A
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ................155, 159
and child safety seats ............157
description ......................155, 159
disposal ....................................162
driver air bag ..................157, 160
indicator light ...........10, 159, 161
operation .........................157, 160
passenger air bag ...........157, 160
side air bag ..............................159
Air cleaner filter .......................283
Air conditioning ..........................33
automatic temperature
control system ..........................37
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................46
rear seat controls .....................47
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................241
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................176±177
Anti-theft system ......................125
arming the system ..................125
disarming a
triggered system .....................126
warning light .............................11
Audio system (see Radio) ...51, 74
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................182
fluid, adding ............................248
fluid, checking ........................248
fluid, refill capacities ..............283
fluid, specification ..................287
Auxiliary power point ...............112Axle
lubricant specifications ..285, 287
refill capacities ........................283
traction lok ..............................194
B
Battery .......................................251
acid, treating emergencies .....251
charging system
warning light .............................11
jumping a disabled battery ....222
maintenance-free ....................251
replacement, specifications ...283
servicing ..................................251
voltage gauge ............................16
Belt minder ...............................151
Brakes ........................................176
anti-lock ...........................176±177
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........11, 177
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....240
fluid, refill capacities ..............283
fluid, specifications .........285, 287
lubricant specifications ..285, 287
parking ....................................177
pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ............30
shift interlock ..........................180
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....283
Cargo cover ...............................115
Certification Label ....................289
Child safety restraints ..............162
child safety belts ....................162
Index
304
through water .................192, 196
E
Electronic message center .........19
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................222
Emission control system ..........268
Engine ........................................287
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........8
cleaning ...................................278
coolant .....................................241
fail-safe coolant ......................246
idle speed control ...................251
lubrication
specifications ..................285, 287
refill capacities ........................283
service points ..................233±234
starting after a collision .........206
Engine block heater .................174
Engine oil ..................................235
checking and adding ..............235
dipstick ....................................235
filter, specifications ........238, 283
recommendations ...................238
refill capacities ........................283
specifications ..................285, 287
Exhaust fumes ..........................175
F
Fail safe cooling ........................246
Floor mats .................................114
Fluid capacities .........................283
Foglamps .....................................28
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................12, 187control trac .......................50, 188
description ......................188, 190
driving off road .......................191
electronic shift ..........................50
preparing to
drive your vehicle ...................179
Fuel ............................................259
calculating
fuel economy ....................22, 265
cap .....................................10, 264
capacity ...................................283
choosing the right fuel ...........261
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........268
detergent in fuel .....................263
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................259, 264±265
filter, specifications ........265, 283
fuel pump shut-off switch .....206
gauge .........................................17
improving fuel economy ........265
octane rating ...................262, 287
quality ......................................262
running out of fuel .................263
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................259
Fuses ..................................207, 209
G
Garage door opener ..........101, 103
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......10, 264
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................265
Gauges ...................................13±14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................14
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................17
Index
306
