Owner's Manual
Page 181
...'s time. Average reactiontime is important. ontrol of a You have three systems that make your vehicle and others is about 314 of distance in 314 eyesightallplayapart. tire tread; Theyare thebrakes,thesteeringandtheaccelerator. two or threesecondsor Itmightbelesswithonedriverandaslongas morewithanother.Age,physicalcondition,alertness,coordination,and So do theirworkattheplaceswherethetiresmeettheroad. Braking Brakingactioninvolves perceptiontime and reactiontime. of theroad(wet...
...'s time. Average reactiontime is important. ontrol of a You have three systems that make your vehicle and others is about 314 of distance in 314 eyesightallplayapart. tire tread; Theyare thebrakes,thesteeringandtheaccelerator. two or threesecondsor Itmightbelesswithonedriverandaslongas morewithanother.Age,physicalcondition,alertness,coordination,and So do theirworkattheplaceswherethetiresmeettheroad. Braking Brakingactioninvolves perceptiontime and reactiontime. of theroad(wet...
Owner's Manual
Page 183
... (ABS) Your vehicle has an advanced electronic braking system that can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. 4-1 5 animal jumps out in front of available tire and 'road conditions. You can help keep it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal wil beharder to driveaway,youmayhear Whenyoustartyourvehicleandbegin momentarymotororclickingnoise,ThisistheABSsystemtestingitself...
... (ABS) Your vehicle has an advanced electronic braking system that can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. 4-1 5 animal jumps out in front of available tire and 'road conditions. You can help keep it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal wil beharder to driveaway,youmayhear Whenyoustartyourvehicleandbegin momentarymotororclickingnoise,ThisistheABSsystemtestingitself...
Owner's Manual
Page 186
Steering Tips DrMng on thenewshappenon Experienceddriverorbeginner,each of us is arapidincreaseinpedaltravel.Thiscouldbeasign of the tires against the road physicswhendrivingoncurves.Thetraction surfacemakes it willtakemuchmoreeffort. brakedrumsshould be replacedascompleteaxlesets. B r a b Adjustment Everytimeyoumakeabrakestop,yourdiscbrakesadjustfor wear. Pow@rSt@i?rhg If you 'll understand this. 4-1 8 If there's ...
Steering Tips DrMng on thenewshappenon Experienceddriverorbeginner,each of us is arapidincreaseinpedaltravel.Thiscouldbeasign of the tires against the road physicswhendrivingoncurves.Thetraction surfacemakes it willtakemuchmoreeffort. brakedrumsshould be replacedascompleteaxlesets. B r a b Adjustment Everytimeyoumakeabrakestop,yourdiscbrakesadjustfor wear. Pow@rSt@i?rhg If you 'll understand this. 4-1 8 If there's ...
Owner's Manual
Page 188
... of the shoulder is only slightly below the.pavement, recovery off ,the. You can turn the steering wheel up to 1/4 turn until the right front tire contacts thepavementedge.Thenturnyoursteeringwheeltogostraightdownthe roadway. wheelonce you 're driving.
... of the shoulder is only slightly below the.pavement, recovery off ,the. You can turn the steering wheel up to 1/4 turn until the right front tire contacts thepavementedge.Thenturnyoursteeringwheeltogostraightdownthe roadway. wheelonce you 're driving.
Owner's Manual
Page 189
A miscalculation,anerror in judgment,orabriefsurrendertofrustrationorangercansuddenlyputthe passing driver face to pavement,thisdifferencecancauseproblems. pullentirelyontotheshoulderandstop,thenfollowthesameprocedures.But if the right front tire scrubs against the side of avehicleabouttopassanotheronatwo-lanehighwaywaits forjusttherightmoment,accelerates,movesaroundthevehicleahead,then A simplemaneuver? AM428002 If the shoulder appears to be about four inches (100 mm)ormorebelowthe ...
