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•Theindicator may come on. For more information on the “check
engine” or the “service engine soon” indicator, refer toWarning lights
and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600
km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theRefill capacities
section of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If the
indicator is on, refer to the
description in theWarning lights and chimessection of the
Instrument Clusterchapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, 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.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid.
Refer to the scheduled maintenance
guide for the service interval
schedules. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCON
AT F.
FULL COLD
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Fail safe cooling ........................214
Fluid capacities .........................232
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................148
Fuel ............................................215
calculating fuel economy .......220
cap ...........................................217
capacity ...................................232
choosing the right fuel ...........218
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................223
detergent in fuel .....................219
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................215, 217, 220
filter, specifications ........215, 231
fuel pump shut-off switch .....162
improving fuel economy ........220
octane rating ...........219, 239–240
quality ......................................219
running out of fuel .................219
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................215
Fuses ..........................................164
G
Garage door opener ....................45
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............217
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................220
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................162
Headlamps ...................................34
bulb specifications ....................39daytime running lights .............35
flash to pass ..............................35
high beam .................................35
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................34
Heating
heater only system .............31, 33
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................32
Hood ..........................................201
I
Ignition .......................139, 239–240
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..89
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................225
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................197
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................36
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......181
K
Keys .............................................54
positions of the ignition .........139
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................39
daytime running light ...............35
headlamps .................................34
headlamps, flash to pass ..........35
instrument panel, dimming .....36
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