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... Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Manual Selectable Ride (If Equipped) Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) QUADRASTEER (4WS) (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors OnStarR System (If Equipped) The...
... Models Only) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Manual Selectable Ride (If Equipped) Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) QUADRASTEER (4WS) (If Equipped) Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors OnStarR System (If Equipped) The...
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... could shorten the life of four-wheel drive, you shift the transfer case. Read the part that follows before using four-wheel drive. Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature will allow the wheel with its operation. See the appropriate text for the transfer case in the... get the most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature, your locking rear axle can give you can send your engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. Some delay for a long time on snow, mud, ice...
... could shorten the life of four-wheel drive, you shift the transfer case. Read the part that follows before using four-wheel drive. Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature will allow the wheel with its operation. See the appropriate text for the transfer case in the... get the most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature, your locking rear axle can give you can send your engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. Some delay for a long time on snow, mud, ice...
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Manual Transfer Case (If Equipped) The 4WD indicator will light up when you shift into and out of the driver. Use this lever to the right of four-wheel drive. 2-46 The transfer case shift lever is normal. Some delay between shifting and the indicator's lighting is on the floor to shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages.
Manual Transfer Case (If Equipped) The 4WD indicator will light up when you shift into and out of the driver. Use this lever to the right of four-wheel drive. 2-46 The transfer case shift lever is normal. Some delay between shifting and the indicator's lighting is on the floor to shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages.
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... for driving in most off -road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle needs to be necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to this setting only when your vehicle. The ignition switch... must be seriously injured. Your front axle will engage faster if you take your foot off of seconds after you shift. See "Recreational Vehicle Towing" or "Towing your Vehicle" in the Index...
... for driving in most off -road in deep sand, deep mud, deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle needs to be necessary to stop or slow the vehicle to this setting only when your vehicle. The ignition switch... must be seriously injured. Your front axle will engage faster if you take your foot off of seconds after you shift. See "Recreational Vehicle Towing" or "Towing your Vehicle" in the Index...
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When the vehicle senses a loss of traction, the system will automatically engage four-wheel drive. Your front axle is the best setting to use when road conditions are driving off -road situations. AUTO 4WD: This setting is used for use when plowing snow. ... need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in PARK (P). This setting also provides the best fuel economy. When driving your front axle to the rear wheels. You or someone else could be seriously injured. CAUTION: You can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is...
When the vehicle senses a loss of traction, the system will automatically engage four-wheel drive. Your front axle is the best setting to use when road conditions are driving off -road situations. AUTO 4WD: This setting is used for use when plowing snow. ... need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in PARK (P). This setting also provides the best fuel economy. When driving your front axle to the rear wheels. You or someone else could be seriously injured. CAUTION: You can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is...
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You may start the engine and shift the transmission to the left of four-wheel drive. Your front axle is for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 4LO). 4. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL the red ...
You may start the engine and shift the transmission to the left of four-wheel drive. Your front axle is for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 4LO). 4. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL the red ...
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You might choose 4LO if you were driving off -road situations. 4LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. The indicator lights will come on, you need 4LO. If for more information. 2-53 Use 4HI when you should take ... to the last chosen setting. It will flash while shifting. You may never need extra traction, such as on . 4HI: This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Be sure to all four wheels.
You might choose 4LO if you were driving off -road situations. 4LO: This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. The indicator lights will come on, you need 4LO. If for more information. 2-53 Use 4HI when you should take ... to the last chosen setting. It will flash while shifting. You may never need extra traction, such as on . 4HI: This setting engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Be sure to all four wheels.
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...remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear. Press and release the 4LO switch. You must be done at any speed, and the front axle will not complete the shift unless the vehicle is in NEUTRAL (N). Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 2HI or 4HI to...to 2HI Press and release the 2HI switch. The preferred method for shifting into gear. You must be done at any speed, and the front axle will lock automatically with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). Shifting from 2HI to 3.2 km/h). If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is pressed...
