cleaning ...................................237
coolant .....................................255
fail-safe coolant ......................260
idle speed control ...................253
lubrication specifications ......289,
291
refill capacities ........................285
service points ..................246–248
starting after a collision .........204
Engine block heater .................163
Engine oil ..................................249
checking and adding ..............249
dipstick ....................................249
filter, specifications ........252, 284
recommendations ...................252
refill capacities ........................285
specifications ..................289, 291
Exhaust fumes ..........................163
F
Fail safe cooling ........................260
Floor mats ...................................94
Fluid capacities .........................285
Foglamps .....................................64
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................15, 178
description ..............................181
driving off road .......................182
electronic shift ........................181
indicator light ...................15, 178
lever operated shift ................179
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................168
Fuel ............................................261
calculating fuel economy .......266
cap .....................................12, 263
capacity ...................................285
choosing the right fuel ...........264
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................269
detergent in fuel .....................265
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................261, 263, 266
filter, specifications ........266, 284
fuel pump shut-off switch .....204
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel economy ........266
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...264–265, 291–292
quality ......................................265
running out of fuel .................266
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................261
Fuses ..................................205–206
G
Garage door opener ..............76, 89
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 263
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................266
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................18
speedometer .............................18
tachometer ................................19
trip odometer ............................19
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................190
calculating ...............................192
definition .................................190
driving with a heavy load ......190
location ....................................190
Index
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