calculating fuel economy .......220
cap ...........................................219
capacity ...................................236
choosing the right fuel ...........218
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................223
detergent in fuel .....................219
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................216, 219, 221
filter, specifications ................220
fuel filler door release ..............66
improving fuel economy ........220
octane rating ...................218, 239
quality ......................................218
running out of fuel .................219
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................216
Fuses ..........................................158
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Garage door opener ....................59
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............219
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................220
Gauges .........................................15
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
fuel gauge ..................................17
odometer ...................................17
tachometer ................................17
trip odometer ............................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................149
calculating ...............................151
definition .................................149
driving with a heavy load ......149
location ....................................149
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................149
calculating .......................149, 151
definition .................................149
driving with a heavy load ......149
location ....................................149
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Hazard flashers .........................157
Head restraints .....................81, 83
Headlamps ...................................48
aiming ........................................50
bulb specifications ....................51
daytime running lights .............48
flash to pass ..............................49
high beam .................................49
replacing bulbs .........................52
turning on and off ....................48
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................44
Hood ..........................................201
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Ignition ...............................121, 239
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .............112–113
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................225
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................192
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior ..49
location of components ............10
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Jump-starting your vehicle ......171
Index
245