2001 HONDA ODYSSEY automatic transmission

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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.......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 236
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Important Safety Precautions . 237
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Maintenance Schedule . 238
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Required Maintenance Record . 245
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
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Fluid Locations . 248
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Engine Oil . 249
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Adding Oil . 249
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Recommended Oil . 249
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Synthetic Oil . 250
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Additives . 251
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 251
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Cooling System . 253
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Adding Engine Coolant . 253
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 255
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Windshield Washers . 258
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 259
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Brake Fluid . 260
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Brake System . 260
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Power Steering . 261
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Air Cleaner Element . 262
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Hood Latch . 264
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Spark Plugs . 264
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Replacement . 264
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Specif ications . 266
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Battery . 267 .................................
Wiper Blades . 269
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Air Conditioning System . 271
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Air Conditioning Filter . 272
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Drive Belts . 272
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Timing Belt . 273
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Tires . 273
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Inf lation . 273
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Inspection . 275
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Maintenance . 276
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Tire Rotation . 276
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 277
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Wheels and Tires . 278
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Winter Driving . 278
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Snow Tires . 279
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Tire Chains . 279
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Lights . 280
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Headlight Aiming . 282
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Replacing Bulbs . 282
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Storing Your Vehicle . 291
351
Maintenance
Maint enance
235

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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
youfillthefueltank.Seepage .Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
200
201
258
259 260 273
280
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance 247

Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Park the vehicle on level ground.
Shut of f the engine.
Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission. Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If the level is below the lower
mark, remove the f ill plug and add
f luid to bring it to the upper mark.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it is not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary replacement. However, continued
use can affect shift quality. Have
the transmission drained and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
in the transmission.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If youarenotsurehowtoaddfluid,
contact your Honda dealer.
To thoroughly f lush the transmission,
the technician should drain and ref ill
it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid), then drive the
vehicle a short distance. Do this
three times. Then drain and ref ill the
transmission a f inal time.
1. 2. 3.
5.6.
4.
Maint enance
Automatic Transmission Fluid
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
334 Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Capacities
201.2 in (5,110 mm)
75.6 in (1,920 mm)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
2.48 US gal (9.4
, 2.07 Imp gal)
3.1 US qt (2.9
, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2, 6.3 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
66.1 in (1,680 mm)
66.1 in (1,680 mm)
118.1 in (3,000 mm)
68.5 in (1,740 mm)
32 34 oz (850 900 g) ND-OIL8 20.00 US gal (75.7
, 16.65 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5, 1.65 Imp gal)
69.7 in (1,770 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
8,160 lbs (3,700 kg) Approx.
FrontRear
1: 2:Change Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
ChangeTotal
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1: LX
2: EX 1 2
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If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle re-tested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle for re-testing
by doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 8
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 20° and
95°F. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission). Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (approximately 3 minutes).
T echnical Inf ormation
St at e Emissions T est ing
T esting of Readiness Codes
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Accessories and Modif ications . 203
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Accessories . 203
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Additional Safety Precaution . 204
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Modif ications . 204
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 83
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Accessory Power Sockets . 130
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Additives, Engine Oil . 251
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Airbag (SRS) . 9, 53
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Air Cleaner Element . 262
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Air Conditioning Filter . 272
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Air Conditioning System . 136, 144
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Maintenance . 271
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Rear A/C Control . 158
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Usage . 136, 144
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 138, 144
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Air Pressure, Tires . 273
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 338
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 295
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Antif reeze . 253
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator . 63, 220
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Operation . 219
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 192 .
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 82
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Appearance Care . 293
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Armrests . 109
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Audio Controls, Remote . 191
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Audio System . 161, 173
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 54
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 71
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Automatic Speed Control . 77
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Automatic Transmission . 212
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Capacity,Fluid .334
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Checking Fluid Level . 259
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Shif ting . 213
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 212
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Shif t Lever Positions . 213
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Shif t Lock Release . 216
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 319
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Jump Starting . 313
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Maintenance . 267
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Specif ications . 335
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Bef ore Driving . 195
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Belts,Seat .8,49 ...........................
Beverage Holder . 124
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Body Repair . 300
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 219
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Break-in, New Linings . 196
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Bulb Replacement . 284
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Fluid . 260
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Parking . 122
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System Indicator . 62, 322
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Wear Indicators . 218
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Braking System . 218
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 196
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 285
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Brake Lights . 284
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Cargo Area Light . 288
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Front Parking Lights . 283
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Front Side Marker Lights . 283
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Headlights . 282
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High-mount Brake Light . 286
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Individual Map Lights . 288
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License Plate Light . 287
Index
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Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission . 259
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Engine Oil . 200
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Directional Signals . 72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 218
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Disposal of Used Oil . 252
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 83
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Lockout Prevention . 84
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Manual Sliding Doors . 92
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Monitor Light . 64
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Power Door Locks . 83
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Power Sliding Doors . 94
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 336
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Drive Belts . 272
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 209
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Economy . 202
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In Bad Weather . 224
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In Foreign Countries . 339 ............................
Fabric, Cleaning . 297
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Fan, Interior . 136, 148
Features, Comfort and
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Convenience . 135
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 197
Filters
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Air . 262
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Air Conditioning . 272
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Oil . 251
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 303
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Floor Mat . 296
Fluids
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Automatic Transmission . 259
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Brake . 260
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Power Steering . 261
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Economy, Fuel . 202
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Emergencies on the Road . 301
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Battery, Jump Starting . 313 Emergencies on the Road
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Brake System Indicator . 322
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Changing a Flat Tire . 303
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Charging System Indicator . 319
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Checking the Fuses . 323
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 318
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 320
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Overheated Engine . 315
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Emergency Brake . 122
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Emergency Flashers . 75
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Emergency Towing . 329
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Emissions Controls . 340
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Emissions Testing, State . 343Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
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Drive Belts . 272
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 320
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 318
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 249
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Overheating . 315
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Specif ications . 335
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Starting . 211
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 338
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 340
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Exhaust Fumes . 57 Exhaust Gas Recirculation
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System . 341
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by . 20
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Exterior,Cleaningthe .294
Index
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Tachometer . 66
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Tailgate . 89
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Opening the . 89
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Open Monitor Light . 64 ......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 285
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 301
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Tape Player . 166, 187
Technical Descriptions
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Emissions Control Systems . 340
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Oxygenated Fuels . 338
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 342
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 54
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Thef t Protection . 192
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 342
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Time, Setting the . 123
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Timing Belt . 273
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Tire Chains . 279
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 303
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Tires . 273
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Air Pressure . 273
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Balancing . 276
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Checking Wear . 275
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Compact Spare . 302
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 336
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Inf lation . 273
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Inspection . 275
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Replacing . 277 ......................................
Rotating . 276
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Snow . 279
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Specif ications . 335
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Tire Chains . 279
Towing .....................................
A Trailer . 226
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Emergency Wrecker . 329
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Traction Control System (TCS) . 221
Transmission
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Checking Fluid Level . 259
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Fluid Selection . 259
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Identif ication Number . 333
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Shif ting the Automatic . 213
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Treadwear . 336
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Trip Meter . 67
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Turn Signals . 72
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Tools, Tire Changing . 303
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Underside, Cleaning . 299
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 301
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 336
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Unleaded Gasoline . 196
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Upholstery Cleaning . 296
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Starting the Engine . 211
In Cold Weather at High
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Altitude . 211
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With a Dead Battery . 313
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State Emissions Testing . 343
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 315
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 82
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Stereo Sound System . 161, 173
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Storing Your Vehicle . 291
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Storage Box . 129
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Sunglasses Holder . 126
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Sun Visor . 127
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing . 55
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SRS Indicator . 54, 62
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System Components . 52
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Synthetic Oil . 250
Index
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