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Underbody mounted hitches are acceptable if they are installed properly. Whenever a trailer hitch and hardware are removed, make sure it is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 153 Use a frame-mounted weight distributing hitch for turning corners. Your...Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the bumper. Do not install a single or multi-clamp type bumper hitch, or a hitch which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue loads through the underbody structure. The trailer brakes must meet ...
Underbody mounted hitches are acceptable if they are installed properly. Whenever a trailer hitch and hardware are removed, make sure it is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 153 Use a frame-mounted weight distributing hitch for turning corners. Your...Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the bumper. Do not install a single or multi-clamp type bumper hitch, or a hitch which uniformly distributes the trailer tongue loads through the underbody structure. The trailer brakes must meet ...
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...boat When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow water to get the feel of the rear bumper. Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before starting on a trip to enter critical vehicle components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions, reliability and ...efficiency. • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should not be checked or changed unless a leak is removed from the water. These guidelines are not to ensure that your vehicle behind a motorhome. Exceeding these guidelines if you have traveled 80 km...
...boat When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow water to get the feel of the rear bumper. Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before starting on a trip to enter critical vehicle components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions, reliability and ...efficiency. • Vehicles with a trailer attached. • The trailer tongue weight should not be checked or changed unless a leak is removed from the water. These guidelines are not to ensure that your vehicle behind a motorhome. Exceeding these guidelines if you have traveled 80 km...
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... and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following : • one handle extension and one wheel nut wrench. Roadside emergencies Location of the rear bumper Jack, jack handle, Regular Cab: behind seats and underneath the wheel nut wrench jack and tools cover SuperCab: stowed in the passenger side rear cab... cover. To disconnect, depress button and pull apart. • one typical extension. Key, spare tire lock In the glove box (if equipped) Tool Spare tire Removing the spare tire 1.
... and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following : • one handle extension and one wheel nut wrench. Roadside emergencies Location of the rear bumper Jack, jack handle, Regular Cab: behind seats and underneath the wheel nut wrench jack and tools cover SuperCab: stowed in the passenger side rear cab... cover. To disconnect, depress button and pull apart. • one typical extension. Key, spare tire lock In the glove box (if equipped) Tool Spare tire Removing the spare tire 1.
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Insert the straight end of the jack handle into the rear access hole located just above the rear bumper and below the tailgate. Remove the retainer from the rear access hole located just above the rear bumper and below the tailgate. 3. Roadside emergencies 2. If equipped, unlock and remove the spare tire carrier lock from the spare tire. 174 Forward motion will stop and resistance to the ground and the cable is slightly slack. 5. Turn the handle counterclockwise until tire is lowered to turning will be felt when properly engaged. 4.
Insert the straight end of the jack handle into the rear access hole located just above the rear bumper and below the tailgate. Remove the retainer from the rear access hole located just above the rear bumper and below the tailgate. 3. Roadside emergencies 2. If equipped, unlock and remove the spare tire carrier lock from the spare tire. 174 Forward motion will stop and resistance to the ground and the cable is slightly slack. 5. Turn the handle counterclockwise until tire is lowered to turning will be felt when properly engaged. 4.
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...the wheel under the vehicle. 3. The spare handle ratchets when the tire is set, then block (in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). 2. If removed, install the spare tire carrier lock on the ground with P265/75 R15 AT tires, do not stow a flat or inflated full size spare tire... place gearshift lever in both directions) the wheel that is raised to the tire being changed. Lay the tire on the access hole above the bumper. Tire change procedure To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be stowed and tied down in the spare tire carrier. Set...
...the wheel under the vehicle. 3. The spare handle ratchets when the tire is set, then block (in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). 2. If removed, install the spare tire carrier lock on the ground with P265/75 R15 AT tires, do not stow a flat or inflated full size spare tire... place gearshift lever in both directions) the wheel that is raised to the tire being changed. Lay the tire on the access hole above the bumper. Tire change procedure To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be stowed and tied down in the spare tire carrier. Set...
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... lead to disengage in a collision, which is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. The pressure in an overfilled tank may be under pressure. Maintenance and care • The suspension insulation and... bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains. Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if ...
... lead to disengage in a collision, which is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap. The pressure in an overfilled tank may be under pressure. Maintenance and care • The suspension insulation and... bumpers will help prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when using snow tires and chains. Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if ...
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To install the brakelamp assembly: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper. Remove the bulb socket from lamp assembly by rotating clockwise. 2. To change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Pull out the old bulb from vehicle. 2. Replacing license ... license plate bulbs are specified in the new bulb. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are located behind the rear bumper to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. Remove the two screws and lamp assembly from socket and push in lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Carefully pull...
To install the brakelamp assembly: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper. Remove the bulb socket from lamp assembly by rotating clockwise. 2. To change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Pull out the old bulb from vehicle. 2. Replacing license ... license plate bulbs are specified in the new bulb. Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are located behind the rear bumper to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. Remove the two screws and lamp assembly from socket and push in lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Carefully pull...