2001 HONDA CIVIC spark plugs replace

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 192
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Important Safety Precautions . 193
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Maintenance Schedule . 194 ....................
Maintenance Record . 201
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 203
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Fluid Locations . 204
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Engine Oil . 205
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Adding Oil . 205
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Recommended Oil . 205
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Synthetic Oil . 205
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Additives . 205
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 207
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Cooling System . 209
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Adding Engine Coolant . 209
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 211
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Windshield Washers . 215
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Transmission Fluid . 216
Automatic .........................
Transmission . 216
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 217
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 218
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Brake System . 218
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Clutch System . 219
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Power Steering . 220
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Air Cleaner Element . 221
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Hood Latch . 222
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Spark Plugs . 223
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Replacement . 223 ............................
Specif ications . 225
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Battery . 226
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Wiper Blades . 228
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Air Conditioning System . 230
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Air Conditioning Filter . 231
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Drive Belts . 233
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Timing Belt . 233
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Tires . 234
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Inf lation . 234
Recommended Tire Pressures ...........
f or Normal Driving . 235
Tire Pressure Adjustment f or ..........
High Speed Driving . 235
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Inspection . 236
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Maintenance . 236
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Tire Rotation . 237
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 238
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Wheels and Tires . 239
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Winter Driving . 239
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Snow Tires . 239
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Traction Devices . 240
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Lights . 241
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Headlight Aiming . 243
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Replacing Bulbs . 243
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Storing Your Car . 251
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maint enance
196 Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x
1,000
km x 1,000
months 1016
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112 110176
Service the following items at the recommended intervalsEvery 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 84 months
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months Every 36 months
2032
4064 80
128 100160
6096
3048 90
144 120192
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots, Suspension components
Driveshaft boots, Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connectionsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace air conditioning filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace timing belt, and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid 24 48 72
12 36 60
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U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
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Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first.
Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
10,000 mil/16,000 km/1 yr
20,000 mil/32,000 km/1 yr
30,000 mil/48,000 km/2 yrs
40,000 mil/64,000 km/2 yrs
50,000 mil/80,000 km/3 yrs
60,000 mil/96,000 km/3 yrs
70,000 mil/112,000 km/4 yrs
80,000 mil/128,000 km/4 yrs
90,000 mil/144,000 km/5 yrs
100,000 mil/160,000 km/5 yrs
110,000 mil/176,000 km
110,000 mil/176,000 km/6 yrs
110,000 mil/176,000 km/7 yrs
120,000 mil/192,000 km/6 yrs
120,000 mil/192,000 km/10 yrs Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 237 ).
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace air conditioning filter .
Replace air cleaner element every 30,000 mi/48,000
km (independent of time).
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent ofmileage).
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
DoitemsinA,C,D.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A, E.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
DoitemsinA,C,D.
Do items in A, B.
Inspect valve clearance, cold engine.
Replace spark plugs.
Do items in A, E. Replace timing belt, inspect water pump.
Inspect idle speed.
Replace transmission fluid (MT, AT).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D. Replace engine coolant.
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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions.
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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195Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions (listed by distance/time)

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Maint enance
198 Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x
1,000
km x 1,000
months Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
Service the following items at the recommended intervals
Every 36 months
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 84 months
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) in dusty conditions,
otherwise use normal schedule
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2032304840645080609670
112 80
128 90
144 100160110176120192
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
Replace engine oil and filter
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Inspect front and rear brakes
Lubricate locks and hinges
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots, Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connectionsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace air conditioning filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid 24 48 72
12 36 60
MT AT
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Maint enance
200 See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions.
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95,000 mi/152,000 km/5-½ yrs
100,000 mi/160,000 km/5 yrs
105,000 mi/168,000 km/6 yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km
110,000 mi/176,000 km/6 yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km/7 yrs
115,000 mi/184,000 km/6-½ yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
DoitemsinA,E,F
Inspect valve clearance, cold engine.
Replace spark plugs.
Do items in A, B. Replace timing belt , inspect water pump.
Inspect idle speed.
Do items in A. Replace transmission fluid (MT, AT).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D,E. Replace engine coolant. 2
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time)

The spark plugs in your car should
be replaced according to the time
and distance recommendations in
the maintenance schedule.Disconnect the wire connector
f rom the ignition coil by pushing
on the lock tab and pulling on the
connector. Pull on the plastic
connector, not the wires.
Remove the cover by turning the
two clips one quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Clean up any dirt and oil that have
collected around the ignition coils.
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3.
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Maint enance
Spark Plugs
Replacement
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Paint Touch-up . 255
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position . 179
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Parking . 183
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Parking Brake . 99
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Parking Lights . 70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 300
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PGM-FI System . 299
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Polishing and Waxing . 255
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children . 21
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Protecting Inf ants . 30
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Protecting Larger Children . 37
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Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 41
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Using Lower Anchorages . 42 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 272
Radio/CD/Cassette
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Sound System . 114, 126, 138
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Readiness Codes . 278, 301
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 246, 247
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Rear Seat, Folding . 93
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Rear View Mirror . 98
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 90
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 177
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Reminder Lights . 59
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Remote Transmitter . 85
Replacement Inf ormation
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Air Cleaner Element . 221
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Engine Coolant . 211
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Engine Oil and Filter . 207
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Fuses . 282
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Light Bulbs . 243
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Schedule . 194
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Spark Plugs . 223
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Timing Belt . 233
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Tires . 238
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Wiper Blades . 228 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 46
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 165, 209
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Restraint, Child . 21
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Reverse Gear Position . 180
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Rotation, Tire . 237
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 44
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 308
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 10
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Door Locks . 11
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Head Restraints . 11
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 44
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Additional Information . 44
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 45
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Cleaning . 257
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 44
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Tachometer . 66
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs in . 246, 247
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 261
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Tape Player . 120, 132, 153
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294
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Emissions Control Systems . 298
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Oxygenated Fuels . 296
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 300
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Thef t Protection . 157
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 300
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Maintenance . 46
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 61
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System Components . 44
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seats, Adjusting the . 90
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Serial Number . 290
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Service Intervals . 194
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Service Manual . 309
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Service Station Procedures . 161
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Setting the Clock . 119, 131, 143
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
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Shif t Lock Release . 182
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Side Airbags . 10, 50
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
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Replacement in . 244, 246
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Signaling Turns . 72
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Snow Tires . 239
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 255
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Sound System . 114, 126, 138
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 262
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Specif ications . 293
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 223
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Specif ications Charts . 292
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Speed Control . 76 ...................................
Speedometer . 66
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Spotlights . 104
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 48
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Additional Safety Precautions . 53
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Airbag Service . 53
How the Side Airbag Indicator
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Light Works . 52
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 51
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How Your Airbags Work . 48
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 50
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SRS Components . 48
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SRS Indicator . 51, 61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 83
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State Emissions Testing . 301
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Starting the Engine . 175
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 175
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With a Dead Battery . 270
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 272
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 75
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 82
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Stereo Sound System . 114, 126, 138
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Storing Your Car . 251 Supplemental Restraint
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System . 10, 48
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Servicing . 53
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SRS Indicator . 51, 61
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System Components . 48
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Synthetic Oil . 206
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