2001 HONDA ACCORD steering

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The timing belt and balancer belt
should normally be replaced at the
intervals shown in the maintenance
schedule.
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
Power steering belt:
If you see signs of wear or looseness,
have your dealer adjust or replace
the belts.
To saf ely operate your car, your tires
mustbethepropertypeandsize,in
good condition with adequate tread,
and correctly inf lated. The f ollowing
pages give more detailed inf ormation
on how and when to check air
pressure, how to inspect your tires
for damage and wear, and what to do
when your tires need to be replaced.
Replace these belts at 60,000 miles
(U.S.) or 100,000 km (Canada) if you
regularly drive your car in one or
more of these conditions:
6-cylinder modelsTires
Timing Belt
Drive Belts, Timing Belt, Tires
Maint enance 267
0.51 0.65 in (13.0 16.5 mm)
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

When shopping f or replacement
tires, you may find that some tires
are ‘‘directional.’’ This means they
are designed to rotate only in one
direction. If you use directional tires,they should be rotated only front-to-
back.
To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, you
should have the tires rotated every
7,500 miles (12,000 km). Move the
tires to the positions shown in the
chart each time they are rotated.
Make sure the installer balances the
wheels when you have new tires
installed. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. Your car’s
original tires were dynamic or ‘‘spin’’
balanced at the f actory. For best
results, have the installer perf orm a
dynamic balance.
The tires that came with your car
were selected to match the perform-
ance capabilities of the car while
providing the best combination of
handling, ride comf ort, and long lif e.
Youshouldreplacethemwithradial
tires of the same size, load range,
speed rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and
bias-ply tires on your car can reduce
its braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy.
(LX with ABS, EX, EX-V6)
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Tire Rotation
Replacing T ires and Wheels
Tires
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Improper wheel weights can damage
your car’s aluminum wheels. Use only
Genuine Honda wheel weights f or
balancing.

Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Install the new bulb in the socket.
Turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Remove the burned out bulb f rom
thesocketbypushingitinand
turning counterclockwise until it
unlocks.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
If you are changing the bulb on
the driver’s side, start the engine,
turn the steering wheel all the way
to the right, and turn off the
engine. If you are changing the
bulb on the passenger’s side, turn
the steering wheel to the left.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the holding clip f rom the
inner f ender.
Pull the inner f ender cover away
f rom the f ender and bumper.
Put the inner f ender cover in place.
Install the holding clip. Lock it in
placebypushingonthecenter.
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3.
2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Replacing Front Turn Signal and
Side Marker L ight Bulbs
Lights
Maint enance
277
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If you decide to tow your car with all
f our wheels on the ground, make
sure you use a properly-designed and
attached tow bar. Prepare the car for
towing as described above, and leave
the ignition switch in Accessory (I)
so the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power
socket are turned of f so they do not
rundownthebattery.
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed321
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
f reely bef ore you begin towing. Trying to lif t or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the car’s weight.

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Accessories and Modif ications . 186
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Accessories . 186
...
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)
................................
Description . 204
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Indicator . 55, 205
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Operation . 204
.
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
.
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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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
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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
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Convenience . 109
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 178
Filter
.......................
Air Conditioning . 266
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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
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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
E
F
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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
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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
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Manual Transmission . 195
........
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
........................
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
......................................
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
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Setting the Clock . 101
The 5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 195
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 197
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Shif t Lock Release . 200
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Side Airbags . 45
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 45
How The Side Airbag Indicator
............................
Light Works . 46
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement . 279
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Signaling Turns . 64
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Snow Tires . 273
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 288
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Sound System . 125, 153
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 297
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Specif ications . 330
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 256, 258
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Specif ications Charts . 328
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Speed Control . 68
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Speed Limiter . 196, 200
...................................
Speedometer . 58
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 43
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 23
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How Your Airbags Work . 43, 45 How Your SRS Indicator
.......................................
Works . 43
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SRS Components . 43
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SRS Service . 48
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SRS Indicator . 43, 55
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 74
.......................
Starting the Engine . 193
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 194
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With a Dead Battery . 306
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 308
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 67
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 73
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Stereo Sound System . 125, 153
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Storing Your Car . 287
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Sun Visor . 105
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Sunglasses Holder . 106
Supplemental Restraint System
......................................
Servicing . 48
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SRS Indicator . 43, 55
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System Components . 43
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Synthetic Oil . 235 .....................................
Tachometer . 58
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 281
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 295
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Tape Player . 130, 160
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 329
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Emissions Control Systems . 332
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Oxygenated Fuels . 331
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 335
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Temperature Gauge . 59
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Tether Attachment Points . 37
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 335
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Time, Setting the . 101
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Timing Belt . 267
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Tire Chains . 273
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 297
Index
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