers. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. Tone Control Slide the Bass and/or Treble controls up or down to adjust the sound for the desired tone. AM/FM-TAPE/CD/CD-C Press the top of this button to switch between MW, FM, and LW. Press the bottom of this button to switch between Tape, CD, and optional CD changer control operation. To Set The Radio Push-button Memory You can store a total of 10 FM, 5 MW and 5 LW stations into memory. When you are receiving a FM station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. SET 1 will appear in the radio display window. Select the push button you wish to lock on this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 124 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 FM station to each push button by repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press the SET button twice and SET 2 will appear in the radio display window. Each button can be set for SET 1 and SET 2 in the FM mode. This allows for 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. When you are receiving the MW or LW station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press SET 1 button. SET 1 will appear in the radio display window. Select the push-button you wish to lock on this station and press and release that button. Operating Instructions - RDS Mode The following RDS functions can be selected while in radio mode by pushing the appropriate button. Time Button Briefly press the Time button to change the display between radio frequency and time. To set the “HOME CLK” 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. Any time the hour (H) or minute (M) buttons are pressed when in the “RDS CLK” mode the clock will automati- cally switch to the “HOME CLK” mode and only the home time will be set. Pressing and holding the TIME button for 2 seconds will toggle the clock between “RDS CLK” and “HOME CLK”. The display will indicate which clock is activated. The “RDS CLK” is only updated by the signal transmitted from a radio station with an RDS signal. TA (Traffic Announcement) Button Pressing the TA button will enable the Traffic Information system. If the current station does not have the TP function or is not a RDS station the radio will beep and display “NO TA” and then go into the TA seek mode. During Tape/CD mode the TA will give priority to traffic announcements from the last tuned TA station. TA mode is always off in the MW/LW mode. During TA seek mode the radio display will flash “TA SEEK”. If no TP station is found after one cycle of the search the radio will display “NO TA” and then turn the TA feature off. PTY (Program Type) Button † Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 10 seconds. If no action is taken during the 10 second time out the PTY icon will turn off. Pressing the PTY button within 10 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Toggle the PTY button to select the following format types: † None † Affairs UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 † Children † Classics † Country † Culture † Document † Drama † Easy M † Educate † Finance † Folk M † Info † Jazz † Leisure † Light M † Nation M † News 126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL † Oldies † Other M † Phone In † Pop M † Religion † Rock M † Science † Social † Sport † Travel † Varied † 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. 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. AF LOC (Alternative Frequencies and Local Frequencies) Button Pressing the AF LOC button will toggle the radio display as follows: LOC ON »» AF OFF »» LOC OFF. The radio display will indicate when the LOC and AF are activated. AF will automatically tune to another frequency of the same national program when the signal quality of the currently tuned frequency becomes poor. LOC limits AF to only tune to another station within the same region code to ensure the program remains local. Operating Instructions - Tape Mode 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. Changing Tape Direction Press the top of the PTY button to change tape play direction. The display will confirm the selected tape play direction. The time is always displayed. Seek Button 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 FM/MW/LW button. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 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. Rewind (RW) Press the RW button down momentarily to reverse the tape direction. The tape will reverse until the button is pressed again or until the end of the tape is reached. At the end of the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction. Tape Eject D Press the Eject 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. 128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Pinch Roller Release If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turned off, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect 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. Operation Instructions — CD Player 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 time of day will be displayed. If the volume control 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 Button 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 10 seconds of the current selection. EJT CD (Eject) Button 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, and the display will remain unchanged in whatever mode it is in. FF/TUNE/RW Button 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. Program Button 4 (Random Play) Press this 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. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 129 Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press button 4 a second time to stop Random Play. CD/CD—C/Tape Button Press this button to select between CD player, Remote CD changer, and Tape player. Time Button Press this button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day. 130 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SALES CODE RBB—AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CAPABILITY Operating Instructions 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. NOTE: When first learning the control functions, the user should set the controls as shown in the following list. Tone Controls…As illustrated. Speaker Control…Centered. Power Button The volume control/power button pops out when pressed, this turns the sound system ON in the mode last used. Pushing the button back in turns the sound system OFF. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played. For your convenience, the volume can be turned down, but not up, when the audio system is off and the ignition is ON. 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 will bypass 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 pushed 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 pushed. To Set The Push-Button Memory When you are receiving a station that you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. The symbol 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 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131 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. 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. 132 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 in the FM mode. Mode Button Press the MODE button to select between the cassette tape player, CD changer, or the Satellite Radio (if equipped). When the 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 or radio mode. Cassette Player Features With ignition OFF and the sound system OFF, you can eject the tape cassette by pushing the EJECT button. You can turn the tape player ON by inserting a cassette or activating the MODE button (with a cassette in the radio), but only when the ignition and radio are on. Each time a cassette is inserted the tape player will begin playing on the side of the cassette that is facing up in the player. Music Search Pressing the SEEK button while playing a tape will start the Music Search mode. Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the tape is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection. The SEEK symbol appears on the display when Music Search is in operation. Music Search shuts off automati- cally when a selection has been located. Selective Music Search 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. Fast Forward And Rewind Buttons Pressing the TUNE button up or down momentarily activates Fast Forward or Rewind and makes the direc- tional arrows appear on the display. To stop Fast Forward or Rewind, press the TUNE button again. Time Button Press the time button to toggle between station frequency and time of day. Pressing this button while playing a cassette tape will change the side of the tape being played. NR (Noise Reduction) Pushing the Number 2 Pre-set button when a tape is playing deactivates the Dolby Noise Reduction System*. When Dolby is ON, the NR symbol appears on the display. Each time a tape is inserted the Dolby will turn ON. * “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 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. