2001 HONDA INSIGHT check transmission fluid

The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement. However, the use of
any non-Honda brake fluid can cause
corrosion and decrease the lif e of the
system. Have the brake system
f lushed and ref illed with Honda
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as
soon as possible.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your car’s braking
system and can cause extensive
damage.
Check the f luid level in the reser-
voirs monthly. There are up to two
reservoirs, depending on the model.
They are:
The brake f luid should be replaced
accordingtothetimeanddistance
recommendations in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Brake f luid reservoir (all models)
Clutch f luid reservoir
(manual transmission only)
Maint enance
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Brake System
181
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 128
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Accessories . 128
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Additional Safety Precaution . 129
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Modif ications . 129
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 70
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Accessory Power Socket . 80
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Additives, Engine Oil . 168
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 47
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Air Conditioning System . 90
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Maintenance . 190
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Usage . 90
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 90
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Air Pressure, Tires . 192
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Normal Driving . 192
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 248
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Antif reeze . 171
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock . 69
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Appearance Care . 207
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Audio System . 98
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Auto Idle Stop . 137, 145
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Automatic Transmission . 140
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Capacity, Fluid . 244 ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 178
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Shif ting . 140
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 140
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Shif t Lever Positions . 140
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Shif t Lock Release . 144
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 229
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Jump Starting . 225
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Maintenance . 185
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Specif ications . 245
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Bef ore Driving . 119
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Belts, Seat . 8
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Beverage Holder . 80
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Body Repairs . 213
Brakes
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Break-in, New Linings . 120
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Fluid . 181
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Bulb Replacement . 203
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Parking . 79
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System Indicator . 46, 231
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Wear Indicators . 148
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Braking System . 149 ........................
Break-in, New Car . 120
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
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Brights, Headlights . 61
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 203
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Brake Light . 203
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Front Parking Lights . 201
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Front Side Marker Lights . 201
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Headlights . 200
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Interior Light . 205
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License Plate Lights . 204
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Specif ications . 245
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Turn Signal Lights . 201
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Bulbs, Halogen . 200
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Capacities Chart . 244
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40
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Carrying Cargo . 130
Cassette Player
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Care . 118
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Operation . 104
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
Index
A
B
C
I

