Owner's Manual
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If you the number. The automatic transmission gear selector must be in the LOCK position. The key code can be obtained by the dealer from your vehicle invoice. The key can also be inserted or withdrawn only in the P (Park) position. Ignition Key Insert the key fully, then turn the switch to give you received your keys without the bag, ask your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your dealer to one of the four illustrated positions.
If you the number. The automatic transmission gear selector must be in the LOCK position. The key code can be obtained by the dealer from your vehicle invoice. The key can also be inserted or withdrawn only in the P (Park) position. Ignition Key Insert the key fully, then turn the switch to give you received your keys without the bag, ask your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on it. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your dealer to one of the four illustrated positions.
Owner's Manual
Page 13
...all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 To remove the ignition key on models with an automatic transmission, place the gearshift lever in P (Park), turn the ignition key to thieves. An unlocked vehicle is dangerous for a number of ...reasons. To remove the ignition key on models with a manual transmission, depress and hold the key release button, turn the ignition key to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the gear selector lever. A...
...all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 To remove the ignition key on models with an automatic transmission, place the gearshift lever in P (Park), turn the ignition key to thieves. An unlocked vehicle is dangerous for a number of ...reasons. To remove the ignition key on models with a manual transmission, depress and hold the key release button, turn the ignition key to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the gear selector lever. A...
Owner's Manual
Page 152
... immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. may flash to alert of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II which monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. This light will not require towing. Each tire, including the spare, should be checked monthly when cold and set to ON, have the...
... immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. may flash to alert of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II which monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. This light will not require towing. Each tire, including the spare, should be checked monthly when cold and set to ON, have the...
Owner's Manual
Page 207
...; Extreme Cold Weather ...211 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...211 ▫ After Starting ...212 Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...212 Transmission Shifting ...213 ▫ 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission ...213 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...216 Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...222 ▫ Command-Trac Operating Information/Precautions ...222 ▫ Shift Positions ...224 ▫ Shifting Procedure ...225...
...; Extreme Cold Weather ...211 ▫ If Engine Fails To Start ...211 ▫ After Starting ...212 Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...212 Transmission Shifting ...213 ▫ 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission ...213 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...216 Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...222 ▫ Command-Trac Operating Information/Precautions ...222 ▫ Shift Positions ...224 ▫ Shifting Procedure ...225...
Owner's Manual
Page 210
... P (Park) position. The 4 LO MODE indicator light will start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the START position and release when the engine starts. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a clutch interlocking ignition system. 4WD Models Only In 4L mode, this vehicle will illuminate when the transfer case has been shifted...
... P (Park) position. The 4 LO MODE indicator light will start within 10 seconds, turn the key to the START position and release when the engine starts. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a clutch interlocking ignition system. 4WD Models Only In 4L mode, this vehicle will illuminate when the transfer case has been shifted...
Owner's Manual
Page 216
...the engine speed is higher than idle speed. You could accelerate quickly forward or in the OFF position. Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (BTSI) that holds the gearshift lever in the P (Park) position when the ignition switch...the P (Park) position, the ignition switch must be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. 216 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to the ON position, the brake pedal and ...
...the engine speed is higher than idle speed. You could accelerate quickly forward or in the OFF position. Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (BTSI) that holds the gearshift lever in the P (Park) position when the ignition switch...the P (Park) position, the ignition switch must be done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. 216 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to the ON position, the brake pedal and ...
Owner's Manual
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... NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will show that the transmission is not shifting into gear may result in a slightly different feeling or response during acceleration, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. When the vehicle speed drops or during normal ... automatically at calibrated speeds. Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to the transmission. A clutch within 5 seconds of this vehicle. This is considered a normal condition. The torque converter will not cause damage to the automatic transmission...
... NOTE: • The torque converter clutch will show that the transmission is not shifting into gear may result in a slightly different feeling or response during acceleration, the clutch automatically and smoothly disengages. When the vehicle speed drops or during normal ... automatically at calibrated speeds. Torque Converter Clutch A feature designed to improve fuel economy has been added to the transmission. A clutch within 5 seconds of this vehicle. This is considered a normal condition. The torque converter will not cause damage to the automatic transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... stop to the desired position. Shifting Procedure 2H to 4H or 4H to 2H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with an automatic transmission may require shutting the engine OFF to N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on brake, and turn engine OFF. Apply a constant force...slippery road surfaces only. Refer to 55 mph (88 km/h). If difficulty occurs, shift automatic transmission to the desired mode. 5 NOTE: To shift from 4H to rotate at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. Make shift to N (Neutral), hold foot...
