Driving and Slaving

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When towing the vehicle, you should always use a properly equipped wrecker/recovery vehicle. The vehicle’s transmission and transfer case must both be in the NEUTRAL position and the steering wheel locked in the straight position. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Towing This is accomplished by securing the steering wheel using rope or a steering lock device included with the recovery vehicles equipment. The ignition key should also be turned to OFF. Refer to “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index of the C-31-Q44-000/MB-001 Operator’s Instructions Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled, (LUVW) for further information on towing the vehicle.

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Basic ECC123604/MP Variants ECC123605 as follows: Off-Highway 1500kg/3307 pounds with 181kg/400 pound tongue weight. On-Highway 2268 kg/5000 pounds with 272 kg/600 pound tongue weight. The Pintle Hook Receiver is rated at 4536 g/10,000 pounds. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

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Towing a Trailer Your vehicle is equipped for towing a trailer. Notice: Do not exceed the maximum allowable weight your vehicle is designed to carry. Exceeding the maximum allowable weight may cause damage to your vehicle. Your vehicle is equipped with a pintle hook for towing a trailer. You must not exceed the maximum trailer weight towing capacity for that vehicle. Refer to the following to find the maximum trailer weight for your vehicle.

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When recovering the vehicle, you should determine the direction of the recovery by the distance required to free the vehicle and the surrounding terrain. Secure the towing cable to both front or rear clevises with a V-device to gain an even pull on both anchor points and avoid damage to the vehicle. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

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CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. Do not overload your vehicle. Make sure that all cargo is properly secured to prevent the load from shifting. All loads must be distributed evenly over the axle and secured to the tie down rings provided. Refer to “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index of the C-31-Q44-000/MB-005 Operator’s Instructions Supplement Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled, (LUVW) for more information on vehicle loading. Loading Your Vehicle DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

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The heavy duty bumper of the Basic and MP vehicles have an opening (A) to gain access to the spare tire hoist. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Changing a Flat/Spare Tire For the Cable Layer (SEV), the body mounted spare tire, is located on the centre front of the Cable Layer (SEV) body. To access the spare tire remove the hold-down (A) from the vehicle. For more information see “Changing a Flat Tire” in the C-31-Q44- 000/MB-001, Operator’s Instructions, Light Utility Vehicle Wheeled, (LUVW).

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If the battery (or batteries) on the vehicle have run down and the vehicle will not start, you may want to use another vehicle to provide power to start the vehicle. NATO slave cables are the only recommended method for 24-volt jump starting of the vehicle. You should only use NATO slave cables to jump start vehicles of the same type. Heavy duty jumper cables can be used to jump start the 12-volt system. If this requirement exists, refer to Operators Instructions Military Supplement “Jump Starting from a 12-Volt System.” SLAVING DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

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Jump Starting from a 12-Volt System Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your vehicle warranty. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle.

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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Jump Starting from a 12-Volt System This procedure applies only to the 12-volt battery located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. 1. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground causing vehicle not to start and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put the automatic transmission in PARK (P). Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and is NOT in NEUTRAL (N).

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DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 2. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn off all lamps that are not required as well as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it could save your radio! If you leave your communications/navigation equipment on, there is a risk that they could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. 3. Ensure the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged also. 4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on each battery. Jump Starting from a 12-Volt System

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5. Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) side of the 12-volt battery (12-volt side) of the vehicle with the dead battery. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Jump Starting from a 12-Volt System

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6. Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) side 12-volt system of the vehicle with the good battery. 7. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) post of the 12-volt system of the vehicle with the good battery. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 8. Attach the cable at least 45 cm (18 in) away from the dead battery. But not near engine parts that move. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Jump Starting from a 12-Volt System

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9. Start the vehicle with the good battery. Allow the vehicle to charge for 10 minutes before attempting to start the vehicle. Note: It may take up to 30 minutes to charge the battery pending on the battery’s state of charge. 10. Start the vehicle with the dead battery. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Jump Starting from a 12-Volt System 12-volt Positive (Dead Battery) 12-volt Positive (Good Battery) 12-volt Negative (Good Battery) Engine Ground (Dead Battery)

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If this procedure does not work, you will need to disconnect the 24-volt side battery and charge it alone for 10 minutes. Replace the battery and repeat the jumpstarting procedures as outlined. NOTE: THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY YOUR MAINTENANCE SECTION. Jump Starting from a 12-Volt System DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE 11. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. CAUTION Take care that they do not touch each other or any other metal. D. Engine Ground (Dead Battery) C. 12-volt Negative (Good Battery) B. 12-volt Positive (Good Battery) A. 12-volt Positive (Dead Battery)

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Slave Starting DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage your vehicle. NOTICE: Ignoring these following steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldn’t be covered by your vehicle warranty.

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If you leave your communications/navigation equipment on, they could be badly damaged. The repairs will not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the batteries have enough water. You don’t need to add water to the Delco Freedom battery (or batteries) installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care of that first. If you do not, explosive gas could be present. Using a open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin, flush the place with water and get medical help immediately. CAUTION

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You should only use the NATO slave receptacle and slave cable when performing this operation. 1. Get the vehicles close enough so the slave cable can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection causing your vehicle not to start, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put the automatic transmission in PARK (P). Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and is NOT in NEUTRAL (N). DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Slave Starting CAUTION ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLES BEING SLAVED ARE OF THE SAME FAMILY AND ECC

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2. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets. Turn off all lamps that aren’t needed as well as radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. In addition, it could save your radio! 3. Locate the slave receptacles on both vehicles and unscrew the cover. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Slave Starting

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4. Connect the slave cable to the vehicle with the dead battery. 5. Start the engine of the vehicle with the good battery. 6. Connect the slave cable to the vehicle with the good battery. 7. Allow the vehicle with the dead battery to charge for 10 minutes. Note: It may take up to 30 minutes to charge the battery pending on its state of charge. 8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Remove the slave cable in the reverse order that it was installed. Take care not to let the cable ends touch each other or any other metal. DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE Slave Starting

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