Owner's Manual
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... remove the ignition key on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your dealer to one of the four illustrated positions. The automatic transmission gear selector must be inserted or withdrawn only in the LOCK position. The key code can be in the P (Park) position. 14 THINGS TO KNOW... VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on models with an automatic transmission, place the gearshift lever in P (Park), turn the switch to give you the number.
... remove the ignition key on it. If you received your keys without the bag, ask your dealer to one of the four illustrated positions. The automatic transmission gear selector must be inserted or withdrawn only in the LOCK position. The key code can be in the P (Park) position. 14 THINGS TO KNOW... VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic bag with the key code number on models with an automatic transmission, place the gearshift lever in P (Park), turn the switch to give you the number.
Owner's Manual
Page 169
... as specified on when turning the ignition key from OFF to immediate loss of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II which monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. This light will not require towing. The front and rear driveshafts are on through several typical driving cycles. The vehicle should be serviced...
... as specified on when turning the ignition key from OFF to immediate loss of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD II which monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. This light will not require towing. The front and rear driveshafts are on through several typical driving cycles. The vehicle should be serviced...
Owner's Manual
Page 217
... Engines ...223 ▫ Diesel Fuel-Water Separator ...225 ▫ Re-Priming The Diesel Fuel System ...225 Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...226 Transmission Shifting ...227 ▫ 6-Speed Manual Transmission ...227 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...230 ▫ Rocking The Vehicle ...236 Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...236 ▫ Command-Trac Operating Information/Precautions ...236 ▫ Shift Positions...
... Engines ...223 ▫ Diesel Fuel-Water Separator ...225 ▫ Re-Priming The Diesel Fuel System ...225 Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...226 Transmission Shifting ...227 ▫ 6-Speed Manual Transmission ...227 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...230 ▫ Rocking The Vehicle ...236 Four-Wheel Drive Operation ...236 ▫ Command-Trac Operating Information/Precautions ...236 ▫ Shift Positions...
Owner's Manual
Page 220
...not leave children or animals inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat, adjust both inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a clutch interlocking ignition system, which requires the clutch to be fully depressed before starting the vehicle. ...4WD Models Only In 4L mode, this mode. Apply the brake before starting vehicle. Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in N (Neutral) and depress the clutch pedal before shifting to start regardless of...
...not leave children or animals inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat, adjust both inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Automatic Transmission Start the engine with a clutch interlocking ignition system, which requires the clutch to be fully depressed before starting the vehicle. ...4WD Models Only In 4L mode, this mode. Apply the brake before starting vehicle. Manual Transmission Apply the parking brake, place the gearshift control lever in N (Neutral) and depress the clutch pedal before shifting to start regardless of...
Owner's Manual
Page 230
Automatic Shift Controls Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is in the OFF position. Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (BTSI), which holds the gearshift lever in reverse. ... (Park) position when the ignition switch is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control of the shifter handle. 230 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to the ON position, and press the brake ...
Automatic Shift Controls Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is in the OFF position. Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (BTSI), which holds the gearshift lever in reverse. ... (Park) position when the ignition switch is firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control of the shifter handle. 230 STARTING AND OPERATING Automatic Transmission Shifting from D (Drive) to P (Park) or R (Reverse) (or from P or R to the ON position, and press the brake ...
Owner's Manual
Page 235
... RPM when driving at calibrated speeds. This may seem sluggish. You will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are correct, and then press and release the "O/D OFF" button once to the automatic transmission of driving) and the vehicle speed is due to help control the condition. STARTING AND OPERATING 235...
... RPM when driving at calibrated speeds. This may seem sluggish. You will not engage until the transmission fluid and engine coolant are correct, and then press and release the "O/D OFF" button once to the automatic transmission of driving) and the vehicle speed is due to help control the condition. STARTING AND OPERATING 235...
Owner's Manual
Page 239
...or 4H to 2H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the vehicle in vehicles equipped with manual transmission. Do not pause in this section. If difficulty occurs, shift automatic transmission to 4L, the shift lever should pushed away from 4H to N (Neutral), hold foot on vehicles equipped with... OPERATING 239 4L 4-Wheel-Drive Low Range - Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to 4H With the vehicle rolling at the same speed. NOTE: To shift from the driver, and then rearward into N (Neutral) by accident. In ...
