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Gearshift
automatic operation................. 139
locking the gearshift.................. 41
positions...................... 140
shifting the gears.................. 145
shift-lock...................... 140
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 156
definition...................... 155
driving with a heavy load.............. 155
location...................... 155
H
Hazard flashers..................... 86
Headlamps
aiming....................... 244
checking alignment................. 244
cleaning....................... 79
daytime running lights................. 79
flashing....................... 84
high beam...................... 84
replacing bulbs................... 245
turning on and off.................. 77
warning chime.................... 60
Head restraints.................... 101
High beams
indicator light..................... 59
operation....................... 84
High-mount brakelamp
description..................... 246
replacing the bulb.................. 246
Hitch......................... 159
Hood
latch location.................... 198
lubrication specifications............... 254
release lever.................... 198
working under the hood............... 196
Horn.......................... 86
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I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN)........181, 186
Idle
relearning..................... 167
speed........................ 48
Ignition
chime........................ 43
positions of the ignition................ 41
removing the key................... 42
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............... 26
Instrument cluster.................... 53
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior............. 80
location of components................ 69
J
Jack, operation.................... 171
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 164
disconnecting cables................. 167
K
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 43
positions of the ignition................ 41
removing from the ignition.............. 42
stuck in lock position................. 41
L
Lamps
checking...................... 244
daytime running light system............. 79
dome lamps..................... 80
flashing the lamps.................. 84
fog lamps...................... 78
hazard flashers.................... 86
headlamps...................... 77
high beams...................... 84
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Lamps (continued)
high-mount brakelamp................ 246
illuminated entry system................ 94
instrument panel, dimming............... 80
interior lamps..................... 80
replacing bulbs................... 245
trailer....................... 160
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal).......... 83
Lap belts........................ 13
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 60
anti-lock brakes (ABS)................. 66
brake........................ 57
charging system.................... 58
check engine..................... 61
engine oil pressure.................. 58
high beam...................... 59
low coolant...................... 67
oil pressure...................... 58
safety belt...................... 56
turn signal indicator................ 63,83
Load limits
GAWR....................... 155
GVWR....................... 155
trailer towing.................... 157
Lubricant specifications................. 254
Luggage compartment................. 111
Lug nuts
anti-theft...................... 174
standard...................... 171
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