Jeep Cherokee 1996 Owner's Manual page 30

30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFOIO IAIIIIN YOUR VEHICLE
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Seal belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
Llwy have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
elc.).
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there is any question rcg.:irding belt or retractor
ond ition, rcpl.:ice the belt.
Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should feel the air
directed against the windshield.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the
Vehicle
Tires
Ex.:imine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wc-.11
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other object~
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or side vv.ill
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (inclutl
ing spare) for proper pressure.
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11,ive someone observe the,
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indicator lights on th1
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