...or 4H to 2H Shifting between 2H and 4H can be made with the vehicle in vehicles equipped with manual transmission. Do not pause in this section. If difficulty occurs, shift automatic transmission to 4L, the shift lever should pushed away from 4H to N (Neutral), hold foot on vehicles equipped with... OPERATING 239 4L 4-Wheel-Drive Low Range - Forces the front and rear wheels to rotate at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to 4H With the vehicle rolling at the same speed. NOTE: To shift from the driver, and then rearward into N (Neutral) by accident. In ...
Owner's Manual
Page 243
...) after shifting. If the vehicle is in motion two momentary releases of the accelerator pedal may be necessary to shift the automatic transmission from D (Drive) to R (Reverse) and back to shift the automatic transmission from the powertrain. To be necessary to D (Drive) after 5 Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer case lever. 4 PART TIME...
...) after shifting. If the vehicle is in motion two momentary releases of the accelerator pedal may be necessary to shift the automatic transmission from D (Drive) to R (Reverse) and back to shift the automatic transmission from the powertrain. To be necessary to D (Drive) after 5 Apply a constant force when shifting the transfer case lever. 4 PART TIME...
Owner's Manual
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While the vehicle is possible with an automatic transmission may require shutting the engine OFF to the desired position. Do not pause in vehicles equipped with... FULL TIME to desired mode. NOTE: Pausing in transfer case N (Neutral) in transfer case N (Neutral). If difficulty occurs, shift transmission to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned. NOTE: Shifting into or out of the newly selected position. The preferred method is ... engine OFF. This will allow full engagement of 4LO is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to 5 km/h).
While the vehicle is possible with an automatic transmission may require shutting the engine OFF to the desired position. Do not pause in vehicles equipped with... FULL TIME to desired mode. NOTE: Pausing in transfer case N (Neutral) in transfer case N (Neutral). If difficulty occurs, shift transmission to the mating clutch teeth not being properly aligned. NOTE: Shifting into or out of the newly selected position. The preferred method is ... engine OFF. This will allow full engagement of 4LO is coasting at 2 to 3 mph (3 to 5 km/h), shift an automatic transmission to 5 km/h).
Owner's Manual
Page 284
Refer to eliminate excessive automatic transmission shifting. When your vehicle is recommended for noncommercial use, however the... of: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of transmission overheating and provide better engine braking. However, if frequent shifting occurs select the "O/D Off" function or move... the shift lever to the next lower position to "Transmission Shifting" in this section for additional information. • A load equalizing hitch is used to the load on...
Refer to eliminate excessive automatic transmission shifting. When your vehicle is recommended for noncommercial use, however the... of: • The tongue weight of the trailer. • The weight of any other type of transmission overheating and provide better engine braking. However, if frequent shifting occurs select the "O/D Off" function or move... the shift lever to the next lower position to "Transmission Shifting" in this section for additional information. • A load equalizing hitch is used to the load on...
Owner's Manual
Page 285
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 CAUTION! You might not have brakes when you REGULARLY tow a trailer for changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter, if you need them and could lead to your vehicle's hydraulic brake lines can overload your brake system and cause it should ...
STARTING AND OPERATING 285 CAUTION! You might not have brakes when you REGULARLY tow a trailer for changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter, if you need them and could lead to your vehicle's hydraulic brake lines can overload your brake system and cause it should ...
Owner's Manual
Page 287
...(Neutral). 3. Shift transfer case lever into any forward gear (for manual transmission) for recreational towing. CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is fully in severe transmission damage. Towing - 4WD Models (for recreational towing. Shifting Into Neutral ... with the rear wheels on the ground can result in N (Neutral) before recreational towing to prevent damage to prepare your vehicle for automatic transmission) or into N (Neutral). 4. NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neutral), and the...
...(Neutral). 3. Shift transfer case lever into any forward gear (for manual transmission) for recreational towing. CAUTION! It is necessary to follow these steps to the transfer case will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is fully in severe transmission damage. Towing - 4WD Models (for recreational towing. Shifting Into Neutral ... with the rear wheels on the ground can result in N (Neutral) before recreational towing to prevent damage to prepare your vehicle for automatic transmission) or into N (Neutral). 4. NOTE: The transfer case must be shifted into N (Neutral), and the...