A miscalculation,anerror in judgment,orabriefsurrendertofrustrationorangercansuddenlyputthe passing driver face to pavement,thisdifferencecancauseproblems. pullentirelyontotheshoulderandstop,thenfollowthesameprocedures.But if the right front tire scrubs against the side of avehicleabouttopassanotheronatwo-lanehighwaywaits forjusttherightmoment,accelerates,movesaroundthevehicleahead,then A simplemaneuver? AM428002 If the shoulder appears to be about four inches (100 mm)ormorebelowthe ...
Owner's Manual
Page 193
... 'll want to knowhow to use it morelikely to rollover.You canbeseriouslyorfatally injured if thevehiclerollsover.Putheavyloadsinsidethecargo 8 You'llfindotherimportantinformation in thismanual.See"VehicleLoading", "LuggageCarrier"and"Tires" in anareathat'ssafeandclosetohomebefore yougointothewilderness.Off-roaddrivingdoesrequiresomenewand different driving skills. In aremotearea,awinchcanbehandy you can. couldbeinjured.Keepcargobelowthetop drivingoverroughterrain.Youoryourpassengerscanbestruck byflyingobjects.Securethecargoproperly. * Unsecuredcargoontheloadfloorcanbetossedaboutwhen...
... 'll want to knowhow to use it morelikely to rollover.You canbeseriouslyorfatally injured if thevehiclerollsover.Putheavyloadsinsidethecargo 8 You'llfindotherimportantinformation in thismanual.See"VehicleLoading", "LuggageCarrier"and"Tires" in anareathat'ssafeandclosetohomebefore yougointothewilderness.Off-roaddrivingdoesrequiresomenewand different driving skills. In aremotearea,awinchcanbehandy you can. couldbeinjured.Keepcargobelowthetop drivingoverroughterrain.Youoryourpassengerscanbestruck byflyingobjects.Securethecargoproperly. * Unsecuredcargoontheloadfloorcanbetossedaboutwhen...
Owner's Manual
Page 202
... yourvehicle can stall.Stalling can weakentheice. Refer to 4-24 If it'sdeep enoughtocoveryourwheelhubs,axles,orexhaustpipe,don'ttry it can causeglazingandunevenbraking.Checkthebody structure,steering,suspension,wheels,tires, and exhaustsystemfordamage. If it's onlyinchesdeep, it -you and yourpassengers could losetraction and roll thevehicle over. If thewaterisn'ttoodeep,thendrivethrough it . Thesesubstances can stillwashawaytheground fromunderyourtires, and...
... yourvehicle can stall.Stalling can weakentheice. Refer to 4-24 If it'sdeep enoughtocoveryourwheelhubs,axles,orexhaustpipe,don'ttry it can causeglazingandunevenbraking.Checkthebody structure,steering,suspension,wheels,tires, and exhaustsystemfordamage. If it's onlyinchesdeep, it -you and yourpassengers could losetraction and roll thevehicle over. If thewaterisn'ttoodeep,thendrivethrough it . Thesesubstances can stillwashawaytheground fromunderyourtires, and...
Owner's Manual
Page 206
.... they show signs.of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to washes cause pbblems, too. Hydroplaningisdangerous. Replace- your tires aren't in goodshapeandkeepyour windshield washer tank filled. So muchwatercanbuildupunderyourtiresthat theycanactuallyrideonthewater.Thiscanhappen -if the road-is wise to pass-or if yougethitbyagustofwind.Youcouldsuddenlyfindyourselfoutofcontrol. ~ I ~ydfO/2/SfRh4J ! you...
.... they show signs.of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to washes cause pbblems, too. Hydroplaningisdangerous. Replace- your tires aren't in goodshapeandkeepyour windshield washer tank filled. So muchwatercanbuildupunderyourtiresthat theycanactuallyrideonthewater.Thiscanhappen -if the road-is wise to pass-or if yougethitbyagustofwind.Youcouldsuddenlyfindyourselfoutofcontrol. ~ I ~ydfO/2/SfRh4J ! you...
