2002 HONDA CIVIC Indicator Lights

µMake sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
Make sure the parking brake is f ully
released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or damage
the rear brakes. Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lockthedoorswiththekeyorthe
remote transmitter.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The three way catalytic
converter gets very hot, and could
cause these materials to catch on
fire.
Always use the parking brake when
you park your car. The indicator on
the instrument panel shows that the
parking brake is not f ully released; it
does not indicate that the parking
brakeisfirmlyset.Makesurethe
parking brake is set f irmly or your
car may roll if it is parked on an
incline.
If your car has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park.Thiskeepsthecarfrom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission making it easier to
move the shift lever out of Park
when you want to drive away. If the car is f acing uphill, turn the
f ront wheels away f rom the curb. If
you have a manual transmission, put
it in f irst gear.
If the car is f acing downhill, turn the
f ront wheels toward the curb. If you
have a manual transmission, put it in
reverse gear.
Parking
Parking T ips
Driving187

Check your brakes af ter driving
through deep water. Apply the
brakes moderately to see if they f eel
normal. If not, apply them gently and
f requently until they do. Since a
longer distance is needed to stop
with wet brakes, be extra cautious
and alert in your driving.
Constant application of the brakes
when going down a long hill builds
up heat and reduces their ef f ective-
ness. Use the engine to assist the
brakes by downshif ting to a lower
gear and taking your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal.
When the brake pads need replacing,
you will hear a distinctive metallic
‘‘screeching’’ sound when you apply
the brakes. If you do not have the
brake pads replaced, they will begin
screeching all the time.
Your brakes may sometimes squeal
or squeak when you apply them
lightly. Do not conf use this with the
brakewearindicators.Theymakea
very audible ‘‘screeching.’’
The f ront disc brakes on all models
have audible brake wear indicators.
All Civics are equipped with f ront
disc brakes. The brakes on the rear
wheels are drum. A power assist
helps reduce the ef f ort needed on
thebrakepedal.TheABS(oncars
equipped with ABS) helps you retain
steering control when braking very
hard.
Put your f oot on the brake pedal only
when you intend to brake. Resting
your f oot on the pedal keeps the
brakes applied lightly, causing them
to build up heat. Heat build-up can
reduce how well your brakes work. It
also keeps your brake lights on all
the time, conf using drivers behind
you. Brake Wear Indicators
The Braking System
Driving188

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 280
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Jump Starting . 274
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Maintenance . 230
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Specif ications . 297
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Bef ore Driving . 163
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Belts,Seat .8,45
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Beverage Holder . 99
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Body Repairs . 264 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 189
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Break-in, New Linings . 164
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Bulb Replacement . 250
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Fluid . 222
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Parking . 97
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System Indicator . 62, 283
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Wear Indicators . 188
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Braking System . 188
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Break-in, New Car . 164
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights . 70
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 251
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Brake Lights . 250
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Ceiling Light . 254
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Front Parking Lights . 248
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Front Side Marker Lights . 248
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Headlights . 247
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High-mount Brake Light . 251
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License Plate Lights . 252
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 250
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Specif ications . 297
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Spotlights . 255
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Trunk Light . 253
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Accessories and Modif ications . 171
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Accessories . 171
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 172
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Modif ications . 172
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 81
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Accessory Power Socket . 101
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Additives, Engine Oil . 210
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 48
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Air Cleaner Element . 225
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Air Conditioning System . 106
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Maintenance . 234
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Usage . 106
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 108
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Air Pressure, Tires . 238
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High Speed Driving . 239
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Normal Driving . 239
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 300
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Antif reeze . 213
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 62, 191
...................................
Operation . 189
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 157 Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 80
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Appearance Care . 257
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Audio System . 114, 126, 138
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 46
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Automatic Speed Control . 159
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Automatic Transmission . 182
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Capacity, Fluid . 296
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Checking Fluid Level . 220
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Shif ting . 183
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 182
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Shif t Lever Positions . 183
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Shif t Lock Release . 186
Index
A
B
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 310
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Def og and Def rost . 111
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Def rosting the Windows . 111
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Dimensions . 296
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 220
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Engine Oil . 168
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Directional Signals . 72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 188
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Disposal of Used Oil . 212
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 81
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Power Door Locks . 82
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 298
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Capacities Chart . 296
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Carrying Cargo . 173
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 156
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Operation . 120, 132, 153
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 123, 135, 149
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CD Player . 123, 135, 147
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Ceiling Light . 102
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Certif ication Label . 294
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Chains . 244
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Changing a Flat Tire . 267
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Changing Engine Coolant . 215
Changing Oil
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How to . 211
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When to . 200
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Charging System Indicator . 62, 280
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 178
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Child Saf ety . 22 Child Seats
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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Lower Anchors . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Cleaner Element, Air . 225
Cleaning
......................................
Exterior . 258
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Interior . 260
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Seat Belts . 261
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Vinyl . 261
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Windows . 262
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Clock, Setting the . 119, 131, 143
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Clutch Fluid . 223
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CO in the Exhaust . 302
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
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Compact Spare . 266
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Consumer Inf ormation . 308
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 213
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Checking . 169
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Proper Solution . 213
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Replacing . 215
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Corrosion Protection . 263 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 302
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Cruise Control Operation . 159
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 308
Bulb Replacement
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Turn Signal Lights . 248
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Bulbs, Halogen . 247
Index
C
D
II

