•Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is
splashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminated
clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.
•
Be particularly careful if you are taking“Antabuse”or other forms of
disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors, or
skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitive individuals,
serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel is splashed on the
skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Consult a
physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction.
When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while
refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions.
Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes.
The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an
ungrounded fuel container.
Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
•Place approved fuel container on the ground.
•DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the
cargo area).
•
Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling.
•DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2.
Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
Maintenance and Specifications
282
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................195
Accessory delay ........................100
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........168–169, 173
and child safety seats ............170
description ......................169, 173
disposal ....................................176
driver air bag ..................171, 174
indicator light ...........12, 172, 176
operation .........................171, 174
passenger air bag ...........171, 174
Air cleaner filter .......293–294, 300
Air conditioning ..........................72
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................78
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................69
Air suspension
warning light .............................14
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................274
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................195–196
Armrests ....................................142
Audio system
(see Radio) ................19, 27, 37–38
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................203
fluid, adding ............................291
fluid, checking ........................291
fluid, refill capacities ..............300
fluid, specification ..................305
Auxiliary power point .................97Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................303, 305
refill capacities ........................300
B
Battery .......................................272
acid, treating emergencies .....272
charging system warning
light ............................................12
jumping a disabled battery ....241
maintenance-free ....................272
replacement, specifications ...300
servicing ..................................272
voltage gauge ............................16
BeltMinder .................................164
Brakes ........................................195
anti-lock ...........................195–196
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light .........11, 196
brake warning light ..................11
fluid, checking and adding ....290
fluid, refill capacities ..............300
fluid, specifications .........303, 305
lubricant
specifications ..................303, 305
parking ....................................196
pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ..102, 125
shift interlock ..................202, 206
Break-in period .............................6
Bulbs ............................................86
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....300
CD-6 disc .....................................38
CD-single premium ...............19, 27
Certification Label ....................307
Index
313
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ..........................219
calculating .......................219, 221
definition .................................219
driving with a heavy load ......219
location ....................................219
H
Hazard flashers .........................228
Headlamps ...................................81
aiming ........................................83
autolamp system .......................81
bulb specifications ....................86
daytime running lights .............82
flash to pass ..............................82
high beam ...........................13, 82
replacing bulbs .........................87
turning on and off ....................81
warning chime ..........................14
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........69, 72
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage
door opener) .............108–109, 111
Hood ..........................................266
I
Ignition ...............................191, 305
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................180
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................289
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................262
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................83J
Jack ............................................236
positioning ...............................236
storage .....................................236
Jump-starting your vehicle ......241
K
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking
doors ........................................137
programming entry code .......135
Keys ...................................137–139
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition .........191
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................81
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................86
cargo lamps ...............................83
daytime running light ...............82
fog lamps ...................................81
headlamps .................................81
headlamps, flash to pass ..........82
instrument panel, dimming .....83
interior lamps ...............84–85, 87
replacing bulbs ...................86–90
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................84
Liftgate ..............................126, 130
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
AdvanceTrac .............................12
air bag ........................................12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....11, 196
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................12
check coolant ............................13
Index
316
