checking and adding ..............245
dipstick ....................................245
filter, specifications ........248, 273
recommendations ...................248
refill capacities ........................274
specifications ..........................274
Exhaust fumes ..........................175
F
Fail safe cooling ........................255
Fluid capacities .........................274
Foglamps .....................................45
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................190
indicator light .........................189
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................178
Fuel ............................................257
calculating fuel
economy ............................64, 262
cap ...........................................259
capacity ...................................274
choosing the right fuel ...........260
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................265
detergent in fuel .....................261
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................257, 259, 262
filter, specifications ........257, 273
fuel pump shut-off switch .....199
improving fuel economy ........262
octane rating ...................261, 277
quality ......................................261
running out of fuel .................261
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................257
Fuses ..................................199, 201
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............259Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................262
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................198
Head restraints .....................89, 92
Headlamps ...................................42
aiming ........................................45
autolamp system .......................42
bulb specifications ....................48
daytime running lights .............44
flash to pass ..............................44
high beam .................................43
replacing bulbs .........................49
turning on and off ....................42
Heating
heater only system ...................39
Hood ..........................................241
I
Ignition ...............................172, 277
Illuminated visor mirror .............55
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................131
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................267
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................237
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................45
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......218
K
Keyless entry system .................83
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fluid, specifications .................274
Power Windows ...........................57
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................178
R
Radio ................................19, 28, 32
Rear window defroster ...............41
Relays ........................................199
Remote entry system .................78
illuminated entry ................82–83
locking/unlocking doors .....79–80
panic alarm ...............................80
replacing the batteries .............80
Reverse sensing system ...........187
Roadside assistance ..................197
Roof rack .....................................72
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........106
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ........97, 101–105
Safety Canopy ...................122, 124
Safety defects, reporting ..........232
Safety restraints ..........97, 101–105
BeltMinder............................107
extension assembly ................106
for adults .........................102–104
for children .............................127
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................99
safety belt maintenance .........106
warning light and
chime ...............................106–107
Safety seats for children ..........131Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................278
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ........................97
Seats ............................................89
child safety seats ....................131
heated ........................................92
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................84
Servicing your vehicle ..............240
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ..........22, 26
AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................34
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................273, 277
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................274
Speed control ..............................59
Starting your vehicle ........172–174
jump starting ..........................218
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................54
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................39
Tilt steering wheel ......................54
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....156
Warning Displays ......................12
Tires ...................................141–142
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