idle speed control ...................190
lubrication
specifications ..................218, 220
refill capacities ........................216
service points ..........................186
starting after a collision .........146
Engine block heater .................128
Engine fan .................................198
Engine oil ..................................187
checking and adding ..............187
dipstick ....................................187
filter, specifications ........189, 216
recommendations ...................189
refill capacities ........................216
specifications ..................218, 220
Exhaust fumes ..........................128
F
Fail safe cooling ........................197
Floor mats ...................................75
Fluid capacities .........................216
Fuel ............................................199
calculating fuel economy .......203
cap .......................................9, 201
capacity ...................................216
choosing the right fuel ...........201
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................206
detergent in fuel .....................202
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................199, 201, 203
filter, specifications ........203, 216
fuel pump shut-off switch .....146
gauge .........................................15
improving fuel economy ........203
low fuel warning light ..............12
octane rating ...................202, 220
quality ......................................202
running out of fuel .................203
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................199
Fuses ..................................147–148
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ........9, 201
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................203
Gauges .........................................14
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................14
fuel gauge ..................................15
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................15
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................139
definition .................................139
driving with a heavy load ......139
location ....................................139
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................139
calculating ...............................139
definition .................................139
driving with a heavy load ......139
location ....................................139
H
Hazard flashers .........................146
Head restraints ...........................87
Headlamps ...................................43
aiming ........................................45
autolamp system .......................43
bulb specifications ....................47
daytime running lights .............43
flash to pass ..............................44
high beam .................................12
Index
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