2001 HONDA ACCORD check oil

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 186
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Accessories . 186
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Additional Safety Precaution . 187
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Modif ications . 187
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 74
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Accessory Power Socket . 106
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Additives, Engine Oil . 234
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Airbag (SRS) . 9
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Air Cleaner Element . 253
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Air Conditioning . 110
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Maintenance . 265
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Usage . 110
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Air Conditioning Filter . 266
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Air Pressure, Tires . 268
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 331
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Antif reeze . 239
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Description . 204
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Indicator . 55, 205
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Operation . 204
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 73
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Appearance Care . 287
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Audio System . 125, 137,153 ...............
Automatic Speed Control . 68
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Automatic Transmission . 196
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Capacity,Fluid .326
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Checking Fluid Level . 247, 249
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Shif ting . 196
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 197
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Shif t Lever Positions . 197
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Shif t Lock Release . 200
Battery ......
Charging System Light . 54, 310
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Jump Starting . 304
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Maintenance . 260
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Specif ications . 329
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Bef ore Driving . 177
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Belts, Seat . 8
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Beverage Holder . 104
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Body Repair . 296
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 204
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Break-in, New Linings . 178
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Bulb Replacement . 281
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Fluid . 251
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Parking . 101 .........................
System Indicator . 55
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Wear Indicators . 203
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Braking System . 203
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Break-in, New Car . 178
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 63
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Brights, Headlights . 62
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 281
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Brake Lights . 281
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Ceiling Light . 282
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Courtesy Light . 283
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Front Parking Lights . 278
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Front Side Marker Lights . 277
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Headlights . 276
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High-mount Brake Light . 281
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License Plate Lights . 281
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Specif ications . 327
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Spotlight . 283
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Trunk Light . 284
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Turn Signal Lights . 277
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Bulbs, Halogen . 276
Index
A
B
I

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Capacities Chart . 326
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
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Carrying Cargo . 188
Cassette Player
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Care . 151
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Operation . 130, 148
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 133, 165
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CD Player . 142
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Certif ication Label . 324
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Chains . 273
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Changing a Flat Tire . 297
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Changing Engine Coolant . 241
Changing Oil
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How to . 235
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When to . 224
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Charging System Indicator . 54, 310
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 192
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Child Seats . 27
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Tether Anchorage Points . 38
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Cleaner, Air . 253
Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels . 289 ...................................
Carpeting . 290
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Exterior . 288
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Fabric . 291
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Interior . 290
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Seat Belts . 292
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Vinyl . 291
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Window . 292
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Climate Control System . 117
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Clock, Setting the . 102
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Clutch Fluid . 252
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CO in the Exhaust . 333
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Coin Box . 103
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 194
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Compact Spare . 296
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Console Compartment . 103
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Consumer Inf ormation . 340
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Controls, Instruments and . 51
Coolant
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Adding . 239
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Checking . 184
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Proper Solution . 239
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Temperature Gauge . 59
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Corrosion Protection . 293
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 333
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Cruise Control Operation . 68 ..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 340
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 52
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Daytime Running Lights . 63
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 344
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 64
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Dimensions . 328
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Dimming the Headlights . 62
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 247, 248
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Engine Oil . 182
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Directional Signals . 64
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 203
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Disposal of Used Oil . 238
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 74
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Power Door Locks . 75
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 329
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 195
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Drive Belts . 266
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
Index
C
D
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Driving . 191
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Economy . 185
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In Bad Weather . 209
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In Foreign Countries . 332
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Economy, Fuel . 185
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Emergencies on the Road . 295
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Battery, Jump Starting . 304
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Brake System Indicator . 313
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Changing a Flat Tire . 297
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Charging System Indicator . 310
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Checking the Fuses . 316
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 309
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 311
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 314
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Overheated Engine . 307
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Emergency Brake . 101
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Emergency Flashers . 66
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Emergency Towing . 320
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Emissions Controls . 333 Engine
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Belts . 266
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 59 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 55, 311
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 54, 309
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 234
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Overheating . 307
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Specif ications . 327
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Speed Limiter . 176, 200
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Starting . 193
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Engine Speed Limiter . 196, 200
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 331
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 333
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Exhaust Fumes . 49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 290
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Fabric, Cleaning . 291
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Fan, Interior . 110
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 178
Filter
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Air Conditioning . 266
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Oil . 234 5-speed Manual Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 249
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the . 195
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 66
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 297
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 247, 248
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Brake . 251
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Clutch . 252
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Manual Transmission . 249
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Power Steering . 252
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Windshield Washer . 246
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 158
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Folding Rear Seat . 92
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 332
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Four-way Flashers . 66
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Fuel . 178
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Fill Door and Cap . 178
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Gauge . 58
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Octane Requirement . 178
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Oxygenated . 331
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Tank, Filling the . 178
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Fuses, Checking the . 316
Index
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F
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Panel Brightness Control . 63
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Park Gear Position . 198
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Parking . 202
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Label, Certif ication . 324
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Lane Change, Signaling . 64
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 40
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 278
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Indicator . 53
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Parking . 62
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Turn Signal . 64
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 73
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 73
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Fuel Fill Door . 178
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Glove Box . 82
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Power Door . 75
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Trunk . 80
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Low Coolant Level . 184
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 195
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 52, 309
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 326
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Luggage . 188 ..................................
