E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................226
Emission control system ..........280
Engine ................................301–302
check engine/service
engine soon light ......................11
cleaning ...................................244
coolant .....................................265
fail-safe coolant ......................270
idle speed control ...................263
lubrication
specifications ..................299, 301
refill capacities ........................295
service points ..................255–257
starting after a collision .........211
Engine block heater .................169
Engine oil ..................................258
checking and adding ..............258
dipstick ....................................258
filter, specifications ........262, 294
recommendations ...................262
refill capacities ........................295
specifications ..................299, 301
Exhaust fumes ..........................169
F
Fail safe cooling ........................270
Floor mats ...................................97
Fluid capacities .........................295
Foglamps .....................................65
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................15, 184
description ..............................187
driving off road .......................188
electronic shift ........................187
indicator light ...................15, 185
lever operated shift ................185
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................174
Fuel ............................................271
calculating fuel economy .......277
cap .....................................12, 273
capacity ...................................295
choosing the right fuel ...........274
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy estimates .........280
detergent in fuel .....................276
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................271, 273, 277
filter, specifications ........276, 294
fuel pump shut-off switch .....211
gauge .........................................18
improving fuel economy ........277
low fuel warning light ..............13
octane rating ...274–275, 301–302
quality ......................................275
running out of fuel .................276
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................271
Fuses ..................................213–214
G
Garage door opener ..............79, 93
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......12, 273
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................277
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........17
fuel gauge ..................................18
odometer ...................................19
speedometer .............................18
Index
315
