1 (First)
•Provides maximum engine braking.
•Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.
•The transmission will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; it
will downshift to a lower gear and then shift into 1 (First) when the
vehicle reaches slower speeds.
Forced downshifts
•Allowed in
(Overdrive) or Drive.
•Press the accelerator to the floor.
•Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear.
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
•If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but
avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the
pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering
wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface.
•It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow
down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may lose
control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too
sharply or abruptly.
•It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway
reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a
sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide
sideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and the
safety of others should be your primary concern.
WARNING:Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as
utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive
vehicles arenotdesigned for cornering at speeds as high as passenger
cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive
speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Failure to drive
cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
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Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....274
Floor mats .............................72–73
Fluid capacities .........................299
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................199
Fuel ............................................274
calculating fuel
economy ............................23, 281
cap ...........................................277
capacity ...................................299
choosing the right fuel ...........278
detergent in fuel .....................279
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................274, 277, 281
filter, specifications ........274, 298
fuel pump shut-off switch .....217
improving fuel economy ........281
octane rating ...................279, 303
quality ......................................279
running out of fuel .................280
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................274
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................274, 278–279
Fuses ..................................218–219
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............277
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................281
Gauges .........................................19
H
Hazard flashers .........................216
Headlamps ...................................51
aiming ........................................54bulb specifications ....................57
daytime running lights .............52
flash to pass ..............................51
high beam .................................51
replacing bulbs .........................58
turning on and off ....................51
Head restraints ...........................86
Heating
heater only system .............48, 50
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................49
Hood ..........................................260
I
Ignition ...............................186, 303
Illuminated visor mirror .............64
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................118
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................286
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................254
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................52
J
Jack ............................................226
positioning ...............................226
storage .....................................226
Jump-starting your vehicle ......236
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................73
Keys .............................................84
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