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Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start.......... 57
starting after a collision......... 57
Fuse panels
engine compartment.......... 282
high current fuse panel........ 283
instrument panel.........278, 286
Fuses
charts..............280, 286
checking and replacing........ 286
circuit breakers............ 287
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 242
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 243
Gasohol................ 244
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 242
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 73
engine oil pressure gauge........ 77
fuel gauge............... 72
odometer................ 75
speedometer.............. 75
tachometer............... 76
trip odometer.............. 75
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 192
definition............... 192
driving with a heavy load....... 192
location............... 192
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 177
console-mounted........... 179
downshifting............. 185
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Hood.................. 238
latch location............. 238
lubrication specifications........ 300
release lever............. 238
working under the hood........ 236
Horn................... 95
Hoses, checking............. 254
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) . . . 217
Idle, relearning.........204, 236, 260
Ignition
chime................. 51
positions of the ignition......... 49
removing the key............ 50
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 61
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...... 28,30
Instrument cluster............. 61
mechanical............... 62
standard................ 63
Instrument panel
cleaning................ 89
lighting up panel and interior...... 87
location of components......... 79
Interval wipers............92±93
J
Jack.................. 206
operation.............207, 209
positioning............207, 209
storage................ 206
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables............ 201
disconnecting cables.......... 204
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K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 51
positions of the ignition......... 49
removing from the ignition....... 50
stuck in lock position........ 49,51
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 292
checking............... 288
daytime running light system...... 84
dome lamps............87±88
flashing the lamps........... 92
fog lamps............... 86
hazard flashers............. 94
headlamps............... 85
high beams.............. 92
illuminated mirrors.......... 128
instrument panel, dimming....... 87
interior lamps........... 84,87
map lamps............... 88
replacing bulbs............ 288
trailer................ 197
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 91
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 67
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 65
anti-theft................ 72
brake................. 64
charging system............ 68
check engine.............. 70
engine oil pressure........... 77
hazard warning light.......... 94
high beam............... 70
low coolant.............. 68
lowoil................. 65
oil pressure.............. 77
overdrive off.............. 69
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