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Riding Height Check

  1. Unload vehicle. With ignition off, check riding height. Turn ignition on. Add 400 lbs. (181 kg) load to rear passenger compartment. Compressor should start operating after about 8-15 seconds. Vehicle should rise to within 1" (25.4 mm) of curb height.
  2. Remove load from passenger compartment. Exhaust should start within 8-15 seconds. Within 3 1/2 minutes, exhaust should stop and vehicle should be within 1" (25.4 mm) of curb height.