A
Accessory delay ..........................80
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........................107
and child safety seats ............109
description ..............................107
disposal ....................................111
driver air bag ..........................109
indicator light ...................11, 111
operation .................................109
passenger air bag ...................109
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................112
Air cleaner filter .......217–218, 249
Air conditioning ..........................29
Ambulance packages ....................4
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................206
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................131–132
Audio system (see Radio) ...35, 56
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................137
fluid, adding ............................214
fluid, checking ........................214
fluid, refill capacities ..............249
fluid, specification ..................256
Auxiliary power point ...........29, 83
Axle
lubricant specifications ..253, 256
refill capacities ........................249
traction lok ..............................134
B
Battery .......................................219acid, treating emergencies .....219
charging system
warning light .............................13
jumping a disabled battery ....191
maintenance-free ....................219
replacement, specifications ...249
servicing ..................................219
voltage gauge ............................19
Belt minder ...............................103
Brakes ........................................131
anti-lock ...........................131–132
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........13, 132
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....204
fluid, refill capacities ..............249
fluid, specifications .........253, 256
lubricant specifications ..253, 256
parking ....................................133
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................26
shift interlock ..........................136
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....249
Certification Label ....................261
Child safety restraints ..............117
child safety belts ....................117
Child safety seats ......................118
attaching with tether straps ..122
in front seat ............................119
in rear seat ..............................119
tether anchorage hardware ...122
Cleaning your vehicle ...............243
engine compartment ..............246
exterior ............................244–245
exterior lamps .........................246
Index
278
fail-safe coolant ......................211
idle speed control ...................219
lubrication
specifications ..................253, 256
refill capacities ........................249
service points ..........................200
starting after a collision .........168
Engine block heater .................129
Engine oil ..................................201
checking and adding ..............201
dipstick ....................................201
filter, specifications ........203, 249
recommendations ...................203
refill capacities ........................249
specifications ..................253, 256
Exhaust fumes ..........................129
F
Fail safe cooling ........................211
Fluid capacities .........................249
Foglamps .....................................26
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................13, 145
control trac ...............................27
description ..............................149
driving off road .......................151
electronic shift ..........27, 145, 149
indicator light ...................14, 146
lever operated shift ................147
manual locking hubs ..............146
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................135
Fuel ............................................227
calculating fuel economy .......232
cap ...........................................231
capacity ...................................249
choosing the right fuel ...........229comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................235
detergent in fuel .....................230
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................227, 231–232
filter, specifications ........231, 249
fuel pump shut-off switch .....168
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........232
low fuel warning light ..............10
octane rating ...................229, 256
quality ......................................230
running out of fuel .................230
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................227
Fuses ..................................170–171
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............231
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................232
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................154
calculating ...............................156
definition .................................154
driving with a heavy load ......154
location ....................................154
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................154
Index
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