Certification Label
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.
This label contains the month and year of manufacture, Gross VehicleWeight Rating (GVWR), Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is included on this label and indicates the month, day, and hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the bottom of the label is your VIN.
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Engine Block Heater — If Equipped
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits quicker starts in cold
weather. Connect the cord to a standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
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Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front and rear axles. The load
must be distributed in the cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded.
Each axle’s GAWR is determined ...
Traction Downhill
Shift the transmission into a low gear and the transfer
case to 4WD LOW range. Let the vehicle go slowly down
the hill with all four wheels turning against engine
compression drag. This will per ...