cleaning ...................................186
coolant .....................................199
fail-safe coolant ......................204
idle speed control ...................197
lubrication specifications ......226,
228
refill capacities ........................225
service points ..........................192
starting after a collision .........158
Engine block heater .................140
Engine oil ..................................193
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................193
checking and adding ..............193
dipstick ....................................193
filter, specifications ........196, 224
recommendations ...................196
refill capacities ........................225
specifications ..................226, 228
Exhaust fumes ..........................140
F
Fail safe cooling ........................204
Floor mats ...................................90
Fluid capacities .........................225
Fuel ............................................206
calculating fuel economy .......210
cap .....................................11, 207
capacity ...................................225
choosing the right fuel ...........208
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................213
detergent in fuel .....................209
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................206±207, 210
filter, specifications ........210, 224
fuel filler door override ............89
fuel filler door release ..............88
fuel pump shut-off switch .....158gauge .........................................19
improving fuel economy ........210
low fuel warning light ..............14
octane rating ...................209, 228
quality ......................................209
running out of fuel .................210
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................206
Fuses ..................................159±160
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 207
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................210
Gauges .........................................17
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........18
fuel gauge ..................................19
odometer ...................................20
speedometer .............................20
trip odometer ............................21
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................151
definition .................................151
driving with a heavy load ......151
location ....................................151
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................151
calculating ...............................151
definition .................................151
driving with a heavy load ......151
location ....................................151
H
Hazard flashers .........................157
Head restraints .........................104
Index
235
Headlamps ...................................63
aiming ........................................65
autolamp system .......................63
bulb specifications ....................66
daytime running lights .............63
flash to pass ..............................64
high beam ...........................15, 64
replacing bulbs .........................67
turning on and off ....................63
warning chime ..........................16
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................54, 56
Hood ..........................................192
I
Ignition ...............................137, 228
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................130
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................214
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................188
cluster ................................10, 188
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................64
J
Jack ............................................164
positioning ...............................164
storage .....................................164
Jump-starting your vehicle ......169
K
Keyless entry system .................98
autolock .....................................97
keypad .......................................98programming entry code .........99
Keys ...................................100±102
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition .........137
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................63
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................66
cargo lamps ...............................64
daytime running light ...............63
headlamps .................................63
headlamps, flash to pass ..........64
instrument panel, dimming .....64
interior lamps ...............63, 65, 67
replacing bulbs .............65, 67±71
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................65
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................13
air suspension ...........................14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 143
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check engine .............................10
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................15
low coolant ................................13
low fuel ......................................14
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................13
speed control ............................82
traction control active ..............14
turn signal indicator .................15
Limited slip axle (see Traction
Loc) ............................................150
Load limits .................................151
GAWR ......................................151
Index
236
