2001 HONDA ODYSSEY check oil

This section covers the more-
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire . 302
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Changing a Flat Tire . 303
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If Your Engine Won’t Start . 312
Nothing Happens or theStarter Motor Operates ........................
Very Slowly . 312
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally . 313
................................
Jump Starting . 313
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If Your Engine Overheats . 315
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 318
..........
Charging System Indicator . 319
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 320
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Readiness Codes . 321
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Brake System Indicator . 322
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Fuses . 323
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Checking and Replacing . 324
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Emergency Towing . 329
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed 301

This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood and check the oil
level (see page ). Although oil
levelandoilpressurearenot
directly connected, an engine that
is very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers. Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
1. 2. 3. 4.
200 249 329
Emergency
Towing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
318
LLOOWWOOIILLPPRREESSSSUURREEIINNDDIICCAATTOORR Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

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10111213 15 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 15 A
10 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 15 A
30 A
7.5 A Fuel Pump
SRS
Heater Control, A/C Clutch
Relay, Cooling Fan Relay
Power Mirror
Daytime Running Light
ECU(PCM),CruiseControl
Rear Wiper
ACC Relay
Back-up Lights, Instrument
Lights
Turn Signals
IG Coil
Front Wiper
Starter Signal 1 2 345 6 78 9
10 111213141516 20 A
20 A
10 A
20 A
20 A
10 A
7.5 A 20 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 20 A
7.5 A Driver’s Side Automatic
Sliding Door
Power Seat Reclining
BSC
Power Seat Sliding
Passenger’s Side Automatic
Sliding Door
Daytime Running Light
Left Power Vent
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
ACC Socket
Small Light, License Light
Interior Light, Radio
Power Door Locks
Clock, Back Up
ABS Motor Check
Driver’s Power Window
Right Power Vent
1:2: EX
Canadian models
No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1
1 1
2
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
328
Driver’s Side
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
Passenger’s Side
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 203
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Accessories . 203
...
Additional Safety Precaution . 204
............................
Modif ications . 204
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 83
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Accessory Power Sockets . 130
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Additives, Engine Oil . 251
...............................
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
..............................
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)
...............................
Indicator . 63, 220
...................................
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
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 54
...
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
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 259
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Shif ting . 213
.
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
............................
Jump Starting . 313
..............................
Maintenance . 267
............................
Specif ications . 335
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Bef ore Driving . 195
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Belts,Seat .8,49 ...........................
Beverage Holder . 124
...................................
Body Repair . 300
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 219
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Break-in, New Linings . 196
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Bulb Replacement . 284
...........................................
Fluid . 260
.......................................
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
..........................
Back-up Lights . 285
..............................
Brake Lights . 284
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Cargo Area Light . 288
................
Front Parking Lights . 283
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 283
.................................
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
A
B I

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Bulb Replacement
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Rear Bulbs . 284, 285
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Specif ications . 335
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Turn Signal Lights . 283
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Bulbs, Halogen . 282
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Cancel Button . 79
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Capacities Chart . 334
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
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Cargo Area Light . 133
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Cargo Net . 208
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Carrying Cargo . 205
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 190
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Operation . 166, 187
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 169, 183
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CD Player . 169, 181
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Center Pocket . 128
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Center Table . 123
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Certif ication Label . 332
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Chains . 279
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 251 ......................................
When to . 240
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Changing a Flat Tire . 303
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 255
...
Charging System Indicator . 62, 319
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 210
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Childproof Door Locks . 89
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 22
.........................................
Child Seat . 28
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Cleaner Element, Air . 262
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels . 295
...................................
Carpeting . 296
......................................
Exterior . 294
.........................................
Fabric . 297
.......................................
Interior . 296
...................................
Seat Belts . 297
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Vinyl . 297
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Windows . 298
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Climate Control System . 144
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 123
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Coat Hook . 129
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Code, Audio System . 192
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CO in the Exhaust . 340
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Coin Holder . 128
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 211 ..............................
Compact Spare . 302
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Consumer Inf ormation . 346
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 253
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Checking . 201
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Proper Solution . 253
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Replacing . 255
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Corrosion Protection . 299
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 340
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Cruise Control Operation . 77
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 346
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 350
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 141, 151
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Dimensions . 334
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Index
C
D
II

CONT INUED
Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission . 259
..................................
Engine Oil . 200
..........................
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
...................
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
...........................................
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
..........................
Fan, Interior . 136, 148
Features, Comfort and
..............................
Convenience . 135
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 197
Filters
...............................................
Air . 262
.......................
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
..........
Automatic Transmission . 259
..........................................
Brake . 260
..........................
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
...........
Brake System Indicator . 322
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 303
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Charging System Indicator . 319
..................
Checking the Fuses . 323
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 318
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 320
..................
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
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 67
.................................
Drive Belts . 272
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 62, 320
........
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
.
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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CONT INUED
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Inf ant Seats . 28
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 273
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Inside Mirror . 121
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Inspection, Tire . 275
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Instrument Panel . 2, 60
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning . 296
...............................
Interior Lights . 131
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 306
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Jack, Tire . 304
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Jump Starting . 313
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Keys . 80
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Label, Certif ication . 332
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 49 ....................
Light Control Switch . 131
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 282
.......................................
Indicator . 61
.......................................
Interior . 131
.........................................
Parking . 70
..................................
Turn Signal . 72
............................
Load Limits . 206, 226
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 82
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 197
....................................
Glove Box . 91
....................
Lockout Prevention . 84
.................................
Power Door . 83
...............................
Sliding Doors . 92
........................................
Tailgate . 89
........................
Low Coolant Level . 201
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 65
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 318
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 334
.........................................
Luggage . 205 ..................................
Maintenance . 235
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
.................................
Record . 245-246
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Required Indicator . 68
..........................................
Saf ety . 236
.............................
Schedule . 240-244
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62, 320
.....................
Manual Sliding Doors . 92
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 66
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 338
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 121
Moving the Second Row Bucket
.............................................
Seat . 112
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 214
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New Vehicle Break-in . 196
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 332
Index
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Paint Touch-up . 295
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position . 213
...........................................
Parking . 217
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Parking Brake . 122 .................................
Parking Lights . 70
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 217
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PGM-FI System . 341
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 295
Power Sliding Doors
.................................
Indicator . 64, 98
.....................................
Operation . 94
.......................................
Switches . 94
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
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Protecting Adults . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children . 22
.......................
Protecting Inf ants . 32
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Protecting Larger Children . 41
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Protecting Small Children . 37
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 45
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Lower Anchorages . 47
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 196
.........................................
Odometer . 66
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 67
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 251
......................
Change, When to . 240
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Checking Engine . 200
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62, 318
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 250
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 83
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 339
............................
Outside Mirrors . 121
....................
Overheating, Engine . 315
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 338
...................
Radiator Overheating . 315
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 173
...........................
Readiness Codes . 321 ...............................
Rear A/C Unit . 158
.......................
Rear Compartment . 128
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................
Replacement . 284, 285
..........................
Rear View Mirror . 121
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 75
...............................
Rear Windows . 120
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 74
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 106, 109
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Reclining the Second Seats . 106
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Reclining the Third Seat . 106
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Reminder Lights . 61
................
Remote Audio Controls . 191
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 85
Removing the Second
...........................................
Seats . 114
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 262
.......................................
Coolant . 255
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 251
..........................................
Fuses . 323
................................
Light Bulbs . 282
....................................
Schedule . 238
................................
Spark Plugs . 264
................................
Timing Belt . 273
...........................................
Tires . 277
Index
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