2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK warning light

The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the car should f lash.
The appropriate light comes on in
this display if the trunk or any door
is not closed tightly. If a brake light
does not work, the
indicator comes on when you push
the brake pedal with the ignition
switch ON (II).
A burned out brake light is a hazard
when drivers behind you cannot tell
you are braking. Have your brake
lights repaired right away.
All the lights in the monitor display
come on f or a f ew seconds when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II).
This indicator has three f unctions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the Traction
Control System.
It f lashes when the TCS is
regulating wheelspin.
If itcomesonandstaysonwhen
the Traction Control System is on,
it indicates that there is a problem
in the TCS.
This light also comes on when you
turn the ignition ON (II) and goes off
af ter the engine starts. See page f or more inf ormation on the
TCS.
1. 2. 3.
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On all V6 models
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Door and Brake L amp Monitor
Traction Control System
(T CS) Indicator
58
BRAKE LAMP

µµBeing able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights. Check your tires
f requently f or wear and proper
pressure. Both are important in
preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’ (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all f our
wheels f or the best handling.
Watch road conditions caref ully,
they can change f rom moment to
moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. ‘‘Clear’’ roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when the
outside temperature is near f reezing.
The road surf ace can become
covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def rosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
page ).
Be caref ul when downshif ting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the
drive wheels f or a moment and cause
askid.Be very cautious when passing, or
beingpassedbyothervehicles.The
spray f rom large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buf f eting
can cause you to lose control.
109
Visibility Traction
Driving
Driving in Bad Weather
226

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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
GHI
IV