²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the service maintenance
section for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCONtAT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between
the MIN and MAX lines. Do not
add fluid if the level is in this
range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines.
Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
MAXMIN
Maintenance and Specifications
224
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................128
Fuel ............................................214
calculating fuel economy .......219
cap ...........................................218
capacity ...................................234
choosing the right fuel ...........216
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................222
detergent in fuel .....................217
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................214, 218±219
filter, specifications ................219
fuel filler door release ..............65
improving fuel economy ........219
octane rating ...................217, 236
quality ......................................217
running out of fuel .................218
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................214
Fuses ..........................................156
G
Garage door opener ....................59
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............218
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................219
Gauges .........................................15
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................17
tachometer ................................17
trip odometer ............................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................147
calculating ...............................149
definition .................................147
driving with a heavy load ......147location ....................................147
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................147
calculating .......................147, 149
definition .................................147
driving with a heavy load ......147
location ....................................147
H
Hazard flashers .........................155
Head restraints .....................80, 82
Headlamps ...................................48
aiming ........................................50
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............48
flash to pass ..............................49
high beam .................................49
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................48
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................44
Hood ..........................................198
I
Ignition ...............................120, 236
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................112
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................223
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................190
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................49
location of components ............10
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......169
Index
242