Owner's Manual
Page 207
...-not just, yourparkinglights-tohelpmake more slowly is better than having accident. Allow yourselfmore clearroomahead;and be prepared to have your tires haven't much' tread or if thepressure in theIndex.) ' ' . 4-39 an Use yourdefoggerif it 'sraininghard. Besidesslowingdown,...often. It canhappen if a lot ofwater is so heavyyouareactuallyblinded,dropback. I the road spray is standingontheroad. Havegoodtireswithpropertreaddepth.(See"Tires" in oneormore is raining,andbecareful. Going more visible to others. 8 you pass another vehicle. But it is low...
...-not just, yourparkinglights-tohelpmake more slowly is better than having accident. Allow yourselfmore clearroomahead;and be prepared to have your tires haven't much' tread or if thepressure in theIndex.) ' ' . 4-39 an Use yourdefoggerif it 'sraininghard. Besidesslowingdown,...often. It canhappen if a lot ofwater is so heavyyouareactuallyblinded,dropback. I the road spray is standingontheroad. Havegoodtireswithpropertreaddepth.(See"Tires" in oneormore is raining,andbecareful. Going more visible to others. 8 you pass another vehicle. But it is low...
Owner's Manual
Page 213
....Examplesare:stopsignsandsignals,shoppingcenterswith directaccesstothehighway,nopassingzonesandschoolzones,vehicles turningleftandright off theroad,pedestrians,cyclists,parkedvehicles,and evenanimals. 4-45 all windowsclean Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Haveyouchecked all levels? Tires: Theyarevitallyimportant to make too manymiles notfresh-such as afteraday'swork-don'tplan thatfirstpart of thejourney.Wearcomfortableclothingandshoesyoucan easilydrivein. If youmuststartwhenyou're to asafe,trouble-freetrip. Is...
....Examplesare:stopsignsandsignals,shoppingcenterswith directaccesstothehighway,nopassingzonesandschoolzones,vehicles turningleftandright off theroad,pedestrians,cyclists,parkedvehicles,and evenanimals. 4-45 all windowsclean Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Haveyouchecked all levels? Tires: Theyarevitallyimportant to make too manymiles notfresh-such as afteraday'swork-don'tplan thatfirstpart of thejourney.Wearcomfortableclothingandshoesyoucan easilydrivein. If youmuststartwhenyou're to asafe,trouble-freetrip. Is...
Owner's Manual
Page 215
If youdriveregularly in steepcountry,or if you'replanningtovisit there,herearesometipsthatcanmakeyourtripssaferandmoreenjoyable. (See"Off-Road" in theindexforinformationaboutdrivingoff-road.) Keepyourvehicle in goodshape.Checkallfluidlevelsand also the brakes,tires,coolingsystemandtransmission.Thesepartscanwork hardonmountainroads. havepoorbrakingorevennone goingdown a hill. is this:let Knowhowto go downhills.Themostimportantthingtoknow yourenginedo some oftheslowingdown.Don'tmakeyourbrakes do it all.Shift to alowergearwhenyou go ...
If youdriveregularly in steepcountry,or if you'replanningtovisit there,herearesometipsthatcanmakeyourtripssaferandmoreenjoyable. (See"Off-Road" in theindexforinformationaboutdrivingoff-road.) Keepyourvehicle in goodshape.Checkallfluidlevelsand also the brakes,tires,coolingsystemandtransmission.Thesepartscanwork hardonmountainroads. havepoorbrakingorevennone goingdown a hill. is this:let Knowhowto go downhills.Themostimportantthingtoknow yourenginedo some oftheslowingdown.Don'tmakeyourbrakes do it all.Shift to alowergearwhenyou go ...
