THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Tires
Insp ect the belt system period ically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Dam aged parts must be rep laced
immediately. Do not disassem ble or modify the system .
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear 2
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread . Insp ect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nu ts for tightness and tires (inclu d-
ing spare) for prop er pressu re.
Seat belt assem blies must be rep laced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regard ing belt or retractor
cond ition, rep lace the belt.
Ligh ts
Have som eone observe the operation of all exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam ind icator lights on the instru ment panel.
Airb ag Warn ing Ligh t
The light shou ld come on and rem ain on for 6 to 8
second s as a ind icator check when the ignition switch is
first turned on. If the ind icator is not lit during starting,
have it serviced . If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Fluid Leak s
Check area und er vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes
are detected , the cause shou ld be located and corrected
immediately.
Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blow er control on high speed . You shou ld feel the air
directed against the wind shield .
| Categories | Jeep Manuals, Jeep Wrangler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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