lubrication specifications ......243,
245
refill capacities ........................240
service points ..................186±188
starting after a collision .........159
Engine block heater .................126
Engine oil ..................................189
checking and adding ..............189
dipstick ....................................189
filter, specifications ........193, 240
recommendations ...................193
refill capacities ........................240
specifications ..................243, 245
Exhaust fumes ..........................127
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....215
Fluid capacities .........................240
Foglamps .....................................20
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................14, 138
control trac ...............................27
description ..............................139
driving off road .......................141
electronic shift ..................27, 139
indicator light .........................139
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................131
Fuel ............................................215
calculating fuel economy .......222
cap .....................................11, 218
capacity ...................................240
choosing the right fuel ...........219
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................225
detergent in fuel .....................221
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................215, 218, 222filter, specifications ........221, 240
fuel pump shut-off switch .....159
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........222
octane rating ...........219, 245±246
quality ......................................220
running out of fuel .................221
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................215
Fuses ..................................161±162
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 218
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................222
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................18
tachometer ................................17
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................144
calculating ...............................146
definition .................................144
driving with a heavy load ......144
location ....................................144
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................144
calculating .......................144, 146
definition .................................144
driving with a heavy load ......144
location ....................................144
Index
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