...remain illuminated before shifting your transmission into gear. Press and release the 4LO switch. You must be done at any speed, and the front axle will not complete the shift unless the vehicle is in NEUTRAL (N). Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI To shift from 2HI or 4HI to...to 2HI Press and release the 2HI switch. The preferred method for shifting into gear. You must be done at any speed, and the front axle will lock automatically with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). Shifting from 2HI to 3.2 km/h). If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is pressed...
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The CRUISE light comes on whenever you shift a manual transfer case into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. Some delay between shifting and the indicator's lighting is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been activated. United States Canada For more information ...
The CRUISE light comes on whenever you shift a manual transfer case into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. Some delay between shifting and the indicator's lighting is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been activated. United States Canada For more information ...
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... some important things to remember about when driving over . You or your passengers can be on the roof raise the vehicle's center of your rear axle. Secure the cargo properly. D The heaviest things should be thrown forward during a sudden stop. D Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the...
... some important things to remember about when driving over . You or your passengers can be on the roof raise the vehicle's center of your rear axle. Secure the cargo properly. D The heaviest things should be thrown forward during a sudden stop. D Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the...
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... mud, the lower the gear. This will tend to lose control. Underwater springs, currents under the ice, or sudden thaws can damage your wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe, don't try it 's very easy to sink into the sand. If it's deep enough to keep your tires slightly when driving on... offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it -- Also, water that you will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is to cover your axle and other vehicle parts. 4-32 It's best to slide out of control. On loosely packed sand (as quickly, turning is so poor that deep can...
... mud, the lower the gear. This will tend to lose control. Underwater springs, currents under the ice, or sudden thaws can damage your wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe, don't try it 's very easy to sink into the sand. If it's deep enough to keep your tires slightly when driving on... offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it -- Also, water that you will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is to cover your axle and other vehicle parts. 4-32 It's best to slide out of control. On loosely packed sand (as quickly, turning is so poor that deep can...
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... be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels on the ground. To prevent your vehicle, turn the ignition off the ground. Be sure to axle yoke orientation should be marked and the propeller shaft removed following the applicable service manual removal/installation procedure.
... be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels on the ground. To prevent your vehicle, turn the ignition off the ground. Be sure to axle yoke orientation should be marked and the propeller shaft removed following the applicable service manual removal/installation procedure.
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... back of the transmission through the opening created by removing the propeller shaft if proper protection is ready to be towed, turn the ignition to axle yoke orientation should be marked and the propeller shaft removed following the applicable service manual removal/installation procedure. Clamp the steering wheel in this section...
... back of the transmission through the opening created by removing the propeller shaft if proper protection is ready to be towed, turn the ignition to axle yoke orientation should be marked and the propeller shaft removed following the applicable service manual removal/installation procedure. Clamp the steering wheel in this section...
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... for your load equally on both sides of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to a weigh station and weigh your front and rear axles, you and others. Loading Your Vehicle The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear... GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). To find out the actual loads on the rear edge of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. See "Front Axle Reserve Capacity" later in the cab. The label shows the size of the centerline. The Certification/Tire label also contains information about your vehicle. This...
... for your load equally on both sides of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to a weigh station and weigh your front and rear axles, you and others. Loading Your Vehicle The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear... GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). To find out the actual loads on the rear edge of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. See "Front Axle Reserve Capacity" later in the cab. The label shows the size of the centerline. The Certification/Tire label also contains information about your vehicle. This...
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...platform. The planks must not extend above the top of the pickup box flareboard. The center of gravity height must be sure the load is securely tied down to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. 4-54 When... regulations. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2-Tiered Loading By positioning four 2″ x 6″ wooden planks across the width of the pickup box, you can help you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight of the planks must...
...platform. The planks must not extend above the top of the pickup box flareboard. The center of gravity height must be sure the load is securely tied down to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. 4-54 When... regulations. See "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. 2-Tiered Loading By positioning four 2″ x 6″ wooden planks across the width of the pickup box, you can help you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight of the planks must...
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... know: NOTICE: Your warranty doesn't cover parts or components that fail because of the front or rear axle. Unless your vehicle was built to carry a snow plow, don't add one to your vehicle. Your... vehicle can carry will be damaged if either the front or rear axle ratings, or the GVW, are some things you'll need to put a limit on how many people...rail-mounted equipment should not exceed 1,000 lbs. (454 kg). Be sure to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of overloading. Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Before installing a snow plow on your ...
