This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations . 52
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Indicator Lights . 53
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Gauges . 58
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Speedometer . 58
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Tachometer . 58
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Odometer . 58
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Trip Meter . 59
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Temperature Gauge . 59
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Fuel Gauge . 59
Maintenance Required
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Indicator . 60
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 61
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Headlights . 62
Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature . 63
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Daytime Running Lights . 63 ....
Instrument Panel Brightness . 63
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Turn Signals . 64
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Windshield Wipers . 64
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Windshield Washers . 66
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Hazard Warning . 66
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Rear Window Def ogger . 66
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 67
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Steering Wheel Controls . 68
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Cruise Control . 68
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Remote Audio Controls . 70
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Keys and Locks . 71
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Keys . 71
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Immobilizer System . 72
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Ignition Switch . 73
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Door Locks . 74
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Power Door Locks . 75
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Remote Transmitter . 76
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Childproof Door Locks . 80
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Trunk . 80
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Inside Trunk Opener . 82
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Glove Box . 82
......... 83
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Seat Adjustments . 88
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Front Seat Adjustments . 88
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
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Adjustment . 89 Driver’s Seat Power Height
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Adjustment . 89
Driver’s Seat Full Power ............................
Adjustments . 90
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Driver’s Lumbar Support . 91
Front Passenger’s Seat
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Adjustments . 92
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Head Restraints . 92
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Folding Rear Seat . 93
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Rear Seat Armrest . 94
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 95
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Seat Heaters . 96
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Power Windows . 97
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Moonroof . 98
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Mirrors . 99
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 100
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Parking Brake . 101
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Digital Clock . 102
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Console Compartment . 103
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Coin Box . 103
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Beverage Holder . 104
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Sun Visor . 105
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Vanity Mirror . 105
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Sunglasses Holder . 106
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Accessory Power Socket . 106
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Interior Lights . 107
HomeLink Universal Transmitter
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols 51
Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number plate with your keys. You
will need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Keep
the plate stored in a saf e place. If you
need to replace a key, use only
Honda-approved key blanks.
The master key fits all the locks on
your car:
Ignition
Doors
Trunk
Glovebox
Trunk release handle
Trunk pass-through cover
Rear seat trunk access These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity. Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart.
Some models also come with two
remote transmitters; see page for
an explanation of their operation.
The valet key works only in the
ignition and the door locks. You can
keep the trunk, trunk release handle,
trunk pass-through cover, rear seat
trunk access and glove box locked
when you leave your car and the
valet key at a parking f acility.
Your car comes with two master
keys and a valet key. 76
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Keys
Keys and Locks
Remote Transmitter
71
KKEEYYNNUUMMBBEERRPPLLAATTEE
MMAASSTTEERRKKEEYY((BBLLAACCKK))
VVAALLEETTKKEEYY((GGRREEYY))
Open the glove box by squeezing the
handle. Close it with a f irm push.
Lock or unlock the glove box with
the master key.
The glove box light comes on only
when the instrument panel lights areon.Inst rument s and Cont rols
Glove Box
Keys and Locks
82
GGLLOOVVEEBBOOXX
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seatbelt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
The glove box, and the pockets in
the f ront doors and seat-backs, are
designed f or small, lightweight items.
The trunk is intended f or larger,
heavier items. In addition, the back
seatcanbefoldeddowntoallowyou
to carry more cargo or longer items.
Your car has several convenient
storage areas so you can stow cargo
saf ely.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your car’s handling, stability and
operation and make it unsafe. Before
carrying any type of cargo, be sure to
read the f ollowing pages.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
188
FFRROONNTTDDOOOORRPPOOCCKKEETTCCOONNSSOOLLEECCOOMMPPAARRTTMMEENNTT
GGLLOOVVEEBBOOXXSSEEAATT--BBAACCKKPPOOCCKKEETTTTRRUUNNKK
Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Besureitemsplacedonthefloor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, or with the proper
operation of the seats.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If the lid is open, a
passenger could injure their knees
during a crash or sudden stop.
This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, accessories,
and the tongue weight if you are
towing a trailer.
The f inal number is the total weight
of cargo you can carry.
If you are towing a trailer, add the
tongue weight to the number
above.
Add up the weight of all occupants.
To f igure out how much cargo you
can carry:
The maximum load for your car is
850 lbs (395 kg).
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
viewandbethrownaroundthecar
during a crash.
Subtract the total f rom 850 lbs
(395 kg). Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Load Limit
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
189
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in thismanual.
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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
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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
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 326
Ignition
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Keys . 71
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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
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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
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Automatic Transmission . 197
5-speed Manual
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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
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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
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