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change oil soon warning,
message center .......................200
checking and adding ..............200
dipstick ....................................200
filter, specifications ........203, 230
recommendations ...................203
refill capacities ........................230
specifications ..................232–233
Exhaust fumes ..........................146
F
Fail safe cooling ........................210
Floor mats ...................................92
Fluid capacities .........................230
Fuel ............................................212
calculating fuel
economy ............................69, 217
cap .....................................11, 214
capacity ...................................230
choosing the right fuel ...........215
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................219
detergent in fuel .....................216
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................212, 214, 217
filter, specifications ........216, 230
fuel filler door override ............91
fuel filler door release ..............90
fuel pump shut-off switch .....163
gauge .........................................19
improving fuel economy ........217
low fuel warning light ..............14
octane rating ...................215, 233
quality ......................................216
running out of fuel .................216
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................212
Fuses ..................................164–165
G
Garage door opener ....................82Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 214
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................217
Gauges ...................................16–17
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) .......................................156
definition .................................156
driving with a heavy load ......156
location ....................................156
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................156
calculating ...............................156
definition .................................156
driving with a heavy load ......156
location ....................................156
H
Hazard flashers .........................163
Head restraints .........................106
Headlamps ...................................54
aiming ........................................55
autolamp system .......................54
bulb specifications ....................57
daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................55
high beam ...........................15, 55
replacing bulbs .........................57
turning on and off ....................54
warning chime ..........................16
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Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................47, 49
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) ...................70, 82, 85
Hood ..........................................198
I
Ignition ...............................143, 233
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................135
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................221
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................194
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................55
J
Jack ............................................171
positioning ...............................171
storage .....................................171
Jump-starting your vehicle ......176
K
Keyless entry system ...............100
autolock .....................................99
keypad .....................................100
programming entry code .......101
Keys .............................93, 102–104
key in ignition chime ...............16
positions of the ignition .........143L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................54
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................57
cargo lamps ...............................55
daytime running light ...............54
headlamps .................................54
headlamps, flash to pass ..........55
instrument panel, dimming .....55
interior lamps .....................56–57
replacing bulbs .......56–57, 59, 61
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................56
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................13
air suspension ...........................14
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 148
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check engine .............................10
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................15
low fuel ......................................14
oil pressure ...............................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................13
speed control ............................80
traction control active ..............13
turn signal indicator .................14
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................156
Load limits .................................156
GAWR ......................................156
GVWR ......................................156
trailer towing ..........................156
Locks
autolock .....................................99
childproof ..................................94
doors ..........................................93
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safety belt maintenance .........124
warning light and
chime ...................13, 16, 119–120
Safety seats for children ..........135
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............110
Seats ..........................................106
child safety seats ....................135
cleaning ...................................194
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............102–104
Servicing your vehicle ..............197
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ....................................172
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................230, 233
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................232–233
Speed control ..............................77
Speedometer ...............................20
Starting your
vehicle ........................143–144, 146
jump starting ..........................176
Steering
speed sensitive .......................151
Steering wheel
controls ..........................64, 77, 81
tilting .........................................64
T
Tires ...........................171, 226–227
changing ..........................171–172
checking the pressure ............227
replacing ..................................228
rotating ....................................227
snow tires and chains ............229
tire grades ...............................227treadwear ................................226
Towing .......................................158
recreational towing .................161
trailer towing ..........................158
wrecker ....................................181
Traction control ........................149
active light ................................13
Traction-lok rear axle ...............156
Transmission .............................152
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................222
fluid, refill capacities ..............230
lubricant specifications ..232–233
Trip odometer .............................21
Trunk ...........................................94
remote release ....................91, 97
Turn signal ............................14, 56
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................233
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................235
Vehicle loading ..........................156
Ventilating your vehicle ...........146
W
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................200
Water, Driving through .............156
Windows
power .........................................74
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....200
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