2002 HONDA ACCORD COUPE charging

The engine can be severely damaged
if this light f lashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passengers
to protect yourselves by f astening
the seat belts. A beeper also sounds
if you have not fastened your seat
belt.
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop af ter a f ew
seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper
stay of f if you f asten your seat belt
bef ore turning on the ignition.
The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your car.
327
328
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder L ight
58

If your car’s battery is disconnected
or goes dead, the audio system will
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the radio you will see ‘‘ ’’
in the f requency display. Use the
Preset buttons to enter the five-digit
code (see page ).179
On EX, Special Edition, and EX-V6
models
Battery
Maint enance276
Charging the battery with the cables
connected can seriously damage your
car’s electronic controls. Detach the
battery cables bef ore connecting the
battery to a charger.

Run the air conditioning at least once
a week during the cold weather
months. Run it f or at least ten
minutes while you are driving at a
steady speed with the engine at
normal operating temperature. This
circulates the lubricating oil con-
tained in the ref rigerant.If the air conditioning does not get as
cold as before, have your dealer
check the system. Recharge the
system with Ref rigerant HFC-134a
(R-134a). (See Specif ications on
pages and .)
Your car’s air conditioning is a sealed
system. Any major maintenance,
such as recharging, should be done
by a qualif ied mechanic. You can do
a couple of things to make sure the
air conditioning works ef f iciently.
Periodically check the engine’s
radiator and air conditioning
condenser f or leaves, insects, and
dirt stuck to the f ront surf ace. These
block the air f low and reduce cooling
ef f iciency. Use a light spray f rom a
hose or a sof t brush to remove them. 344 346
Maint enance
A ir Condit ioning Syst em
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Whenever you have the air conditioning
system serviced, make sure the service
f acility uses a ref rigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
ref rigerant f or reuse. Releasing
ref rigerant into the atmosphere can
damage the environment.
The condenser and radiator f ins bend
easily. Only use a low-pressure spray
or sof t-bristle brush to clean them.

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 car towed.......................
Compact Spare Tire .312
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
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If Your Engine Won’t Start . 319
Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates ............................
Very Slowly .319
The Starter Operates ................................
Normally .320
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Jump Starting .321
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If Your Engine Overheats . 324
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 327
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Charging System Indicator . 328
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 329
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Readiness Codes .330
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Brake System Indicator . 331
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Closing the Moonroof . 332
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Fuses .333
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Checking and Replacing . 334
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Emergency Towing .338
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed311

By eliminating as much of the
electrical load as possible, you can
drive several miles (kilometers)
before the battery is too discharged
to keep the engine running. Drive to
a service station or garage where
you can get technical assistance.
This indicator should come on when
the ignition switch is ON (II), and go
out af ter the engine starts. If it
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, it indicates that the
charging system has stopped
charging the battery. Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories:radio,heater,A/C,
climate control, rear def ogger, cruise
control, etc. Try not to use other
electrically-operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running and take extra care not to
stall it. Starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Charging System Indicator
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .58, 328
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Jump Starting .321
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Maintenance .274
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Specif ications .345, 347
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Bef ore Driving .191
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Belts,Seat .8,41
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Beverage Holder .101
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Body Repair .310 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 218
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Break-in, New Linings . 192
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Bulb Replacement . 294,295
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Fluid .264
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Parking .99
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System Indicator . 59,331
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Wear Indicators .217
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Braking System .217
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Break-in, New Car .192
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 69
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Brights, Headlights .67
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .295
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Brake Lights .294, 295
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Ceiling Light .299
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Courtesy Lights .299
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Front Parking Lights . 293
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Front Side Marker Lights . 292
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Headlights .290
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High-mount Brake Light . 297
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License Plate Lights . 298
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 296
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Specif ications .345, 347
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Accessories and Modif ications . 200
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Accessories .200
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 201
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Modif ications .201
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .77
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Accessory Power Socket . 104
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Additives, Engine Oil . 250
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 45
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Air Cleaner Element .267
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Air Conditioning Filter . 280
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Air Conditioning System . 108,115
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Maintenance .279
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Usage .111, 117
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 110,115
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Air Pressure, Tires .282
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Alcohol in Gasoline .350
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 305
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Antif reeze .253
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .59, 219
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Operation .218
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 179
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76..........................
Appearance Care .303
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Audio System . 123,138,161
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 68
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 43
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Automatic Speed Control . 181
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Automatic Transmission . 210
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Capacity, Fluid . 344,346
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Checking Fluid Level . 261
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Shif ting .211
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 211
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Shif t Lever Positions . 211
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Shif t Lock Release . 214
Index
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Bulb Replacement...................................
Spotlights .299
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Trunk Light .300
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Turn Signal Lights . 292
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Bulbs, Halogen .290
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 68
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 360
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
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Def rosting the Windows . 113,121
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Dimensions .344, 346
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Dimming the Headlights . 67
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 261
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Engine Oil .196
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Capacities Chart . 344,346
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
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Carrying Cargo .202
Cassette Player ....................................
Care .150, 178
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Operation . 135,146,175
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 132,151,171
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CD Player .130, 169
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Ceiling Light .105
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Center Pocket .104
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Certif ication Label .342
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Chains .287
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .250
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When to .238
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
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Changing Engine Coolant . 255 ...
Charging System Indicator . 58,328
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 206
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Child Saf ety .20
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Child Seats .25
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Cleaner Element, Air . 267
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .305
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Carpeting .306
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Exterior .304
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Fabric .307
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Interior .306
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Leather .307
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Seat Belts .307
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Vinyl .307
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Windows .308
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Climate Control System . 115
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Clock, Setting the .100
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Clutch Fluid .265
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CO in the Exhaust .352
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Coin Box .104
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 208
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Compact Spare .312
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Console Compartment . 102
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Consumer Inf ormation . 358
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Controls, Instruments and . 55Coolant
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Adding .253
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Checking .198
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Proper Solution .253
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Replacing .255
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Temperature Gauge . 64
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Corrosion Protection .309
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Courtesy Lights .106
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .352
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Cruise Control Operation . 181
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 359
Index
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Directional Signals .69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 217
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Disposal of Used Oil .252
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 78
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Monitor Light .61
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Power Door Locks .78
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 348
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .209
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Drive Belts .280
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .205
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Economy .199
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In Bad Weather .223
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In Foreign Countries . 351
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Economy, Fuel .199
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Emergencies on the Road . 311
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Battery, Jump Starting . 321
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Brake System Indicator . 331
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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Charging System Indicator . 328
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Checking the Fuses . 333 .....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 327
Malf unction Indicator ......................................
Lamp .329
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 332
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Overheated Engine . 324
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Emergency Brake .99
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Emergency Flashers .71
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Emergency Towing .338
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 83
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Emissions Controls .352
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Emissions Testing, State . 355
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
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Drive Belts .280
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .59, 329
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 58,327
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 248
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Overheating .324
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Specif ications .345, 347
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Speed Limiter . 210,214
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Starting .207
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Ethanol in Gasoline .350
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 352
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Exhaust Fumes .52 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by .18
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 304
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Fabric, Cleaning .307
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Fan, Interior .108, 119
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .107
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 193
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .267
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Dust and Pollen .280
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Oil .250
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 263
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Shif ting the .209
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 71
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 313
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Floor Mats .306
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 261
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Brake .264
Index
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