2001 HONDA ACCORD fuel

Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Honda, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers . 324
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Specif ications . 326
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 329
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Treadwear . 329
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Traction . 329
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Temperature . 330 .........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 331
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Driving in Foreign Countries . 332
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Emissions Controls . 333
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The Clean Air Act . 333
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 333
Evaporative Emissions Control
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System . 333
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery . 333
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 334
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PGM-FI System . 334
Ignition Timing Control
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System . 334
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter . 334
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Replacement Parts . 334
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 335
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State Emissions Testing . 336
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Specif ications
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326 Dimensions
Weights
Capacities
Air Conditioning
Capacities 188.8 in (4,795 mm)
1.45 US gal (5.5
, 1.21 Imp gal)
1.43 US gal (5.4, 1.19 Imp gal)
1.85 US gal (7.0
, 1.54 Imp gal)
1.82 US gal (6.9, 1.52 Imp gal)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
106.9 in (2,715 mm)
61.2 in (1,555 mm)
60.4 in (1,535 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g) 4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
5.9 US qt (5.6
, 4.9 Imp qt)
2.0 US qt (1.9
, 1.7 Imp qt)
2.1 US qt (2.0, 1.8 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5, 2.2 Imp qt)
6.4 US qt (6.1
, 5.4 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
57.3 in (1,455 mm)
1.48 US gal (5.6
, 1.23 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5
, 1.65 Imp gal)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
3.1 US qt (2.9
, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2
, 6.3 Imp qt)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oilAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
ND-OIL8
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
16 18 oz (450 500 g)
Fuel tank Approx. Front Rear
6-cylinder models Change
ManualAutomatic
Total ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change Total
Change Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
1: 2:
3 : 6-cylinder models
:
6-cylinder models
:
17.12 US gal (64.8
, 14.26 Imp gal) 1 2
3 3
333 3

Some conventional gasolines are
being blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines
are collectively ref erred to as
oxygenated f uels. To meet clean air
standards, some areas of the United
States and Canada use oxygenated
f uels to help reduce emissions.
If you use an oxygenated f uel, be
sure it is unleaded and meets the
minimum octane rating requirement.
Bef ore using an oxygenated f uel, try
to conf irm the f uel’s contents. Some
states/provinces require this
informationtobepostedonthepump.The f ollowing are the U.S. EPA and
Canadian CGSB approved
percentages of oxygenates:
(ethyl or grain alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 10 percent ethanol by volume.
Gasoline containing ethanol may be
marketed under the name ‘‘Gasohol.’’
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl
Ether)
You may use gasoline containing up
to 15 percent MTBE by volume.
(methyl or wood
alcohol)
Your vehicle was not designed to use
fuel that contains methanol.
Methanol can corrode metal parts in
the fuel system, and also damage
plastic and rubber components. This
damage would not be covered by
your warranties. If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
Fuel system damage or perf ormance
problems resulting f rom the use of
an oxygenated f uel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates
given above are not covered under
warranty.
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Oxygenated Fuels
331

If you are planning to take your
Honda outside the U.S. or Canada,
contact the tourist bureaus in the
areas you will be traveling in to f ind
out about the availability of unleaded
gasoline with the proper octane
rating.
If unleaded gasoline is not available,
be aware that using leaded gasoline
in your Honda will af f ect perf or-
mance and fuel mileage, and damage
its emissions controls. It will no
longer comply with U.S. and
Canadian emissions regulations, and
will be illegal to operate in North
America. To bring your car back into
compliance will require the replace-
ment of several components, such as
theoxygensensorsandthethree
way catalytic converter. These re-
placements are not covered under
warranty.
Driving in Foreign Countries
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332

The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), dinitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO and NOx produced.
The exhaust emissions controls
include three systems: PGM-FI,
Ignition Timing Control and Three
Way Catalytic Converter. These
three systems work together to
control the engine’s combustion and
minimize the amount of HC, CO, and
NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The
exhaust emissions control systems
are separate from the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.
The PGM-FI System uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: Air Intake,
Engine Control, and Fuel Control.
The Engine Control Module (ECM)
or the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) uses various sensors to
determine how much air is going
into the engine. It then controls how
much f uel to inject under all operat-
ing conditions.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate f rom
the rest of your car. Read your
warranty manual f or more inf orma-
tion.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Genuine Honda replacement parts or
their equivalent f or repairs. Using
lower quality parts may increase the
emissions f rom your car.
2
2 Replacement Parts
Exhaust Emissions Controls
PGM-FI Syst em
Three Way Catalytic Converter
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em
Emissions Cont rols
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CONT INUED
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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
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 311
...
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
............................................
Belts . 266
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 59 Malf unction Indicator
................................
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
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 333
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
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
..............................
Convenience . 109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 178
Filter
.......................
Air Conditioning . 266
...............................................
Oil . 234 5-speed Manual Transmission
...............
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
.
Automatic Transmission . 247, 248
..........................................
Brake . 251
.........................................
Clutch . 252
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Manual Transmission . 249
..........................
Power Steering . 252
..................
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
................
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
III

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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 278
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 66 ........................................
Headlights . 62
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Aiming . 276
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Automatic Lighting Off . 63
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Daytime Running Lights . 63
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Lights On Indicator . 53
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Low Beams, Turning on . 62
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Reminder Chime . 62
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 278
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Turning on . 62
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Head Restraints . 92
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Heating and Cooling . 110
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High Altitude, Starting at . 194
HomeLink Universal
.................................
Transmitter . 83
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Hood, Opening the . 180
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Hydraulic Clutch . 252
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Hydroplaning . 210
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Keys . 71
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 326
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 71
...........................................
Switch . 73
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Timing Control System . 336
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Immobilizer System . 72 .........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 53
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Inf ant Restraint . 28
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Inf ant Seats . 28
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 268
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Inside Mirror . 98
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Inspection, Tire . 270
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Instrument Panel . 53
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
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Interior Cleaning . 290
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Interior Lights . 106
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Car . 209
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Jack, Tire . 298
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Jump Starting . 304
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 185
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Gasohol . 331
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Gasoline . 178
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Gauge . 58
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Octane Requirement . 178
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Tank, Filling the . 178
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Gas Station Procedures . 178
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 59
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Fuel . 59
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Speedometer . 58
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Tachometer . 58
Gearshif t Lever Positions
..........
Automatic Transmission . 197
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 195
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Glass Cleaning . 292
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Glove Box . 82
Index
G H I J K
IV

CONT INUED
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Panel Brightness Control . 63
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Park Gear Position . 198
...........................................
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
....................
Bulb Replacement . 278
.......................................
Indicator . 53
.........................................
Parking . 62
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Turn Signal . 64
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 73
Locks
.......
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
...........................................
Trunk . 80
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Low Coolant Level . 184
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 195
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 52, 309
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 326
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Luggage . 188 ..................................
Maintenance . 219
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Record . 229
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Required Indicator . 60
..........................................
Saf ety . 220
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Schedule . 224-228
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 55, 311
...................
Manual Transmission . 195
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 249
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 57
...................
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
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 198
..................
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
.........................................
Odometer . 58
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 59
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 235
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Change, When to . 224
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Checking Engine . 182
..............
Pressure Indicator . 54, 309
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 235
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 74
..
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
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