Owner's Manual
Page 221
... goodshapeforwinter.Besureyourenginecoolant mix is snoworicebetweenyourtiresandthe road, you will be drivingundersevereconditions,include a smallbag ofsand, apiece of old carpetor a couple of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have a very slippey situation.You'llhavealotlesstractionor"grip"andwill needtobeverycareful. 4-53 Snowtirescanhelp in loosesnow,buttheymaygiveyou less traction If youdonotexpect to snowtiresatall. to...
... goodshapeforwinter.Besureyourenginecoolant mix is snoworicebetweenyourtiresandthe road, you will be drivingundersevereconditions,include a smallbag ofsand, apiece of old carpetor a couple of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have a very slippey situation.You'llhavealotlesstractionor"grip"andwill needtobeverycareful. 4-53 Snowtirescanhelp in loosesnow,buttheymaygiveyou less traction If youdonotexpect to snowtiresatall. to...
Owner's Manual
Page 227
A R AN490002 If you 'veloadedyourtrailer,weighthetrailerandthenthetongue, separately, to see if theweightsareproper. After you 'reusinga"dead-weight"hitch,thetrailertongue(A)shouldweigh10% (B). Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Besureyourvehicle'stiresareinflatedtothelimitforcoldtires. Hitches It'simportanttohavethecorrecthitchequipment.Crosswinds,largetrucks goingby,androughroadsareafewreasons why you 'll be pulling a trailerwithautilitymodelthat,whenloaded, will weighmorethan3,000pounds(1361kg);orwithawagonmodelthat when loaded, will weighmorethan 4,...
A R AN490002 If you 'veloadedyourtrailer,weighthetrailerandthenthetongue, separately, to see if theweightsareproper. After you 'reusinga"dead-weight"hitch,thetrailertongue(A)shouldweigh10% (B). Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Besureyourvehicle'stiresareinflatedtothelimitforcoldtires. Hitches It'simportanttohavethecorrecthitchequipment.Crosswinds,largetrucks goingby,androughroadsareafewreasons why you 'll be pulling a trailerwithautilitymodelthat,whenloaded, will weighmorethan3,000pounds(1361kg);orwithawagonmodelthat when loaded, will weighmorethan 4,...
Owner's Manual
Page 233
Here you'll find whattodoaboutsomeproblemsthatcan occur on the road. 5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ... Other Warning Devices ...5-3 Jump Starting ...5-3 Towing Your Vehicle ...Engine Overheating...Engine Fan Noise ...Changinga Flat Tire ...Storingthe Jack and Tire ...If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ... 5-7 5-8 $5-1 6 5-16 5-30 5-31 If a Tire Goes Fiat ...5-16 5-1
Here you'll find whattodoaboutsomeproblemsthatcan occur on the road. 5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers ... Other Warning Devices ...5-3 Jump Starting ...5-3 Towing Your Vehicle ...Engine Overheating...Engine Fan Noise ...Changinga Flat Tire ...Storingthe Jack and Tire ...If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ... 5-7 5-8 $5-1 6 5-16 5-30 5-31 If a Tire Goes Fiat ...5-16 5-1
Owner's Manual
Page 248
... equipment to a If airgoesoutof atire,it'smuchmorelikelyto leakoutslowly.Butifyoushouldeverhavea"blowout,"hereareafewtips aboutwhattoexpectandwhattodo: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. of A rearblowout,particularlyonacurve,actsmuchlikeaskidandmay ... firmly.Steertomaintainlaneposition,thengentlybrake to go. Changing a Fiat Tjre If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by steering thewayyouwantthevehicle to astopwellout thetrafficlane. Phisvehiclehasaclutchedenginecoolingfan.Whentheclutchisengaged...
... equipment to a If airgoesoutof atire,it'smuchmorelikelyto leakoutslowly.Butifyoushouldeverhavea"blowout,"hereareafewtips aboutwhattoexpectandwhattodo: If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. of A rearblowout,particularlyonacurve,actsmuchlikeaskidandmay ... firmly.Steertomaintainlaneposition,thengentlybrake to go. Changing a Fiat Tjre If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by steering thewayyouwantthevehicle to astopwellout thetrafficlane. Phisvehiclehasaclutchedenginecoolingfan.Whentheclutchisengaged...
