Vehicle Storage
WARNING
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10‑76 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.
See also:
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
Regular Cab — Two-Passenger Front Seat
Regular Cab — Three-Passenger Front Seat
(Top Tether
Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Do not install a child restraint in the ce ...
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade.
If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might have to be used so much
that they would get hot and ...
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Speci ...