2001 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN door lock

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked. Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ). Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your car.
1.
2.
3. 4.
9.
10.
8. 7. 6. 5. 11.
12.
98 90
75 16
175
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Preparing to Drive
Driving174

µMake sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
Make sure the parking brake is f ully
released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or damage
the rear brakes. Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lockthedoorswiththekeyorthe
remote transmitter.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The three way catalytic
converter gets very hot, and could
cause these materials to catch on
fire.
Always use the parking brake when
you park your car. The indicator on
the instrument panel shows that the
parking brake is not f ully released; it
does not indicate that the parking
brakeisfirmlyset.Makesurethe
parking brake is set f irmly or your
car may roll if it is parked on an
incline.
If your car has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park.Thiskeepsthecarfrom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission making it easier to
move the shift lever out of Park
when you want to drive away. If the car is f acing uphill, turn the
f ront wheels away f rom the curb. If
you have a manual transmission, put
it in f irst gear.
If the car is f acing downhill, turn the
f ront wheels toward the curb. If you
have a manual transmission, put it in
reverse gear.
Parking
Parking T ips
Driving183

Block the rear wheels.
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).
If you need to park your car f or an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
If the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.Coverthecarwitha‘‘breathable’’
cover, one made f rom a porous
material such as cotton.
Nonporous materials, such as
plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your car f or 12 months
or longer, have your Honda dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the24monthsmaintenanceschedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page ).
The replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the car has actually
reached that time or mileage.
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Maint enance
St oring Your Car
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Amps.
No. Circuits Protected
20 A
15 A
7.5 A 20 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
10 A
40 A
30 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
80 A
40 A
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 Condenser Fan
Small Light
Interior Light
Cooling Fan
Hazard
FI ECU
Small Light
ABS F/S
Back Up
ABS Motor
Rear Defroster
Heater Motor
Power Window
Option
Lef t Headlight
Door Lock
Right Headlight
Not Used
Battery
Ignition 1
Spare Fuses
21 25
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Fuses
284
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

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Capacities Chart .292
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Carrying Cargo .169
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .156
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Operation . 120,132,153
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 123,135,149
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CD Player .123, 135,147
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Ceiling Light .103
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Certif ication Label .290
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Chains .240
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Changing a Flat Tire .263
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Changing Engine Coolant . 211
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .207
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When to .194
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Charging System Indicator . 62,276
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 174
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Child Saf ety .21
Child Seats .......................
Lower Anchorage .42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Childproof Door Locks . 88....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 221
Cleaning ......................................
Exterior .254
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Interior .256
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Seat Belts .257
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Vinyl .257
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Windows .258
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Clock, Setting the . 119,131,143
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Clutch Fluid .219
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CO in the Exhaust .298
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 175
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Compact Spare .262
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Consumer Inf ormation . 304
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .209
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Checking .165
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Proper Solution .209
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Replacing .211
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Corrosion Protection .259
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .298
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Cruise Control Operation . 76
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 304................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 308
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Def og and Def rost .111
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 111
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Dimensions .292
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Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
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Engine Oil .164
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Directional Signals .72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 184
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Disposal of Used Oil .208
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 83
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Power Door Locks .84
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .176
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Drive Belts .233
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
Index
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Label, Certif ication .290
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .44
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .243
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Indicator .59
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Parking .70
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Turn Signal .72
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Load Limit .170
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82
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Fuel Fill Door .161
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Power Door .84
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Trunk .88
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Low Coolant Level .165
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
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Lower Anchorage .42
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 177
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,275
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 292
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Luggage .169 ..................................
Maintenance .191
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 203
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Record .201-202
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Required Indicator .64
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Saf ety .192
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Schedule .194-200
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63,277
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Manual Transmission . 176
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 219
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Meters, Gauges .66
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Methanol in Gasoline . 296
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Mirrors, Adjusting .98
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Moonroof .97
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Closing Manually .279
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Operation .97
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Neutral Gear Position . 180
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New Vehicle Break-in . 160
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Normal Shif t Speeds .177
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 290 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 160
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Odometer .66
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Odometer, Trip .67
Oil ........................
Change, How to .207
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Change, When to .194
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Checking Engine .164
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Pressure Indicator . 62,275
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .206
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 83
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .298
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 297
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Outside Mirrors .98
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Overheating, Engine .272
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 203
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Oxygenated Fuels .296
Index
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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 .....................................
Tethers .41
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Using Lower Anchorages . 42...................
Radiator Overheating . 272
Radio/CD/Cassette ...........
Sound System . 114,126,138
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Readiness Codes . 278,301
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
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 .................
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 ...............................
Tensioners .45
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Cleaning .257
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .44
Index
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