2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK check engine light

If the indicator remains lit after
you have f ully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II). It
is a reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
This light has two f unctions:
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This light will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags or passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system.
For complete inf ormation, see page
.
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For complete inf ormation, see page . This light normally comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If this light comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
cartoyourdealertohaveitchecked.
With the light on, your car still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock. For complete inf ormation, see
page .
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Only on models equipped with ABS (see
page )
Only on models equipped with side airbags 220
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Side A irbag Cut-of f
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Indicator
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Follow the Maintenance
Schedule f or Severe Conditions.
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
car top carrier, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or
de-iced roads.
MAINLY
Maint enance
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Canadian Owners
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Visually inspect the following items: 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
Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement. See information on maintenance and
emissions warranty, last column, page .
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
See Dust and Pollen Filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Clean ( ) or replace ( ) air cleaner element
Use normal schedule except in dusty conditons
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt , balancer 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 dust and pollen filter
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition
at least once per month) Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
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
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60 90
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Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months Adjust only if noisy
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
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60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

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A, B, C, D, E
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
AB C D E
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in as required for each distance/time.
Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.
Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. Replace engine oil and filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page ).
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches with
multipurpose grease.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
Check all fluid leves, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections
Check all lights.
Inspect the underbody.
Replace air cleaner element.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace dust and pollen filter .
Replace brake fluid every 3 years
(independent of mileage).
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
Clean air cleaner element.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
Do item in E.
Clean air cleaner element. Do items in A, B, C.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
Replace MT fluid.
Replace AT fluid.
Replace timing belt , balancer belt , inspect
water pump.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D.
Do items in A.
3,750 mi/6,000 km
7,500 mi/12,000 km
11,250 mi/18,000 km
15,000 mi/24,000 km/1 yr
18,750 mi/30,000 km
22,500 mi/36,000 km
26,250 mi/42,000 km
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
33,750 mi/54,000 km
37,500 mi/60,000 km
41,250 mi/66,000 km
3 yrs (independent ofmileage)
45,000 mi/72,000 km/3 yrs
48,750 mi/78,000 km
52,500 mi/84,000 km
56,250 mi/90,000 km
60,000 mi/96,000 km/3 yrs
60,000 mi/96,000 km/3 yrs,
then replace every 30,000 mi/
48,000 km/2 yrs.
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs
63,750 mi/102,000 km
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Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
See Dust and Pollen Filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions. NOTE:
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time)

Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):Let the engine run f or several
minutes and check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
f ive seconds. If it does not, turn of f
the engine and reinspect your
work.
9.
8.
7.
6. (4-cylinder models)
(6-cylinder models)
Engine Oil
Maint enance254
OOIILLFFIILLTTEERR
66--ccyylliinnddeerrmmooddeellss
4.6 US qt (4.4, 3.9 Imp qt)
4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

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Capacities Chart . 342
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 204
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 181
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Operation . 124, 142, 152, 178
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 127, 138, 156, 174
..............................
CD Player . 136, 172
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Certif ication Label . 340
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Chains . 289
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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Changing Engine Coolant . 257
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 252
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When to . 240
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Charging System Indicator . 56, 326
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 208
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Childproof Door Locks . 79
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Child Seats . 26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Cleaner, Air . 269
Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels . 305 ...................................
Carpeting . 306
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Exterior . 304
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Fabric . 307
.......................................
Interior . 306
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Seat Belts . 307
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Vinyl . 307
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Window . 308
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Climate Control System . 111
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Clock, Setting the . 96
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Clutch Fluid . 268
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CO in the Exhaust . 349
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Coin Box . 97
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 210
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Compact Spare . 312
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Console Compartment . 97
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Consumer Inf ormation . 355
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 255
....................................
Checking . 200
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Proper Solution . 255
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Temperature Gauge . 61
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Corrosion Protection . 309
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 349
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Cruise Control Operation . 185 ..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 356
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 65
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 358
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 68
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Dimensions . 342
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Dimming the Headlights . 64
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 263, 264
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Engine Oil . 198
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Directional Signals . 66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 219
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Disposal of Used Oil . 254
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 73
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Power Door Locks . 74
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 345
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 211
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Drive Belts . 282
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
Index
C
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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
.
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
....................
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
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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
.................
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
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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
.
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
.
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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B
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