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Gas cap (see Fuel cap)......... 243
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) . . . 25, 248
Gasoline (see Fuel)........... 243
Gauges
engine coolant temperature gauge . . . 17
fuel gauge.............. 19
odometer.............. 16
speedometer............. 16
tachometer............. 17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating............. 183
definition.............. 182
driving with a heavy load....... 182
location............... 182Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 177
locking the gearshift......... 83
positions.............. 177
shifting the gears........... 177
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) . . . 182
calculating.............. 183
definition.............. 182
driving with a heavy load....... 182
location............... 182
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Hazard flashers............. 89
Headlamps
aiming............... 256
autolamp system........... 80
checking alignment.......... 253
cleaning............... 261
daytime running lights........ 78
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304Headlamps (continued)
flashing............... 86
high beam............. 86
replacing bulbs........... 253
turning on and off.......... 79
warning chime............ 15
Head restraints............. 131
Heated seats.............. 135
Heating
electronic automatic temperature
control system........... 69
High beams
indicator light............ 14
operation.............. 86
Hitch................. 186
Hood................. 219
latch location............ 219
lubrication specifications....... 265
release lever............. 219
working under the hood....... 217
Horn................. 90
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Idle, relearning..........212, 217
Ignition
chime............... 84
positions of the ignition........ 83
removing the key.......... 84
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights) . . . 7
Infant seats (see Safety seats)....150, 151
Instrument panel............. 7
Interval wipers............. 86
J
Jack.................. 202
operation.............. 203
positioning............. 205
storage............... 202
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables........... 211
disconnecting cables......... 212
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Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors...... 119
programming entry code....... 120
Keys
key in ignition chime......... 84
positions of the ignition........ 83
removing from the ignition...... 84
stuck in lock position......... 83
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Lamps
autolamp delay system........ 80
checking.............. 253
daytime running light system..... 78
dome lamps............. 96
flashing the lamps.......... 86
hazard flashers............ 89
headlamps............. 79
high beams............. 86
interior lamps............ 78map lamps............. 96
replacing bulbs............ 253
trailer............... 187
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . 85
Lap belts............... 143
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag............... 45
anti-lock brakes (ABS)......... 11
brake................ 10
charging system........... 13
check engine............ 45
engine oil pressure.......... 11
hazard warning light......... 89
high beam............. 14
overdrive off............. 46
safety belt.............. 44
turn signal indicator......... 14
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Tires................. 238
changing.............. 201
checking the pressure......... 238
cleaning.............. 262
inspection and maintenance...... 238
replacing.............. 240
rotating............... 239
snow tires and chains........ 242
spare tire.............. 202
storing your vehicle......... 268
tire grades............. 241
treadwear.............. 241
wear bands............. 240
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 184
Towing your vehicle.......... 213
using wheel dollies.......... 213
with a tow truck........... 213
Traction Control active light....... 12Trailer towing............. 184
calculating maximum trailer weight . . . 184
safety chains............. 186
tips................ 187
trailer brakes............ 187
trailer lamps............. 187
Transmission
automatic operation.......... 177
fluid, checking and adding....... 235
fluid, refill capacities......... 264
lubricant specifications........ 265
Transmission control switch....... 180
Trunk, using the remote entry system
to open............... 123
Trunk, power release.......... 118
Tune-up specifications (VECI)....... 252
Turn signal.............. 85
indicator lights............ 14
lever................ 85
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Variable interval wipers......... 86
VECI (Vehicle Emission Control Information)
decal................ 252
Vehicle loading
automatic transmissions........ 183
calculating the load.......... 183
manual transmissions......... 183
understanding loading information . . . 182
Vehicle storage............. 266
Ventilating your vehicle (see Climate
control)............... 69
Viscosity (see Engine oil)........ 222
Visor (see Sun visor).......... 101
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Warning chimes
headlamps on............ 15
key in ignition............ 84
safety belt.............. 44
Warning lights (see Lights)......... 7
Warranties................ 3
basic................. 3
Canada................ 3
radio................ 68
Warranty Information Booklet....... 3
Washer fluid.............. 227
windshield............. 86
Weight limits (GAWR, GVWR)...... 182
Wheel bearings, lubricant specifications . . 265
Wheel dollies (see Towing)....... 213
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