Interior style
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
Leather wrapped steering wheels
Scuff plates
Lifestyle
Bike racks
Cargo organization and management
Rear seat entertainment systems
Towing mirrors
Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories
Peace of mind
First aid and highway safety kits
Full vehicle covers
Locking gas cap
Navigation systems
Remote start
Vehicle security systems
Keyless entry keypad
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight
information.
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Accessories
311
idle speed control ...................278
lubrication
specifications ..................304, 306
refill capacities ........................302
service points ..................270–271
starting after a collision .........234
Engine block heater .................203
Engine oil ..................................273
checking and adding ..............273
dipstick ....................................273
filter, specifications ........276, 301
recommendations ...................276
refill capacities ........................302
specifications ..................304, 306
Exhaust fumes ..........................203
F
Fail safe cooling ........................285
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....286
Floor mats ...................................95
Fluid capacities .........................302
Foglamps .....................................53
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......217
driving off road ...............219, 226
indicator light .........................217
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................209
Fuel ............................................286
calculating fuel
economy ............................86, 292
cap ...........................................291
capacity ...................................302
choosing the right fuel ...........289
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................295
detergent in fuel .....................291
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................286, 291–292filter, specifications ........292, 301
fuel pump shut-off switch .....234
improving fuel economy ........292
octane rating ...........289, 306–307
quality ......................................290
running out of fuel .................291
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................286
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................286, 289
Fuses ..................................235, 237
G
Garage door opener ....................66
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless control
system) ........................................77
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............291
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................292
Gauges .........................................15
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................193
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................193
H
Hazard flashers .........................234
Head restraints .........................112
Headlamps
aiming ........................................55
bulb specifications ....................57
daytime running lights .............53
flash to pass ..............................54
high beam .................................54
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