Owner's Manual
Page 288
CAUTION! Shift automatic transmission into P (Park) or ensure manual transmission is no vehicle movement. 7. Attach vehicle to steps 7 - 8 above). Release parking brake. With the transfer case in N... (N) Use the following procedure to desired position. 4. Transmission damage may occur if the automatic transmission is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into P (Park) with tow bar. 11. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual transmission into N (Neutral). 2. Shift automatic transmission into the unlocked OFF position. 8. 288 STARTING AND OPERATING...
CAUTION! Shift automatic transmission into P (Park) or ensure manual transmission is no vehicle movement. 7. Attach vehicle to steps 7 - 8 above). Release parking brake. With the transfer case in N... (N) Use the following procedure to desired position. 4. Transmission damage may occur if the automatic transmission is OFF prior to shifting the transmission into P (Park) with tow bar. 11. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual transmission into N (Neutral). 2. Shift automatic transmission into the unlocked OFF position. 8. 288 STARTING AND OPERATING...
Owner's Manual
Page 289
... not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. You or others could fail to move regardless of your vehicle. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual transmission into any forward gear. SNOW PLOW Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should always be applied when the driver is not in...
... not use a bumper mounted clamp-on tow bar on your vehicle. You or others could fail to move regardless of your vehicle. Shift automatic transmission into D (Drive) or manual transmission into any forward gear. SNOW PLOW Snow plows, winches, and other aftermarket equipment should always be applied when the driver is not in...
Owner's Manual
Page 296
... to the extension, and then to change a tire on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, set the parking brake and place automatic transmission in P (Park), or manual transmission in the vehicle when the vehicle is still on the Hazard Warning Flasher. Pull far enough off the road to avoid being jacked...
... to the extension, and then to change a tire on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, set the parking brake and place automatic transmission in P (Park), or manual transmission in the vehicle when the vehicle is still on the Hazard Warning Flasher. Pull far enough off the road to avoid being jacked...
Owner's Manual
Page 299
... on the engine of the booster battery. 5. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in P (Park), or manual transmission in N (Neutral), and turn the ignition to the positive terminal of the same cable to a non-paint metal surface on the engine. 6. Turn...
... on the engine of the booster battery. 5. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above sequence exactly. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in P (Park), or manual transmission in N (Neutral), and turn the ignition to the positive terminal of the same cable to a non-paint metal surface on the engine. 6. Turn...
Owner's Manual
Page 304
... ▫ Exhaust System ...324 ▫ Cooling System ...325 ▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ...330 ▫ Brake System ...330 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...333 ▫ Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual Transmission ...335 ▫ Manual Transmission ...335 ▫ Transfer Case ...336 ▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ...337 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ...337 Fuse Panel...
... ▫ Exhaust System ...324 ▫ Cooling System ...325 ▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ...330 ▫ Brake System ...330 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...333 ▫ Hydraulic Clutch Fluid - Manual Transmission ...335 ▫ Manual Transmission ...335 ▫ Transfer Case ...336 ▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ...337 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ...337 Fuse Panel...
Owner's Manual
Page 309
... will also store diagnostic codes and other information to the emission control system. 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. CAUTION! • Prolonged driving...
... will also store diagnostic codes and other information to the emission control system. 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. CAUTION! • Prolonged driving...
Owner's Manual
Page 333
... fire. 7 Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as to assure optimum transmission performance. Automatic Transmission Selection of a brake fluid that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid. It is used in sudden brake ...as seal damage will result. Use of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is important that may result in the transmission to specification, may have an accident. WARNING! MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 Use only manufacturer's recommended brake fluid, refer to Recommended...
... fire. 7 Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the brake fluid as to assure optimum transmission performance. Automatic Transmission Selection of a brake fluid that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid. It is used in sudden brake ...as seal damage will result. Use of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is important that may result in the transmission to specification, may have an accident. WARNING! MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 333 Use only manufacturer's recommended brake fluid, refer to Recommended...
Owner's Manual
Page 334
... other than the manufacturer's recommended fluid will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of 60 seconds. 3. To check the automatic transmission fluid level properly, the following procedure must be checked when the engine is fully warmed up... Refer to its normal operating temperature. Operation of the transmission with the transmission in the HOT region Remove dipstick and note reading. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer's recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Apply the ...
... other than the manufacturer's recommended fluid will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of 60 seconds. 3. To check the automatic transmission fluid level properly, the following procedure must be checked when the engine is fully warmed up... Refer to its normal operating temperature. Operation of the transmission with the transmission in the HOT region Remove dipstick and note reading. Using a transmission fluid other than the manufacturer's recommended fluid may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter shudder. Apply the ...