starting after a collision .........182
Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................238
checking and adding ..............238
dipstick ....................................238
filter, specifications ................242
recommendations ...................242
refill capacities ........................273
specifications ..................276±277
Exhaust fumes ..........................151
F
Fluid capacities .........................273
Foglamps .....................................77
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................18, 163
description ..............................164
driving off road .......................166
electronic shift ........................164
indicator light .........................164
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................156
Fuel ............................................251
calculating fuel economy .......256
cap .....................................17, 253
capacity ...................................273
choosing the right fuel ...........254
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................259
detergent in fuel .....................255
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................251, 253, 256
filter, specifications ................255
fuel pump shut-off switch .....182
gauge .........................................21
improving fuel economy ........256
octane rating ...................254, 277
quality ......................................254running out of fuel .................255
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................251
Fuses ..................................183±184
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......17, 253
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................256
Gauges .........................................19
battery voltage gauge ...............21
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................20
engine oil pressure gauge ........20
fuel gauge ..................................21
odometer ...................................22
speedometer .............................21
tachometer ................................22
trip odometer ............................22
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................169
calculating ...............................171
definition .................................169
driving with a heavy load ......169
location ....................................169
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................169
calculating .......................169, 171
definition .................................169
driving with a heavy load ......169
location ....................................169
H
Hazard flashers .........................181
Headlamps ...................................77
aiming ........................................78
bulb specifications ....................80
Index
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