lubrication
specifications ..................221, 223
refill capacities ........................218
service points ..........................171
starting after a collision .........148
Engine block heater .................123
Engine oil ..................................171
checking and adding ..............171
dipstick ....................................171
filter, specifications ........173, 218
recommendations ...................173
refill capacities ........................218
specifications ..................221, 223
Exhaust fumes ..........................124
F
Fail safe cooling ........................181
Fluid capacities .........................218
Foglamps .....................................18
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................11, 132
control trac ...............................19
description ..............................133
driving off road .......................135
electronic shift ..........19, 132–133
indicator light ...................11, 133
preparing to
drive your vehicle ...................128
Fuel ............................................197
calculating fuel economy .......201
cap ...........................................200
capacity ...................................218
choosing the right fuel ...........199
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................204
detergent in fuel .....................200
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................197, 200, 202
filter, specifications ........201, 218
fuel pump shut-off switch .....148
gauge .........................................13
improving fuel economy ........201
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ...................199, 223
quality ......................................199
running out of fuel .................200
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................197
Fuses ..................................149–150
G
Garage door opener ....................66
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............200
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................201
Gauges .........................................13
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................14
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................13
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....138
calculating ...............................140
definition .................................138
driving with a heavy load ......138
location ....................................138
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............138
calculating .......................138, 140
definition .................................138
driving with a heavy load ......138
Index
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