Engine block heater .................147
Engine oil ..................................236
checking and adding ..............236
dipstick ....................................236
filter, specifications ........240, 270
recommendations ...................240
refill capacities ........................271
specifications ..................274, 276
Exhaust fumes ..........................148
F
Fluid capacities .........................271
Foglamps .....................................73
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................14, 162
description ..............................162
driving off road .......................164
electronic shift ........................162
indicator light .........................162
lever operated shift ................160
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................152
Fuel ............................................249
calculating fuel economy .......254
cap .....................................12, 251
capacity ...................................271
choosing the right fuel ...........252
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................257
detergent in fuel .....................253
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................249, 251, 254
filter, specifications ........253, 270
fuel pump shut-off switch .....188
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........254
octane rating ...........252, 276±277
quality ......................................252
running out of fuel .................253safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................249
Fuses ..................................190±191
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 251
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................254
Gauges .........................................15
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................17
trip odometer ............................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................173
calculating ...............................175
definition .................................173
driving with a heavy load ......173
location ....................................173
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................173
calculating .......................173, 175
definition .................................173
driving with a heavy load ......173
location ....................................173
H
Hazard flashers .........................188
Headlamps ...................................73
aiming ........................................74
bulb specifications ....................76
daytime running lights .............73
Index
285
flash to pass ..............................74
high beam ...........................13, 74
replacing bulbs .........................77
turning on and off ....................73
warning chime ..........................14
Heating
heater only system ...................68
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................70
Hood ..........................................231
I
Ignition .......................144, 276±277
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................134
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................258
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................227
cluster ................................10, 227
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................74
J
Jack ............................................200
positioning .......................200, 204
storage .............................200±203
Jump-starting your vehicle ......206
K
Keys ...................................106, 108
key in ignition chime ...............14
positions of the ignition .........144L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................76
cargo lamps ...............................74
daytime running light ...............73
fog lamps ...................................73
headlamps .................................73
headlamps, flash to pass ..........74
instrument panel, dimming .....74
interior lamps .....................75, 77
replacing bulbs .......75, 77, 79±82
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................75
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 150
anti-theft ...................................14
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................11
check engine .............................10
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................13
fuel cap light .............................12
high beam .................................13
overdrive off ..............................13
safety belt .................................12
speed control ............................91
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................173
GAWR ......................................173
GVWR ......................................173
trailer towing ..........................173
Loading instructions .................175
Lubricant specifications ...274, 276
Lumbar support, seats .............110
Index
286