Î
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CD Changer . 114
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CD Player . 108
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Certif ication Label . 242
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Chains . 197
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 57
Changing Oil
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How to . 169
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When to . 158
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Changing a Flat Tire . 195
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Changing Engine Coolant . 173
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Charging System Indicator . 56
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 119
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Child Saf ety . 19
Child Seats
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Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Cleaner Element, Air . 183
Cleaning
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Exterior . 208
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Interior . 211
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Seat Belts . 211
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Vinyl . 211
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Windows . 212
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Clock, Setting the . 103
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Clutch Fluid . 181
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CO in the Exhaust . 250
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135 ..............................
Compact Spare . 216
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Consumer Inf ormation . 256
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Controls, Instruments and . 60
Coolant
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Adding . 171
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Checking . 124
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Proper Solution . 175
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Replacing . 177
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Temperature Gauge . 58
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Corrosion Protection . 212
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 250
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Current Fuel Mileage . 55
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 256
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Economy, Fuel . 126
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Emergencies on the Road . 215
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Battery, Jump Starting . 224
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Brake System Indicator . 232
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Changing a Flat Tire . 217
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 44
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Daytime Running Lights . 62
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Defects, Reporting Safety . 260
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Def og and Def rost . 84
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 65
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Defrosting the Windows . 84
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Dimensions . 244
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Dimming the Headlights . 61 Dipstick
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Engine Oil . 124
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Directional Signals . 63
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 148
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Disposal of Used Oil . 170
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Display Change Button . 50
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 71
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 246
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 136
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Drive Belts . 191
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 133
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Economy . 126
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In Bad Weather . 151
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In Foreign Countries . 249
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DustandPollenFilter .191
Index
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E
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CONT INUED
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Charging System Indicator . 229
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Checking the Fuses . 233
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 228
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 230
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Overheated Engine . 227
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Emergency Brake . 79
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Emergency Flashers . 65
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Emergency Towing . 239
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Emissions Controls . 250 Engine
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Belts . 191
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 58
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 48, 230
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 167
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Overheating . 227
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Specif ications . 244
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Starting . 135
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Engine Speed Limiter . 139, 143
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 248
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 250
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Exhaust Fumes . 40
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 17
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 208 ............................
Fabric, Cleaning . 211
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Fan, Interior . 84
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 83
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 121
Filter
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Dust and Pollen . 191
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Oil . 167
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 180
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Shif ting the . 136
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 65
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 217
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) . 178
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Brake . 181
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Clutch . 181
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Manual Transmission . 180
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Windshield Washer . 177
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 112
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 249
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Four-way Flashers . 65 .................................................
Fuel . 126
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Fill Door and Cap . 121
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Gauge . 58
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Octane Requirement . 120
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Oxygenated . 248
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Reserve Indicator . 58
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Tank, Filling the . 121
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Fuses, Checking the . 233
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 126
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Gasohol . 248
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Gasoline . 120
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 48
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Gauge . 50
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Octane Requirement . 120
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Tank, Filling the . 121
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Gas Station Procedures . 121
Index
F
G
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CONT INUED
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Load Limit . 131
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Locks
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Fuel Fill Door . 121
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Hatch . 71
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Low Coolant Level . 125
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Low Fuel Indicator . 58
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 139
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 244
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Luggage . 130
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Maintenance . 153
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 165
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Record . 154
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Required Indicator . 59
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Saf ety . 154
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Schedule . 156
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 48, 230
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Manual Transmission . 136
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 180
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Meters, Gauges . 50
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Methanol in Gasoline . 248
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 78 ..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 120
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 242
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 120
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Odometer . 50
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Odometer, Trip . 51
Oil
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Change, How to . 169
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Change, When to . 158
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Checking Engine . 124
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 168
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 70
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 250
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Opening the Hatch . 71
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 249
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Outside Mirrors . 78
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Overheating, Engine . 227
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 165
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Oxygenated Fuels . 248 ..............................
Paint Touch-up . 210
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Panel Brightness Control . 62
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Parking . 147
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Parking Brake . 79
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 46, 232
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 252
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PGM-FI System . 251
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Polishing and Waxing . 210
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children . 19
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Protecting Larger Children . 29
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Protecting Small Children . 26
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 33
Index
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V

CONT INUED
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 227
Steering Wheel
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 69
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Stereo Sound System . 98
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Storing Your Car . 200
Supplemental Restraint
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System .9,36
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Servicing . 39
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SRS Indicator . 34, 46
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System Components . 36
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Synthetic Oil . 168 .....................
Underside, Cleaning . 208
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 215
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 246
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Unleaded Gasoline . 120
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Upholstery Cleaning . 211
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 170
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 131
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Vehicle Dimensions . 244
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 242
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Vehicle Storage . 206
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Tachometer . 58
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 203
Taking Care of the
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Unexpected . 215
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Tape Player . 104
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 246
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Emissions Control Systems . 250
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Oxygenated Fuels . 248
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 252
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Temperature Gauge . 58 ..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 252
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Time, Setting the . 103
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Tire Chains . 197
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 195
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Tires . 192
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Air Pressure . 193
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Checking Wear . 194
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Compact Spare . 216
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 246
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Inf lation . 192
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Inspection . 194
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Replacing . 195
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Rotating . 195
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Snow . 197
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Specif ications . 244
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Tire Chains . 197
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Tools, Tire Changing . 217
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 152
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Emergency Wrecker . 238
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..................
Automatic (CVT) . 178
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 180 ...........................
Fluid Selection . 180
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Identif ication Number . 243
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Shif ting the Manual . 136
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Treadwear . 246
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Trip Meters . 53
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Trip Mileage . 54
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Turn Signals . 63
Index
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