2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK light

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Gas Mileage, Improving . 201
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Gasohol . 347
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Gasoline . 194
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Gauge . 61
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Octane Requirement . 194
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Tank, Filling the . 194
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Gas Station Procedures . 194
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 61
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Fuel . 61
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Speedometer . 60
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Tachometer . 60
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 213
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 211
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Glass Cleaning . 308
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Glove Box . 81
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 292
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 68 ........................................
Headlights . 64
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Aiming . 292
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Automatic Lighting Off . 65
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Low Beams, Turning on . 64
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Reminder Chime . 64
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 292
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Turning on . 64
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Head Restraints . 86
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Heating and Cooling . 104
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High Altitude, Starting at . 210
HomeLink Universal
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Transmitter . 188
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Hood, Opening the . 196
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Hydraulic Clutch . 268
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Hydroplaning . 226
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 340
Ignition
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Keys . 70
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Switch . 72
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Timing Control System . 350
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Immobilizer System . 71
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Important Safety Precautions . 6 .........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 55
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Inf ant Restraint . 30
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Inf ant Seats . 30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 284
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Inside Mirror . 93
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Inspection, Tire . 286
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Instrument Panel . 55
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 65
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Interior Cleaning . 306
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Interior Lights . 101
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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 . 320
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Keys . 70
Index
G H I J K
IV

CONT INUED
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Maintenance . 235
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
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Record . 245
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Required Indicator . 62
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Saf ety . 236
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Schedule . 240-244
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56, 327
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Manual Transmission . 211
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 265
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Meters, Gauges . 60
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Methanol in Gasoline . 347
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 94
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Moonroof . 92
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Closing Manually . 330
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Operation . 92
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Neutral Gear Position . 214
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New Vehicle Break-in . 194
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 212
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 340 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 194
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Odometer . 60
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Odometer, Trip . 61
Oil
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Change, How to . 252
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Change, When to . 240
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Checking Engine . 198
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Pressure Indicator . 56, 325
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 251
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 73
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 348
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Outside Mirrors . 93
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Overheating, Engine . 323
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
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Oxygenated Fuel . 347
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Panel Brightness Control . 65
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Park Gear Position . 214
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Parking . 218
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Label, Certif ication . 340
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Lane Change, Signaling . 66
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 42
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 292
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Indicator . 55
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Parking . 64
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Turn Signal . 66
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 72
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Fuel Fill Door . 194
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Glove Box . 81
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Power Door . 74
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Trunk . 79
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Low Coolant Level . 200
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 211
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 325
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 342
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Luggage . 204
Index
LM
N O P
V

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Parking Brake . 95
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Parking Lights . 64
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 351
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PGM-FI System . 350
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Polishing and Waxing . 305
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Pollen Filter . 282
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children . 21
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Protecting Inf ants . 30
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 39
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Using LATCH . 40
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Saf ety Belts . 8 .........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 358
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Door Locks . 10
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Head Restraints . 10
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8
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Additional Information . 42
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 43
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Cleaning . 307
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 42
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Maintenance . 44
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 42, 56
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System Components . 42
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seats, Adjusting the . 82
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Security System . 184
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Serial Number . 340
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Service Intervals . 240
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Service Manual . 359
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Service Station Procedures . 194
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Radiator Overheating . 323
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 119
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 296
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Rear Seat Armrest . 88
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Rear Seat, Folding . 87 ............................
Rear View Mirror . 93
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Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 82, 85
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 212
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Reminder Lights . 55
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Remote Transmitter . 75
Replacement Inf ormation
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Air Cleaner Element . 269
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Coolant . 257
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Engine Oil and Filter . 252
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Fuses . 332
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Light Bulbs . 292
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Schedule . 240
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Spark Plugs . 272, 274
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Tires . 287
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Wiper Blades . 279
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 44
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 200
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Restraint, Child . 21
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Reverse Gear Position . 214
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Rotation, Tire . 287
Index
R
S
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CONT INUED
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Tachometer . 60
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 295
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 311
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Tape Player . 124, 142, 152, 178
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 345
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Emissions Control Systems . 349
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Oxygenated Fuels . 347
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 351
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Temperature Gauge . 61
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Tether Attachment Points . 39
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 351
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Time, Setting the . 96
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Timing Belt . 283
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Tire Chains . 289
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
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Setting the Clock . 96
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 213
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Shif t Lock Release . 216
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Side Airbags . 47
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 47
How The Side Airbag of f
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Indicator Light Works . 48
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement . 293
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Signaling Turns . 66
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Snow Tires . 289
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 304
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Sound System . 119, 131, 147, 164
Spare Tire
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Inf lating . 312
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Specif ications . 344
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 272, 274
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Specif ications Charts . 342
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Speed Control . 185
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Speed Limiter . 212, 216
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Speedometer . 60
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 45
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Additional Safety Precautions . 50
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How Your Airbags Work . 45, 47
How Your SRS Indicator
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Works . 47 ........................
SRS Components . 45
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SRS Service . 50
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SRS Indicator . 47, 57
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 73
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Starting the Engine . 209
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 210
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With a Dead Battery . 320
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 323
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 69
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 72
Stereo Sound ...............
System . 119, 131, 147, 164
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Storing Your Car . 301
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Sun Visor . 99
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Sunglasses Holder . 100
Supplemental Restraint System
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Servicing . 50
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SRS Indicator . 47, 57
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System Components . 45
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Synthetic Oil . 251
Index
T
VII

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Tires . 283
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Air Pressure . 284
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Checking Wear . 286
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Compact Spare . 312
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 345
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Inf lation . 284
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Inspection . 286
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Replacing . 287
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Rotating . 287
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Snow . 289
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Specif ications . 344
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Tools, Tire Changing . 313
Towing
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A Trailer . 227
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Emergency Wrecker . 336
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Traction Control System . 222
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TCS Indicator . 58, 223
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TCS ON/OFF Switch . 223
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 263, 264
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 265
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Fluid Selection . 263, 265
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Identif ication Number . 339
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Shif ting the Automatic . 212 ..................
Shif ting the Manual . 211
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Treadwear . 345
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Trip Meter . 61
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Trunk . 79
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Emergency Opener . 80
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Opening the . 79
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals . 66 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
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Warranty Coverages . 357
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 262
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Operation . 68
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Washing . 304
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Waxing and Polishing . 305
Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 69
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Alignment and Balance . 286
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Compact Spare . 312
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Wrench . 314
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 308
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Operating the Power . 91
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Rear, Def ogger . 68
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 66
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Washers . 68
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Vanity Mirror . 99
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 205
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Vehicle Dimensions . 342
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 340
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Vehicle Storage . 301 .................................................
VIN . 340
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Vinyl Cleaning . 307
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Viscosity, Oil . 251
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Underside, Cleaning . 309
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 345
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Unleaded Gasoline . 194
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Upholstery Cleaning . 306
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 254
Index
U V W
VIII

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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
I

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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
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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
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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
C
D
II

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
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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
.
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
..........
Automatic Transmission . 261
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Brake . 264
Index
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