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Increasing Pulling Power
In some cases, you may find yourself needing more
pulling power. The use of snatch blocks increases
mechanical advantage and that increases your pulling
power.
Double Line
Because pulling power decreases with the number of
layers of synthetic rope on the winch drum, you can use
a snatch block to double line out more rope. This
decreases the number of layers of synthetic rope on the
drum, and increases pulling power. Start by feeding out
enough synthetic rope to free the winch hook. Attach
the hook to your vehicle's frame/tow hook and run the
rope through a snatch block. Disengage the clutch and,
using the snatch block, pull out enough synthetic rope
to reach your anchor point. Do not attach the hook to
the mounting kit. Secure to the anchor point with a tree
trunk protector or choker chain. Attach the clevis/
shackle. Attach the shackle to the two ends of the
strap/chain, being careful not to over tighten (tighten
and back-off 1/2 turn).
ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electro-Hydraulic
Power Steering system that provides increased vehicle
response and ease of maneuverability. The system
adapts to different driving conditions. If the Electro-
Hydraulic Power Steering system experiences a fault
that prevents it from providing power steering assist,
then the system will provide mechanical steering
capability.
CAUTION!
Extreme steering maneuvers may cause the electri-
cally driven pump to reduce or stop power steering
assistance in order to prevent damage to the system.
Normal operation will resume once the system is
allowed to cool.
If the "SERVICE POWER STEERING" message and a
flashing icon are displayed on the instrument cluster
screen, it indicates that the vehicle needs to be taken
to an authorized dealer for service. It is likely the
vehicle has lost power steering assistance
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If the "POWER STEERING HOT" message and an icon
are displayed on the instrument cluster screen, it indi-
cates that extreme steering maneuvers may have
occurred, which caused an over temperature condition
in the power steering system. You will lose power steer-
ing assistance momentarily until the over temperature
condition no longer exists. Once driving conditions are
safe, pull over and let vehicle idle for a few moments
until the light turns off
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NOTE:
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Even if power steering assistance is no longer
operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Under these conditions there will be a substantial
increase in steering effort, especially at very low
vehicle speeds and during parking maneuvers.
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If the condition persists, see an authorized dealer
for service.
STARTING AND OPERATING
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY — 6.4L
(IF EQUIPPED)
This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting
off four of the engine's eight cylinders during light load
operation. The system is automatic with no driver
inputs. It is not available in 4L. There is also a four cylin-
der indicator in the instrument cluster to indicate when
this feature is active.
NOTE:
This system may take some time to return to full func-
tionality after a battery disconnect.
STOP/START SYSTEM — AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)
The Engine Stop/Start (ESS) function is designed to
reduce fuel consumption. The system will stop the
engine automatically during a vehicle stop if the
required conditions are met. Releasing the brake pedal
or pressing the accelerator pedal will automatically
restart the engine.
ESS vehicles have been upgraded with a heavy-duty
starter, enhanced battery, and other upgraded engine
parts, to handle the additional engine starts. Vehicles
equipped with eTorque contain a heavy-duty motor gen-
erator and an additional hybrid electric battery to store
energy from vehicle deceleration for use on engine
startup after a stop as well as providing launch torque
assist.
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