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Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................194
Emission control system ..........241
Engine ........................................258
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................251
coolant .....................................210
fail-safe coolant ......................215
idle speed control ...................219
lubrication
specifications ..................256, 258
refill capacities ........................254
service points ..................203–204
starting after a collision .........180
Engine block heater .................152
Engine fan .................................216
Engine oil ..................................204
checking and adding ..............204
dipstick ....................................204
filter, specifications ........206, 254
recommendations ...................206
refill capacities ........................254
specifications ..................256, 258
Exhaust fumes ..........................152
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Fail safe cooling ........................215
Floor mats .................................104
Fluid capacities .........................254
Foglamps .....................................28
Fuel ............................................234
calculating fuel
economy ............................18, 238
cap .....................................13, 236
capacity ...................................254
choosing the right fuel ...........236
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........241
detergent in fuel .....................238
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................234, 236, 238
filter, specifications ........238, 254
fuel pump shut-off switch .....180
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........238
low fuel warning light ..............11
octane rating ...................237, 258
quality ......................................237
running out of fuel .................238
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................234
Fuses ..................................181–182
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Garage door opener ....................87
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......13, 236
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................238
Gauges .........................................14
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................16
speedometer .............................16
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................16
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................173
definition .................................173
driving with a heavy load ......173
location ....................................173
Index
275
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