dipstick ....................................251
filter, specifications ........254, 282
recommendations ...................254
refill capacities ........................283
specifications ..................286, 289
Exhaust fumes ..........................183
F
Fail safe coolant ........................262
Fluid capacities .........................283
Foglamps .....................................40
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......195
description ..............................200
driving off road .......................202
electronic shift ................196, 200
indicator light .........................197
lever operated shift ................197
manual locking hubs ..............196
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................186
Fuel ............................................263
calculating fuel
economy ............................71, 267
cap ...........................................265
capacity ...................................283
choosing the right fuel ...........266
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................270
detergent in fuel .....................267
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................263, 265, 268
filter, specifications ........267, 282
fuel pump shut-off switch .....214
improving fuel economy ........267
octane rating ...................266, 289
quality ......................................266
running out of fuel .................267 safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................263
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......214
Fuses ..................................215–216
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............265
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................267
Gauges .........................................16
transmission fluid
temperature gauge ...................20
H
Hazard flashers .........................214
Head restraints ...........................89
Headlamps ...................................39
aiming ..................................41, 43
autolamp system .......................39
daytime running lights .............40
flash to pass ..............................41
high beam .................................41
replacing bulbs .............46, 48–49
turning on and off ....................39
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................33–34, 36
Hood ..........................................248
I
Ignition ...............................178, 289
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................119
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................272
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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