Engine ................................249–250
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........8
cleaning ...................................242
coolant .....................................201
fail-safe coolant ......................206
idle speed control ...................210
lubrication
specifications ..................248–249
refill capacities ........................246
service points ..................194–195
starting after a collision .........171
Engine block heater .................142
Engine fan .................................207
Engine oil ..................................195
checking and adding ..............195
dipstick ....................................195
filter, specifications ........197, 246
recommendations ...................197
refill capacities ........................246
specifications ..................248–249
Exhaust fumes ..........................142
F
Fail safe cooling ........................206
Floor mats ...................................93
Fluid capacities .........................246
Foglamps .....................................28
Fuel ............................................225
calculating
fuel economy ....................19, 229
cap .....................................13, 227
capacity ...................................246
choosing the right fuel ...........227
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................232
detergent in fuel .....................229
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................225, 227, 229
filter, specifications ........229, 246
fuel pump shut-off switch .....171
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........229
low fuel warning light ..............11
octane rating ...........228, 249–250
quality ......................................228
running out of fuel .................229
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................225
Fuses ..................................172–173
G
Garage door opener ....................86
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......13, 227
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................229
Gauges .........................................15
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................16
tachometer ................................16
trip odometer ............................17
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....163
definition .................................163
driving with a heavy load ......163
location ....................................163
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............163
calculating ...............................163
definition .................................163
driving with a heavy load ......163
location ....................................163
Index
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