2001 HONDA ODYSSEY timing belt

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
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maintenance Schedule if the
severe driving conditions
specif ied in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance
Schedule do not apply.
NOTE: If you only
drive under a
‘‘severe’’ condition, you should
f ollow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
Follow the Maintenance
Schedule f or Severe Conditions.
OCCASIONALLY
Maint enance U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
240 Visually inspect the following items:Replace every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Service at the indicated
distance or time whichever
comes first.
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months, thereafter every60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Replace air cleaner element
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace transmission fluid
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Replace air conditioning filter
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition
at least once per month)
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 connections
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Every 36 months
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120 60 90
144
72 105168
84 120192
96
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page . Adjust only if noisy
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

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A, B, C
Canadian owners:
A B C D
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in as required for each distance/time interval. Follow this
schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply.
Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 276 ).
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox 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 .
Replace air cleaner element.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace air conditioning filter.
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent ofmileage).
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Replace transmission fluid. Do items in A, B, D.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A. Replace transmission fluid. Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D.
Do items in A. Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump.
Replace transmission fluid.
Inspect idle speed . Inspect valve clearance.
Replace spark plugs. Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Replace engine coolant
7,500 mi/12,000 km/-
15,000 mi/24,000 km/1 yr
22,500 mi/36,000 km/-
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
37,500 mi/60,000 km/-
45,000 mi/72,000 km/3 yrs
52,500 mi/84,000 km/-
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs
67,500 mi/108,000 km/-
75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs
82,500 mi/132,000 km/-
90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs
97,500 mi/156,000 km/-
105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs
112,500 mi/180,000 km/-
120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs
thereafter every 60,000 mi/
96,000 km/5 yrs
 See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
NOTE: :
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions (listed by distance/time)

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Follow the Severe Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if you
drive your vehicle
under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions:Driving less than 5 miles (8
km) per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less
than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot
[over 90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Extensive idling or long
periods of stop-and-go driving.
Trailer towing, driving with a
roof top carrier, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or
de-iced roads.
Follow the Maintenance
Schedule f or Severe Conditions.
MAINLY
Maint enance U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
242 Visually inspect the following items:
Refer to page for replacement
information under special driving
conditions.
Refer to page for replacement
information under special driving
conditions.
Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Service at the indicated
distance or time whichever
comes first.
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months, thereafter every60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and conditions of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connections
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls
Vehicle underbody Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) Every 36 months
Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Clean ( ) or replace ( ) air cleaner element
Use normal schedule except in dusty
conditions
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace transmission fluid
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Replace air conditioning filter
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition
at least once per month) 152412
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120 60 90
144 72 105168
84 120192
96
Adjust only if noisy
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Replace timing belt and inspect water pump,1
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

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Maint enance
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Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. See air conditioning filter on page for replacement information
under special driving conditions.
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
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NOTE: 239
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Replace air cleaner element.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace transmission fluid.
Replace air conditioning filter.
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent ofmileage).
56,250 mi/90,000 km/-
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs
63,750 mi/102,000 km/-
67,500 mi/108,000 km/4½ yrs
71,250 mi/114,000 km/-
75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs
78,750 mi/126,000 km/-
82,500 mi/132,000 km/5½ yrs
86,250 mi/138,000 km/-
90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs
93,750 mi/150,000 km/-
97,500 mi/156,000 km/6½ yrs
101,250 mi/162,000 km/-
105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs
108,750 mi/174,000 km/-
112,500 mi/180,000 km/7½ yrs
116,250 mi/186,000 km/-
120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs
thereafter every 60,000 mi/
96,000 km/5 yrs Do items in A.
Replace timing belt . Do items in A, B, C, D.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A. Clean air cleaner element. Do items in A, B, C.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D,E.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A. Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump.
Inspect valve clearance.
Clean air cleaner element.
Replace spark plugs. Inspect idle speed .
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A. Replace timing belt . Do items in A, B, C, D.
Replace engine coolant 2
1, 1, 1,
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time)

µµKeeping the tires properly inf lated
provides the best combination of
handling, tread lif e and riding
comf ort. Underinf lated tires wear
unevenly, adversely af f ect handling
and f uel economy, and are more
likely to f ail f rom being overheated.
Overinf lated tires can make your
vehicleridemoreharshly,aremore
prone to damage from road hazards,
and wear unevenly.
We recommend that you visually
check your tires every day. If you
think a tire might be low, check it
immediately with a tire gauge.
To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated. The
f ollowing pages give more detailed
informationonhowandwhento
check air pressure, how to inspect
your tires f or damage and wear, and
what to do when your tires need to
be replaced.
The timing belt should normally be
replaced at the intervals shown in
the maintenance schedule.
Replace the belt at 60,000 miles (U.S.)
or 100,000 km (Canada) if you regu-
larly drive your vehicle in one or
more of these conditions:
In very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C).
In very low temperatures
(under 20°F, 29°C).
CONT INUED
Timing Belt, Tires
Maint enance
Inf lation
Tires
Timing Belt
273
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

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Paint Touch-up . 295
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position . 213
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Parking . 217
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Parking Brake . 122 .................................
Parking Lights . 70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 217
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PGM-FI System . 341
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Polishing and Waxing . 295
Power Sliding Doors
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Indicator . 64, 98
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Operation . 94
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Switches . 94
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
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Protecting Adults . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children . 22
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Protecting Inf ants . 32
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Protecting Larger Children . 41
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Protecting Small Children . 37
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 45
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Lower Anchorages . 47
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 196
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Odometer . 66
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Odometer, Trip . 67
Oil
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Change, How to . 251
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Change, When to . 240
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Checking Engine . 200
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 318
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 250
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 83
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 339
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Outside Mirrors . 121
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Overheating, Engine . 315
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
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Oxygenated Fuels . 338
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Radiator Overheating . 315
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Radio/CD Sound System . 173
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Readiness Codes . 321 ...............................
Rear A/C Unit . 158
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Rear Compartment . 128
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 284, 285
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Rear View Mirror . 121
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Rear Windows . 120
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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
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Remote Audio Controls . 191
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Remote Transmitter . 85
Removing the Second
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Seats . 114
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 262
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Coolant . 255
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Engine Oil and Filter . 251
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Fuses . 323
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Light Bulbs . 282
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Schedule . 238
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Spark Plugs . 264
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Timing Belt . 273
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Tires . 277
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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