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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
youfillthefueltank.Seepage .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page . Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . 163
165
227
228 229 243
250
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance215

Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade deter-
gent oil. It is highly recommended
that you use genuine Honda Motor
Oil in your vehicle f or as long as you
own it.The API Service label also tells you
the service classif ication of the oil.
Always use an oil that is labeled ‘‘API
Service SJ.’’ This service rating may
include other classif ications, such as
CD. These additional classifications
are not a problem, as long as the
label also carries the SJ classif ication.
Youcandetermineanoil’sSAE
viscosity and Service Classif ication
fromtheAPIServicelabelontheoil
container.
A f uel-ef f icient oil is recommended
foryourAcura.Thisisshownonthe
API Service label by the words
‘‘Energy Conserving.’’ This oil is
f ormulated to help your engine use
less f uel.
To add oil, unscrew and remove the
engine oil f ill cap on top of the valve
cover. Pour in the oil, and install the
engine oil f ill cap. Tighten it securely.
Wait a f ew minutes and recheck the
oil level. Do not f ill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine.
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Recommended Oil
Engine Oil
Maint enance217
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Let the engine run f or several
minutes and check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
instructions that come with it.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
f ive seconds. If it does not, turn of f
the engine and reinspect your
work.
6. 7.
8.
9.
4.
5.
Engine Oil
Maint enance220
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (Seeon page .)
Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action. If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ). Letthecarsitforaminute.Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
1.
2.
3. 4.
295
163
217 Emergency
Towing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Taking Care of the Unexpected284
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the car stopped.

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Automatic Transmission . 176
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Capacity, Fluid . 300
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 228
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Sequential SportShif t Mode . 179
.......................................
Shif ting . 176
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 176
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 177
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Shif t Lock Release . 183
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 55, 285
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Jump Starting . 280
..............................
Maintenance . 236
............................
Specif ications . 301
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Bef ore Driving . 159
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Belts,Seat .8,40
...........................
Beverage Holder . 112
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Body Repair . 270
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 186
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 160
...........................................
Fluid . 229
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Light, Burned-out . 256.......................................
Parking . 110
.................
System Indicator . 55, 287
........................
Wear Indicators . 185
Brakes, ABS ...................................
Operation . 186
.................
System Indicator . 55, 187
.............................
Braking System . 185
........................
Break-in, New Car . 160
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
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Brights, Headlights . 65
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights . 256
..............................
Brake Lights . 256
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 255
.................................
Headlights . 252
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 257
...........................
Interior Lights . 258
...................
License Plate Light . 258
...............................
Road Lamps . 254
............................
Specif ications . 301
...............................
Trunk Light . 260
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 255
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 252 .........
Cables, Jump Starting With . 280
..................................
Cancel Button . 75
............................
Capacities Chart . 300
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
............................
Carrying, Cargo . 169
Cassette Player ............................................
Care . 146
...................................
Operation . 142
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 147
..................................
Ceiling Light . 118
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Certif ication Label . 298
............................................
Chains . 249
Change Oil ........................................
How to . 219
......................................
When to . 208
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Changing a Flat Tire . 273
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 223
...
Charging System Indicator . 55, 285
Checking
Automatic Transmission .......................................
Fluid . 228
.....................
Battery Condition . 236
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Brake Fluid . 229
Index
C
B
II

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Jacking up the Car . 275
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Jack, Tire . 274
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Jump Starting . 280
..................................................
Keys . 77
..................................
Maintenance . 203
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 215
.................................
Record . 213-214
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Required Indicator . 63
..........................................
Saf ety . 204
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Schedule . 208-212
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 55, 286
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Memory, Driving Position . 103
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Meters, Gauges . 60...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 304
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 101
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Moonroof . 109
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Closing Manually . 288
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Operation . 109
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Neutral Gear Position . 179
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New Vehicle Break-in . 160
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 298
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 160
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Odometer . 61
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Odometer, Trip . 61
Oil ........................
Change, How to . 219
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Change, When to . 208
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Checking Engine . 163
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Pressure Indicator . 55, 284
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 218
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 80
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Label, Certif ication . 298
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Lane Change, Signaling . 67
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 40
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Leaking of Exhaust into Car . 49
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Leather, Cleaning . 267
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement . 252
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Ceiling . 118
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Courtesy . 119
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Indicator . 53
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Parking . 65
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Turn Signal . 67
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Load Limit . 170
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80 Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
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Fuel Fill Door . 161
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Glove Box . 88
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Power Door . 81
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Rear Console Compartment . 88
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Trunk . 86
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 100
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Low Coolant Level . 165
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Low Fuel Indicator . 59
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 55, 284
Lubricant Specif ications
..........................................
Chart . 300
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Luggage . 169
Index
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Steering Wheel..................................
Adjustment . 71
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
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Stereo Sound System . 135
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Storing Your Car . 261
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Storage Tray . 115
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Sun Visor . 116
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Sunglasses Holder . 111
Supplemental Restraint ............................
System . 9, 43, 46
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Service Precautions . 48
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Servicing . 48
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SRS Indicator . 45, 56
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System Components . 43
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 41
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Synthetic Oil . 218
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Tachometer . 60
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 256
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 271
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Tape Player . 142
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 302
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Driving in Foreign Countries . 305 .....
Emissions Control Systems . 306
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Oxygenated Fuels . 304
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter . 308
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Temperature Gauge . 62
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Thef t Deterrent System . 158
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Thef t Protection . 157
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 308
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Time, Setting the . 110
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Timing Belt . 243
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Tire Chains . 249
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 273
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Tires . 243
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Air Pressure . 244
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Balancing . 246
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Checking Wear . 245
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Compact Spare . 272
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 302
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Inf lation . 243
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Inspection . 245
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Maintenance . 246
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Replacing . 247
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Rotating . 246
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Snow . 249............................
Specif ications . 301
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Traction Devices . 249
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Tools, Tire Changing . 273
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Torn Seat Belts . 42
Towing .....................................
A Trailer . 196
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By Emergency Wrecker . 295
Traction Control System (TCS) ...............................
Indicator . 57, 190
...................................
Operation . 188
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 228
...........................
Fluid Selection . 228
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Identif ication Number . 299
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Shif ting the Automatic . 176
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Treadwear . 302
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Trip Meter . 61
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Trunk . 86
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Opening the . 86
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals . 67
Index
T
IX

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Underside, Cleaning . 269
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 271
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 302
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Unleaded Gasoline . 160
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Upholstery Cleaning . 267
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 220
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Vanity Mirror . 116
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 170
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Vehicle Dimensions . 300
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 298
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System . 191
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VSA System Indicator . 57, 192
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 57, 191
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VSA Of f Switch . 192
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Vehicle Storage . 261
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Ventilation . 122
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VIN . 298
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning . 267
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Viscosity, Oil . 218Warning Beepers
..............................
Headlights on . 65
.............................
Key in Ignition . 80
...............................
Seat Belts . 40, 54
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 50
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Warranty Coverages . 312
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 227
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Operation . 69
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Washing . 264
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 265
Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 71
............
Alignment and Balance . 246
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Cleaning Aluminum Alloys . 265
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Compact Spare . 272
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Wrench . 274
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 268
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Operating the Power . 107
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Rear, Def ogger . 70
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 68...........................
Def roster . 128, 133
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 239
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Operation . 68
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Wood Trim . 268
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Worn Tires . 245
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 295
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