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NTire Spinning........................214
NTread Wear Indicators..................215
NReplacement Tires.....................215
NAlignment And Balance.................217
mTire Pressure Monitor System Ð If Equipped . . . 217
NTire Pressure Monitor System Tire/Wheel
Rotation And Sensor Replacement Ð If
Equipped...........................218
NGeneral Information...................219
mTire Chains...........................220
mTire Rotation Recommendations............220
mFuel Requirements......................221
NReformulated Gasoline.................222
NGasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............222NMMT In Gasoline.....................223
NSulfur In Gasoline.....................223
NMaterials Added To Fuel................224
mFuel Tank Filler Cap (Gas Cap).............224
mTrailer Towing.........................226
NTrailer And Tongue Weight..............228
NCooling System TipsÐTrailer Towing.......229
NMinimum Vehicle Requirements For Trailer
Towing............................230
mRecreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 231
NShifting Into Neutral (N)................232
NShifting Out Of Neutral (N)..............233
mSnow Plow...........................234
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Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these
symptoms, try another brand of gasoline before consid-
ering service for the vehicle.
Over 40 auto manufacturer's world wide have issued and
endorsed consistent gasoline specifications (the World-
wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define fuel properties
necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, performance,
and durability for your vehicle. The manufacturer recom-
mends the use of gasoline that meets the WWFC speci-
fications if they are available.
Reformulated Gasoline
Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner
burning gasoline referred to as Reformulated Gasoline.
Reformulated gasoline contains oxygenates, and is spe-
cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im-
prove air quality.The manufacturer strongly supports the use of reformu-
lated gasoline. Properly blended reformulated gasoline
will provide excellent performance and durability for the
engine and fuel system components.
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-
genates such as 10% ethanol, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygen-
ates are required in some areas of the country during the
winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions.
Fuels blended with these oxygenates may be used in
your vehicle.
CAUTION!
DO NOT use gasoline containing METHANOL.
Gasoline containing methanol may damage critical
fuel system components.
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Gasoline.............................. 221
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 222
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends................ 222
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 131
Fuel................................ 133
Odometer........................... 132
Oil Pressure.......................... 130
Speedometer......................... 129
Tachometer.......................... 129
Voltmeter............................ 129
Gear Ranges........................... 181
General Information...................... 219
Glass Cleaning.......................... 284
Glove Compartment...................... 116
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 236
Head Restraints.......................... 64
Head Rests............................. 64Headlights............................. 77
High Beam........................... 129
On With Wipers........................ 77
Heated Mirrors.......................... 61
Heated Seats............................ 71
Heater, Engine Block..................... 178
Holder, Cup........................... 116
Homelink Transmitter.................... 106
Hood Release........................... 74
Hoses................................ 274
Identifying Your Engine................251,252
Ignition
Key ................................. 11
Illuminated Entry........................ 15
Infant Restraint.......................... 44
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 212
Information Center, Vehicle................. 90
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 59
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