2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK check transmission fluid

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
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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
.
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
...
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
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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
A
B
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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
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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
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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 . 55 Coolant
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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
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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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D
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CONT INUED
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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
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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
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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 . 355Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 64
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Drive Belts . 280
Malf unction Indicator
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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
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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
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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
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Automatic Transmission . 261
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Brake . 264
Index
E F
III

Fluids.........................................
Clutch . 265
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Manual Transmission . 263
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Power Steering . 266
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Windshield Washers . 260
FM Stereo Radio ...........................
Reception . 124, 139
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Folding Rear Seat . 91
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 351
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Four-way Flashers . 71
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Front Airbags . 9, 45
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Fuel . 192
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Fill Door and Cap . 193
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Gauge . 64
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Octane Requirement . 192
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Oxygenated . 350
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Reserve Indicator . 62
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Tank, Filling the . 193
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Fuses, Checking the . 333
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 199
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Gasohol . 350
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Gasoline . 192
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 62 ...........................................
Gauge . 64
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Octane Requirement . 192
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Tank, Filling the . 193
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Gas Station Procedures . 193
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 64
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Fuel . 64
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Speedometer . 63
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Tachometer . 63
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight ......................................
Rating) . 226
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 211
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 209
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Glass Cleaning . 308
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Glove Box . 84
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
......................................
Rating) . 226
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 290
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 71
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Headlights . 67
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Aiming . 290 Automatic Lighting Off
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Feature . 68
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Daytime Running Lights . 68
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Lights On Indicator . 62
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Reminder Chime . 67
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 290
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Turning on . 67
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Head Restraints . 90
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Heating and Cooling . 108
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High Altitude, Starting at . 208
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High-Low Beam Switch . 67
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver . 185
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Hood Latch . 269
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Hood, Opening the . 194
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Horn . 66
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Hydraulic Clutch . 265
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Hydroplaning . 224
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 342
Ignition
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Keys . 75
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Switch . 76
Index
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IV

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Keys . 75 ............
Timing Control System . 353
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Immobilizer System . 75
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint . 20
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Inf ant Seats . 29
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Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 282
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Inside Mirror . 97
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Inspection, Tire . 283
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Instrument Panel . 2, 56
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 69
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Interior Cleaning . 306
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Interior Lights . 105
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Car . 315
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Jack, Tire . 314
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Jump Starting . 321 .......................
Label, Certif ication . 342
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Lane Change, Signaling . 69
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 41
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 290
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Indicator . 57
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Parking . 67
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Turn Signal . 69
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Load Limit . 203
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 76
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Lockout Prevention . 79
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 76
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Fuel Fill Door . 193
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Glove Box . 84
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Power Door . 78
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Trunk . 82
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Low Coolant Level . 198
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 209
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 58, 327
Lubricant Specif ications
..................................
Chart . 344, 346
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Luggage . 202 ..................................
Maintenance . 233
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
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Record . 243, 244
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Required Indicator . 65
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Saf ety . 234
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Schedule . 238, 242
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp . 59, 329
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Manual Transmission . 209
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 263
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Meters, Gauges . 63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 350
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 97
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Moonroof . 96
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Closing Manually . 332
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Operation . 96
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Neutral Gear Position . 213
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New Vehicle Break-in . 192
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 210
Index
K L
J M N
V

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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 324
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 73
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 76
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Stereo Sound System . 123, 138
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Storing Your Car . 301
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Sun Visor . 103
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Sunglasses Holder . 100
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System .9,45
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Servicing . 50
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SRS Indicator . 48, 60
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System Components . 45
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Synthetic Oil . 250
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Tachometer . 63
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 294
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
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Tape Player . 135, 146
Technical Descriptions
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 352
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 350
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 354 .......................
Temperature Gauge . 64
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 40
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Thef t Protection . 179
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 354
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Time, Setting the . 109
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Timing Belt . 281
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Tire Chains . 287
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
...............................................
Tires . 282
..............................
Air Pressure . 282
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Checking Wear . 283
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Compact Spare . 312
......................................
Inf lation . 282
..................................
Inspection . 283
..............................
Maintenance . 284
...................................
Replacing . 285
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Rotating . 285
...........................................
Snow . 287
....................
Specif ications . 345, 347
................................
Tire Chains . 287
..........................
Winter Driving . 286
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 313
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 225
................
Emergency Wrecker . 338 Traction Control System (TCS)
...............................
Indicator . 60, 222
...................................
Operation . 220
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 261
...................................
Manual . 263
..................
Fluid Selection . 244, 263
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Identif ication Number . 343
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Shif ting the Automatic . 211
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 209
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Treadwear . 348
.......................................
Trip Meter . 64
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Trunk . 82
........
Emergency Trunk Release . 83
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Opening the . 82
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Open Monitor Light . 61
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Turn Signals . 69
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Underside, Cleaning . 309
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 348
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Unleaded Gasoline . 192
Index
T
U
VIII