The limited-slip differential is especially helpful during
slippery driving conditions. With both rear wheels on a
slippery surface, a slight application of the accelerator
will supply maximum traction. When starting with only
one rear wheel on an excessively slippery surface,
slight momentary application of the parking brake may
be necessary to gain maximum traction.
WARNING!
On vehicles equipped with a limited-slip differential
never run the engine with one rear wheel off the
ground since the vehicle may drive through the rear
wheel remaining on the ground. You could lose con-
trol of the vehicle.
Care should be taken to avoid sudden accelerations
when both rear wheels are on a slippery surface. This
could cause both rear wheels to spin, and allow the
vehicle to slide sideways on the crowned surface of a
road or in a turn.
WINCH USAGE — IF EQUIPPED
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE USING
YOUR WINCH
General Winch Information
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric vehicle recov-
ery winch. This winch uses the electrical power from the
vehicle charging system to power a motor that winds
the winch rope onto the winch drum via planetary gear
reduction. By nature, a winch is capable of generating
very high forces and should be used with care. Do not
operate the winch without reading and understanding
the complete winch owner's manual.
Tensioning The Winch Rope
The winch rope must be properly tensioned before use.
Follow the instructions listed to tension the rope:
1. Un-spool the rope leaving five wraps of rope on the
winch drum.
2. Attach the hook to a suitable anchor point.
CAUTION!
Be certain the anchor will withstand the load required
to tension the winch rope.
3. Apply at least 1,000 lb (454 kg) of tension to the
rope while winding the rope. Always use care to
ensure the rope does not pile up on one side of the
drum and is neatly wound onto the drum.
CAUTION!
The winch rope must spool on the winch drum in the
direction indicated on the drum rotation decal on the
winch.
Low Voltage Interrupt
Your winch is equipped with a device that will interrupt
winch function if the vehicle charging system voltage
drops to a low level. The winch will not power-in or out
for 30 seconds if this device is tripped. If the interrupt
is tripped, the vehicle should be operated at high idle
for a few minutes to allow the vehicle charging system
to recover before continuing to winch.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES
OF YOUR WINCH
1. Remote Control: The remote control provides the
interface between the winch operator and the
winch. The remote control provides the ability to
power the winch in, out, and stop the winch. To oper-
ate the winch, the toggle switch is pushed down to
power the winch in and up to power the winch out.
The winch will stop if the switch is left in the neutral
(center) position.
2. Motor: The winch motor is powered by the vehicle
charging system.
3. Remote Socket: The remote socket (which will be
located on the bumper assembly) allows the remote
control to be attached to the control pack to allow
the winch to function.
Winch Components
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