Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)
The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of
aftermarket garage door openers:
²Remove the Velcro pad from the
storage compartment door.
²Place Velcro on aftermarket
transmitter opposite of actuator
control.
²Install the transmitter on to
storage compartment door
aligning the actuator control with
the rubber plunger.
²Close the door and press the
storage compartment door to activate the transmitter.
Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped)
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamps.
AUXILIARY POWER POINT
WARNING: Power outlets are
designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of
accessory or accessory bracket
from the plug. Improper use of
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your
warranty.
The auxiliary power point is located on the instrument panel below the
radio.
Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette
lighter. Use the power point.
Driver Controls
59
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
