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• The indicator may come on. For more information on the “check
engine” or the “service engine soon” indicator, refer to Warning lights
and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600
km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in the Refill capacities
section of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
• Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
• Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
• Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
• Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
• Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
• Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
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Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If the
indicator is on, refer to the
description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the
Instrument Cluster chapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the
indicator on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a “not ready for I/M test”
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
• First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
• Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
POWER STEERING FLUID
Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service
interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, use only MERCON
AT F.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN and MAX lines. Be
sure to put the cap back on the reservoir.
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comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................234
detergent in fuel .....................230
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................226, 228, 231
filter, specifications ........226, 240
fuel pump shut-off switch .....177
improving fuel economy ........231
octane rating ...................230, 244
quality ......................................230
running out of fuel .................230
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................226
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......177
Fuses ..................................177–178
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............228
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................231
Gauges .........................................13
H
Hazard flashers .........................176
Head restraints ...........................95
Headlamps ...................................29
aiming ........................................32
autolamp system .......................29
bulb specifications ....................34
daytime running lights .............30
flash to pass ..............................31
high beam .................................31
replacing bulbs .........................35
turning on and off ....................29
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................22, 24 Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................59
Hood ..........................................211
I
Ignition ...............................164, 244
Illuminated visor mirror .............47
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................135
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................236
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................207
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior ...31
J
Jack ............................................184
positioning ...............................184
storage .....................................184
Jump-starting your vehicle ......190
K
Keyless entry system .................84
autolock .....................................86
keypad .......................................84
locking and unlocking doors ....86
programming entry code .........84
Keys .......................................72, 91
positions of the ignition .........164
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................29
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................34
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