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133 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. Radio Display Messages Your radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player. 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 SALES CODE RBK—AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS 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. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 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, 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. 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. 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. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the display will show the time of day. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 137 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. 138 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. 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. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 139 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 140 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Radio Display Messages Your radio has been designed to display certain messages when a problem is detected with the CD player. SALES CODE RBT/RBY—AM STEREO & FM STEREO RADIO WITH GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER AND CD PLAYER Operating Instructions - Radio Mode 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. Power Switch, Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control to the right to increase the volume. NOTE: The volume control knob will need to be pushed out for the ON position and in for the OFF position. Seek (Radio Mode) 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, 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. Push in the button 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. Push in the button and it will pop out. Adjust the balance and push the button back in. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 141 Tone Control Slide the Bass and/or Treble controls up or down to adjust the sound for the desired tone. AM/FM Selection Press the top of the AM/FM CD/CD-C button to switch between AM and FM. 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 now show in the display window. Select the “1–5” button you wish to lock on 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 the symbol 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 142 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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. 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. Operating Instructions - Tape Mode 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. („D) 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. Rewind (RW) Press the RW button down momentarily to reverse the tape direction. The tape will reverse until the button is pressed again or until the end of the tape is reached. At the end of the tape, the tape will play in the current 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. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143 Pinch Roller Release If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turned off, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect 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. 144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions — CD Player 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 disc icon will be displayed in addition to the time of day. If the volume control 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. 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. 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. RND (Random Play) Press the RND 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 SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track. Press TUNE FF to fast forward through the tracks. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play. CD/CD-C Press the bottom of the AM/FM CD/CD-C button to switch between the CD and CD changer (if equipped). 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). UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 145 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. 146 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 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 number will be displayed for 5 seconds. † The current program type and channel number will † The current channel number will then be displayed then be displayed for 5 seconds. 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 con- tent can be blocked. Contact Sirius Customer Care at 888-539-7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or unblocking. 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. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 147 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. 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 structure or under a physical obstacle. 148 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL form of short audio mutes. † Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the † 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. 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. 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. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 149 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 and ventilation system in this vehicle consist of three rotary control knobs. These com- fort controls can be set to obtain desired interior condi- tions. NOTE: For the HVAC to operate efficiently and reduce the possibility of fog build up on the interior of the windows, the air exhausters should be kept clear at all times. The air exhausters are the slots located on the rear tailgate. 150 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Heater Only — If Equipped In snowy weather, always clear the air inlet grille at the base of the windshield before driving your vehicle. Blower Switch The blower switch is the rotary knob to the left of the controls. The blower speed will increase as the knob is turned clockwise. There are four blower speeds. NOTE: The blower motor will run until the system is turned to the “Off” (“O”) position or the ignition is turned OFF. Temperature Control The temperature control is the center knob located on the climate controls. It controls the temperature of the air delivered to the passenger compartment. The “Blue” area on the left side of the control indicates cooler temperatures while the “Red” area indicates warmer temperatures. Mode Selection The mode selector is the right knob located on the climate controls. It can be set in any of the following positions: Off This position turns off the blower motor. In this mode, there may be some slight air flow from the floor outlets, side window outlets, and defrost outlet located at the base of the windshield. Panel Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. Also, a slight amount of airflow may be noticed at the defrost outlet located at the base of the windshield. Bi-Level Air comes from both instrument panel and floor outlets. Also, a slight amount of airflow may be noticed at the defrost outlet located at the base of the windshield. Floor Air comes from the floor outlets. Also, a slight amount of airflow may be noticed at the defrost outlet located at the base of the windshield. Mix Air comes from the floor and defrost outlets with air being directed through the demisters. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while keeping the windshield clear. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 151 Defrost Air comes from the windshield outlets with a slight amount of air being directed through the floor and demisters. Use this setting when necessary to defrost or defog your windshield. Air Conditioning — If Equipped Blower Switch The blower switch is the rotary knob to the left of the controls. Turn the knob to the right to one of the four positions to obtain the blower speed you desire. NOTE: The blower motor will run until the system is turned to the “Off” (“O”) position or the ignition is turned OFF. 152 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Temperature Control The temperature control is the center knob located on the climate controls. It controls the temperature of the air delivered to the passenger compartment. Mode Selection The “Blue” area on the left side of the control indicates cooler temperatures while the “Red” area indicates warmer temperatures. The mode selector is the right knob located on the climate controls. It can be set in any of the following positions: Off Turning the rotary knob to this position shuts off the blower motor and outside air will not come through any outlet. Recirculation Select this position when the outside air con- tains smoke, odors, high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired. This feature allows for recir- culation of interior air only. Air flows through the panel outlets in this mode. Also, a slight amount of airflow may be noticed at the defrost outlet located at the base of the windshield. Panel Outside air flows through the air conditioning system, and then through the outlets located in the instrument panel. Also, a slight amount of airflow may be noticed at the defrost outlet located at the base of the windshield. Bi-Level Outside air flows through the air conditioning system, and then through the outlets located in the instrument panel and those located on the floor. Also, a slight amount of airflow may be noticed at the defrost outlet located at the base of the windshield. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 153 Panel Outside air comes from the outlets in the instru- ment panel. Each of these outlets can be individu- ally adjusted to direct the flow of air. Also, a slight amount of airflow may be noticed at the defrost outlet located at the base of the windshield. Floor Outside air comes from the floor outlets. Also, a slight amount of airflow may be noticed at the defrost outlet located at the base of the windshield. Mix Air comes from the floor and defrost outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while keeping the windshield clear. Defrost Air comes from the windshield outlets with a small amount being directed through the floor outlets. Use this setting when necessary to defrost your windshield. 154 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: For improved safety, the A/C compressor is activated when “Mix” or “Defrost” modes are selected. This is done to assist in drying the air and it will help in keeping the windshield from fogging. Operating Tips Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating. A 50% solution of ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended. Winter Operation The air from the heater system will heat faster in cold weather if you use lower blower speeds until the engine warms up. REAR WINDOW FEATURES — HARD TOP ONLY Rear Window Defogger To turn the rear window defogger on, press the rocker switch. If you press the switch a second time, you will turn the defogger off. A light on the rocker switch will indicate the defogger is on. The defogger will automatically turn off after about ten minutes. For five more minutes of operation, depress the top of the switch to turn the defogger on again. To prevent excessive battery drain use the defogger only when the engine is operating. 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. Rear Window Wiper/Washer To utilize the rear wiper, press the switch to the first detent. To activate the rear washer, depress the switch to the second detent. The washer will continue to spray as long as the switch is held. The switch will return to the wiper mode when released. To turn the rear wiper off, lift the bottom of the switch. UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155 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. STARTING AND OPERATING CONTENTS m Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 N Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 N Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 N Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 N Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or –29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 N If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 N After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 m Engine Block Heater — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 162 m Transmission Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 N 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission . . . . . 163 N Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 m Four–Wheel Drive Operation (Command-Trac™ Or Rock-Trac™) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 170 N Operating Instructions/Precautions . . . . . . . . . 170 N Shift Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 N Shifting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 m Trac-Lok™ Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 m Axle Lock (Tru–Lok™) — If Equipped . . . . . . 174 m Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 m About Your Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 m Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped . . . . . 179 m On-Road Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 158 STARTING AND OPERATING m Off-Road Driving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 N When To Use Low Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 N In Snow, Mud And Sand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 N Hill Climbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 N Traction Downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 N After Driving Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 m Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 N Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 N Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . 187 N Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 188 m Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 N Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 N Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 N High Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 N Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 N Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 N Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 N Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 N Alignment And Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 m Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 m Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 196 m Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 N Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 N Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 N MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 N Sulfur In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 N Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 m Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 N Locking Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 m Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 N Warranty Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 m Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 m Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 STARTING AND OPERATING 159 N Shifting Into Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 N Shifting Out Of Neutral (N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 160 STARTING AND OPERATING 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. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to the floor. WARNING! You or others around you could be injured if you attempt to start the engine with a manual transmis- sion in gear — your vehicle will move. Remember, always push the clutch pedal in fully and shift into N (Neutral) before attempting to start the engine. 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. STARTING AND OPERATING 161 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. 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. Extreme Cold Weather (below –20°F or –29°C) To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your dealer) is recommended. 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. 162 STARTING AND OPERATING 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 tie rod between the radiator grille and the dash panel. 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 reverse gear and the ignition is in the ON position. STARTING AND OPERATING 163 WARNING! When parking your vehicle, always leave a manual

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