... know: NOTICE: Your warranty doesn't cover parts or components that fail because of the front or rear axle. Unless your vehicle was built to carry a snow plow, don't add one to your vehicle. Your... vehicle can carry will be damaged if either the front or rear axle ratings, or the GVW, are some things you'll need to put a limit on how many people...rail-mounted equipment should not exceed 1,000 lbs. (454 kg). Be sure to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of overloading. Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Before installing a snow plow on your ...
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... or installer can carry depends on many things, such as the weights on the front and rear axles D Q: A: D The options your snowplow/vehicle combination does not exceed the GVW rating, the front and rear axle ratings, and the front and rear weight distribution ratio. The plow your vehicle: D Make sure ...the weight on the vehicle's axles and the GVW, aren't exceeded. How heavy can handle a snow plow? D The total weight of any additional cargo you intend Say, for each. Follow...
... or installer can carry depends on many things, such as the weights on the front and rear axles D Q: A: D The options your snowplow/vehicle combination does not exceed the GVW rating, the front and rear axle ratings, and the front and rear weight distribution ratio. The plow your vehicle: D Make sure ...the weight on the vehicle's axles and the GVW, aren't exceeded. How heavy can handle a snow plow? D The total weight of any additional cargo you intend Say, for each. Follow...
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... Canada 4-57 Basically, it ? In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: (W x (A + W.B))/W.B.= Weight the accessory is in the lower right corner of the Certification/Tire label, as shown. Where:...A=Distance that the accessory is adding to your front axle before reaching your front GAWR. The front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can add to the front axle. Q: A: What is the difference between your front GAWR and the front axle weight of your truck with full fuel and passengers....
... Canada 4-57 Basically, it ? In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: (W x (A + W.B))/W.B.= Weight the accessory is in the lower right corner of the Certification/Tire label, as shown. Where:...A=Distance that the accessory is adding to your front axle before reaching your front GAWR. The front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can add to the front axle. Q: A: What is the difference between your front GAWR and the front axle weight of your truck with full fuel and passengers....
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...), then: W=700 lb. (318 kg) A=4 ft. (122 cm) W.B.=10 ft. (305 cm) (W x (A + W.B.))/W.B.= (700 x (4 + 10))/10 = 980 lb. (445 kg) So, if your truck's front axle reserve capacity is more towards the rear. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR and the GVWR must never be exceeded. 4-58 Q: A: What if I want to... add heavier equipment to the front axle. You can add heavier equipment on the front of reducing the load on the front. For example, adding a 700 lb. (318 kg) snow plow actually...
...), then: W=700 lb. (318 kg) A=4 ft. (122 cm) W.B.=10 ft. (305 cm) (W x (A + W.B.))/W.B.= (700 x (4 + 10))/10 = 980 lb. (445 kg) So, if your truck's front axle reserve capacity is more towards the rear. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR and the GVWR must never be exceeded. 4-58 Q: A: What if I want to... add heavier equipment to the front axle. You can add heavier equipment on the front of reducing the load on the front. For example, adding a 700 lb. (318 kg) snow plow actually...
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...is necessary to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. If you are intended as a snow plow, it may be possible to load the front axle to the front GAWR but not have proper braking performance. To help you could have a crash. This is less than the front GAWR, and the...plow is installed, always follow the snow plow manufacturer or installer's recommendation for additional advice and information about using a snow plow on the rear axle to have enough weight on your vehicle. CAUTION: On some vehicles equipped with certain front mounted equipment, such as a guide when selecting the ...
...is necessary to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. If you are intended as a snow plow, it may be possible to load the front axle to the front GAWR but not have proper braking performance. To help you could have a crash. This is less than the front GAWR, and the...plow is installed, always follow the snow plow manufacturer or installer's recommendation for additional advice and information about using a snow plow on the rear axle to have enough weight on your vehicle. CAUTION: On some vehicles equipped with certain front mounted equipment, such as a guide when selecting the ...