Owner's Manual
Page 249
... could bebadly To help preventthe injured. To beeven more certain thevehiclewon'tmove, you 'll need is in adrive gear-not in therearcargoarea.You'll yourspare tire there. 5-1 7 Thefollowing steps will tell you haveafour-wheel-drivevehicle,besurethetransfercase is located in N (Neutral). 5. Put theshiftlever in P (Park). 3, ...). 4. Setthe parking brakefirmly. 2. vehiclefrommoving: 1. Turn off the jack and roll overyouorotherpeople. I ...- ...- . That wouldbethetireontheotherside of thevehicle,at the front andrear of the tire farthestaway from theonebeing changed.
... could bebadly To help preventthe injured. To beeven more certain thevehiclewon'tmove, you 'll need is in adrive gear-not in therearcargoarea.You'll yourspare tire there. 5-1 7 Thefollowing steps will tell you haveafour-wheel-drivevehicle,besurethetransfercase is located in N (Neutral). 5. Put theshiftlever in P (Park). 3, ...). 4. Setthe parking brakefirmly. 2. vehiclefrommoving: 1. Turn off the jack and roll overyouorotherpeople. I ...- ...- . That wouldbethetireontheotherside of thevehicle,at the front andrear of the tire farthestaway from theonebeing changed.
Owner's Manual
Page 252
... . ,. ... . K2519 Start with thejack,thejackhandle and the ratchet. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, you'll need thejackhandleextensionsalso. K2535 Theratchet has an UP anda DOWN marking. 5-20
... . ,. ... . K2519 Start with thejack,thejackhandle and the ratchet. If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, you'll need thejackhandleextensionsalso. K2535 Theratchet has an UP anda DOWN marking. 5-20
Owner's Manual
Page 253
Put your barehands. 5-2 1 Removethewheeltrim. Beforeraisingthevehicle,dothefollowing things. Pry alongtheedge of thewheelcoveruntil it by using the flat end of thesocket. K2521 Attachthejackhandle(andjackhandleextensions, if needed) to remove it with your spare tire near the flat tire. Be careful;therim edges may besharp.Don'ttry to thejack. Withthe UP marking on theratchetfacing you, rotatetheratchetclockwise. ?hatwill lift the jack heada little. If there is a wheelcover,remove it comes off. ...r...-...** ... 1 & ._.-. ... < .
Put your barehands. 5-2 1 Removethewheeltrim. Beforeraisingthevehicle,dothefollowing things. Pry alongtheedge of thewheelcoveruntil it by using the flat end of thesocket. K2521 Attachthejackhandle(andjackhandleextensions, if needed) to remove it with your spare tire near the flat tire. Be careful;therim edges may besharp.Don'ttry to thejack. Withthe UP marking on theratchetfacing you, rotatetheratchetclockwise. ?hatwill lift the jack heada little. If there is a wheelcover,remove it comes off. ...r...-...** ... 1 & ._.-. ... < .
Owner's Manual
Page 260
... improperly tightened wheel nuts can and havethenutstightened withatorquewrench to anaccident. Put thewheeltrimbackon.Forvehicleswithplasticnutcaps,tightenthe caps until theyarefingertight,thentightenthem an additionalone-halfturn withtheratchet.Removeanywheelblocks. Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in theIndex. replacethem,besure to becomeloose and evencome off.
... improperly tightened wheel nuts can and havethenutstightened withatorquewrench to anaccident. Put thewheeltrimbackon.Forvehicleswithplasticnutcaps,tightenthe caps until theyarefingertight,thentightenthem an additionalone-halfturn withtheratchet.Removeanywheelblocks. Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in theIndex. replacethem,besure to becomeloose and evencome off.