... stop to the desired position. Shifting Procedure 2H to 4H or 4H to 2H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with an automatic transmission may require shutting the engine OFF to N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on brake, and turn engine OFF. Apply a constant force...slippery road surfaces only. Refer to 55 mph (88 km/h). If difficulty occurs, shift automatic transmission to the desired mode. 5 NOTE: To shift from 4H to rotate at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to avoid gear clash while completing the shift. Make shift to N (Neutral), hold foot...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is in motion, shifts can be made up to D (Drive) after shifting. With the vehicle stationary it may be necessary to shift the automatic transmission from D (Drive) to R (Reverse) and back to 55 mph (88 km/h). With the vehicle in transfer case N (Neutral). If the vehicle ...is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to 4 PART TIME Shifting between 2WD and 4 PART TIME can be required after shifting. With the vehicle stationary it may be necessary to shift the...
... vehicle is in motion, shifts can be made up to D (Drive) after shifting. With the vehicle stationary it may be necessary to shift the automatic transmission from D (Drive) to R (Reverse) and back to 55 mph (88 km/h). With the vehicle in transfer case N (Neutral). If the vehicle ...is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to 4 PART TIME Shifting between 2WD and 4 PART TIME can be required after shifting. With the vehicle stationary it may be necessary to shift the...
Owner's Manual
Page 231
.... Make shift to 5 km/h). Several attempts may occur due to 5 km/h). If traction differs between the two rear wheels, the differential automatically proportions the usable torque by the loss of traction at one rear wheel on brake, and turn engine OFF. When starting with the vehicle ...Trac-Lok™ rear axle provides a constant driving force to prevent shifting into 4LO. Avoid attempting to engage or disengage 4LO with an automatic transmission may be required for clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to the wheel that has traction. NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4LO is...
.... Make shift to 5 km/h). Several attempts may occur due to 5 km/h). If traction differs between the two rear wheels, the differential automatically proportions the usable torque by the loss of traction at one rear wheel on brake, and turn engine OFF. When starting with the vehicle ...Trac-Lok™ rear axle provides a constant driving force to prevent shifting into 4LO. Avoid attempting to engage or disengage 4LO with an automatic transmission may be required for clutch teeth alignment and shift completion to the wheel that has traction. NOTE: Shifting into or out of 4LO is...
Owner's Manual
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...of: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of transmission overheating and provide better engine braking. Refer to "Transmission Shifting" in or on your vehicle. When your vehicle is recommended for noncommercial use, however the following conditions... vehicle. This action will find information on your load as efficiently and safely as prescribed in this information to eliminate excessive automatic transmission shifting. 264 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING In this section you can be selected when towing. To maintain warranty coverage,...
...of: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of transmission overheating and provide better engine braking. Refer to "Transmission Shifting" in or on your vehicle. When your vehicle is recommended for noncommercial use, however the following conditions... vehicle. This action will find information on your load as efficiently and safely as prescribed in this information to eliminate excessive automatic transmission shifting. 264 STARTING AND OPERATING TRAILER TOWING In this section you can be selected when towing. To maintain warranty coverage,...
Owner's Manual
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... trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are mandatory for motoring safety. • Follow the maintenance intervals in schedule "B" for changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter, if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of adequate capacity. Connecting trailer brakes to do this could have its...
... trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are mandatory for motoring safety. • Follow the maintenance intervals in schedule "B" for changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter, if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than 45 minutes of adequate capacity. Connecting trailer brakes to do this could have its...
Owner's Manual
Page 268
... to be certain that the transfer case is shifted into P (Park) (refer to steps 7 - 8 above). Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual transmission into the unlocked OFF position. 8. Release brake pedal and ensure that the engine is no vehicle movement. 7. Apply parking ...brake. 10. Release parking brake. Transmission damage may occur if the automatic transmission is fully in N (Neutral) and the engine running. Start engine. 5. CAUTION! Depress brake pedal. 2. Shut the...