Maintenance . 219
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Record . 229
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Required Indicator . 60
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Saf ety . 220
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Schedule . 224-228
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 55, 311
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Manual Transmission . 195
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 249
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Meters, Gauges . 57
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Methanol in Gasoline . 331
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 100
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Moonroof . 88
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Closing Manually . 314
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Operation . 98
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Neutral Gear Position . 198
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New Vehicle Break-in . 178
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 196
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 324 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 178
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Odometer . 58
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Odometer, Trip . 59
Oil
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Change, How to . 235
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Change, When to . 224
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Checking Engine . 182
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Pressure Indicator . 54, 309
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 235
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 74
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 332
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Outside Mirrors . 99
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Overheating, Engine . 306
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Oxygenated Fuel . 331
Index
LM
N O P
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Radiator Overheating . 309
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 125
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 281
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Rear Seat Armrest . 94
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Rear Seat, Folding . 93
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Rear View Mirror . 99
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Rear Window Def ogger . 66 .........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 88, 91
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 196
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Reminder Lights . 53
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Remote Transmitter . 75
Replacement Inf ormation
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Air Cleaner Element . 253
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Coolant . 241
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Engine Oil and Filter . 235
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Fuses . 318
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Light Bulbs . 278
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Schedule . 224
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Spark Plugs . 256, 258
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Tires . 271
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Wiper Blades . 263
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 42
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 184
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Restraint, Child . 19
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Reverse Gear Position . 198
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Rotation, Tire . 271
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Parking Brake . 101
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Parking Lights . 63
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 335
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PGM-FI System . 334
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Polishing and Waxing . 289
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children . 19
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Protecting Inf ants . 28
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Protecting Larger Children . 34
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Protecting Small Children . 31
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 37
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Saf ety Belts . 8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 344 .................................
Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Door Locks . 10
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Head Restraints . 10
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 50
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8
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Additional Information . 40
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 41
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Cleaning . 292
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 40
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Maintenance . 42
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 40, 54
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System Components . 40
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Seats, Adjusting the . 88
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Security System . 175
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Serial Number . 324
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Service Intervals . 224
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Service Manual . 345
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Service Station Procedures . 178
Index
R
S
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Tires . 267
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Air Pressure . 268
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Checking Wear . 270
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Compact Spare . 298
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 331
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Inf lation . 268
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Inspection . 270
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Replacing . 271
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Rotating . 271
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Snow . 273
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Specif ications . 328
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Tools, Tire Changing . 297
Towing
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A Trailer . 211
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Emergency Wrecker . 320
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 247, 248
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 248
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Fluid Selection . 247, 248
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Identif ication Number . 319
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Shif ting the Automatic . 196
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Shif ting the Manual . 195
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Treadwear . 329
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Trip Meter . 59 ................................................
Trunk . 80
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Opening the . 80
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Open Monitor Light . 56
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Turn Signals . 64
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Underside, Cleaning . 293
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 295
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 329
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Unleaded Gasoline . 178
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Upholstery Cleaning . 292
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 238
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Vanity Mirror . 105
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 189
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Vehicle Dimensions . 326
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 324
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Vehicle Storage . 287
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VIN . 324
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Vinyl Cleaning . 293
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Viscosity, Oil . 235 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 50
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Warranty Coverages . 341
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 246
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Operation . 65
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Washing . 290
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Waxing and Polishing . 289
Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 66
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Alignment and Balance . 270
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Compact Spare . 296
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Wrench . 298
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 292
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Operating the Power . 97
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Rear, Def ogger . 66
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 64
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Washers . 66
Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades . 263
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Operation . 64
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Worn Tires . 270
Index
U V W
VIII