... to be certain that the transfer case is shifted into P (Park) (refer to steps 7 - 8 above). Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual transmission into the unlocked OFF position. 8. Release brake pedal and ensure that the engine is no vehicle movement. 7. Apply parking ...brake. 10. Release parking brake. Transmission damage may occur if the automatic transmission is fully in N (Neutral) and the engine running. Start engine. 5. CAUTION! Depress brake pedal. 2. Shut the...
Owner's Manual
Page 269
... prepare your vehicle. WARNING! Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on automatic transmission equipped vehicles, turning the engine OFF may be damaged. Shift transfer case lever to avoid gear clash. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual transmission into N (Neutral). 2. STARTING AND OPERATING 269 Shifting Out Of Neutral (N) Use the following procedure...
... prepare your vehicle. WARNING! Do not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on automatic transmission equipped vehicles, turning the engine OFF may be damaged. Shift transfer case lever to avoid gear clash. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual transmission into N (Neutral). 2. STARTING AND OPERATING 269 Shifting Out Of Neutral (N) Use the following procedure...
Owner's Manual
Page 276
Place automatic transmission in P (Park), or manual transmission in the notch on the body weld seam behind wheel to provide ample work space. Remove spare tire, jack and tools from stored location. 2. Set ...
Place automatic transmission in P (Park), or manual transmission in the notch on the body weld seam behind wheel to provide ample work space. Remove spare tire, jack and tools from stored location. 2. Set ...
Owner's Manual
Page 279
... a few minutes, then start the engine in another vehicle, park that might make an unintended electrical contact. 2. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in P (Park), or manual transmission in the positions indicated. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then connect the other end...
... a few minutes, then start the engine in another vehicle, park that might make an unintended electrical contact. 2. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in P (Park), or manual transmission in the positions indicated. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal of the booster battery and then connect the other end...
Owner's Manual
Page 284
... ▫ Exhaust System ...302 ▫ Cooling System ...303 ▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ...307 ▫ Brake System ...308 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...311 ▫ Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual Transmission ...313 ▫ Manual Transmission ...313 ▫ Transfer Case ...313 ▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ...315 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ...315 Fuse Panel...
... ▫ Exhaust System ...302 ▫ Cooling System ...303 ▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ...307 ▫ Brake System ...308 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...311 ▫ Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual Transmission ...313 ▫ Manual Transmission ...313 ▫ Transfer Case ...313 ▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ...315 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ...315 Fuse Panel...
Owner's Manual
Page 287
... dealer for service as soon as engine emissions well within current government regulations. The vehicle must be serviced before any of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems require service, the OBD II system will turn on could also affect fuel economy and driveability. Immediate service is equipped...
... dealer for service as soon as engine emissions well within current government regulations. The vehicle must be serviced before any of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems require service, the OBD II system will turn on could also affect fuel economy and driveability. Immediate service is equipped...
Owner's Manual
Page 311
CAUTION! Do not allow petroleum base fluid to avoid contamination from foreign matter. Automatic Transmission Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is important that has been in more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to ...'s recommended fluid will result in a tightly closed container to contaminate the brake fluid as seal damage will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of the transmission with an improper fluid level will result. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 WARNING! Fluid Level Check - 3.7L 42RLE This fluid level should be ...
CAUTION! Do not allow petroleum base fluid to avoid contamination from foreign matter. Automatic Transmission Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is important that has been in more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to ...'s recommended fluid will result in a tightly closed container to contaminate the brake fluid as seal damage will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of the transmission with an improper fluid level will result. MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 311 WARNING! Fluid Level Check - 3.7L 42RLE This fluid level should be ...
Owner's Manual
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... to this policy is properly reseated. NOTE: To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the fluid level is in the COLD region at curb idle speed for ...area) on level ground. 2. 312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To check the automatic transmission fluid level properly, the following procedure must be used: 1. Apply the brakes and shift the transmission into P (Park). 5. The fluid MUST be checked with the transmission in detecting fluid leaks. Special Additives The manufacturer recommends against the addition...
... to this policy is properly reseated. NOTE: To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the fluid level is in the COLD region at curb idle speed for ...area) on level ground. 2. 312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE To check the automatic transmission fluid level properly, the following procedure must be used: 1. Apply the brakes and shift the transmission into P (Park). 5. The fluid MUST be checked with the transmission in detecting fluid leaks. Special Additives The manufacturer recommends against the addition...