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Fuel . 164
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Fill Door and Cap . 165
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Oxygenated . 300
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Reserve Indicator . 63
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Tank, Filling the . 165
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Fuses, Checking the . 285
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 170
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Gasohol . 300
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Gasoline . 164
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 164
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Tank, Filling the . 165
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Gas Station Procedures . 165
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel . 67
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Speedometer . 66
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Tachometer . 66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 183 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 180
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Glass Cleaning . 262
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Glove Box . 98
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 247
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
Headlights
........................................
Aiming . 247
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Beeper . 70
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 247
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Turning on . 70
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Head Restraints . 90
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Heating and Cooling . 106
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High Altitude, Starting at . 179
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High-Low Beam Switch . 70
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High-mount Brake Light . 251
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Hood Latch . 226
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Hood, Opening the . 166
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Horn . 69
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Hydraulic Clutch . 223
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Hydroplaning . 193 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 294
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 77
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Switch . 80
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Timing Control System . 303
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators, Instrument
.............................................
Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint . 31
Inf ant Seats
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
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Lower Anchors . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 238
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High Speed Driving . 239
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Normal Driving . 239
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Inside Mirror . 96
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Inspection, Tire . 240
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Instrument Panel . 2, 58
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning . 260
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Interior Lights . 102
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Introduction . i
Index
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CONT INUED
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Keys . 77 ........................
Jacking up the Car . 268
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Jack, Tire . 267
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Jump Starting . 274
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Maintenance . 195
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Record . 205-206
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Required Indicator . 64
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Saf ety . 196
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Schedule . 198-204
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 63, 281
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Manual Transmission . 180
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 221
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Meters, Gauges . 66
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Methanol in Gasoline . 300
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 96
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Moonroof . 95
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Closing Manually . 284 .....................................
Operation . 95
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 164
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Odometer . 66
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Odometer, Trip . 67
Oil
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Change, How to . 211
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Change, When to . 200
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Checking Engine . 168
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 279
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 210
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 302 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 184
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New Vehicle Break-in . 164
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 181
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 294
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Label, Certif ication . 294
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16, 45
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LATCH Anchorage System . 43
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 247
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Indicator . 59
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Parking . 70
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Turn Signal . 72
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Load Limit . 174
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 80
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 80
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Fuel Fill Door . 165 .................................
Power Door . 82
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Trunk . 86
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Low Coolant Level . 169
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Low Fuel Indicator . 63
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Lower Anchors . 43
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 181
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 279
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 296
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Luggage . 173
Index
LM N O
J K
V

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Operation in Foreign Countries . 301
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Outside Mirrors . 96
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Overheating, Engine . 276
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Oxygenated Fuels . 300
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Radiator Overheating . 276
Radio/CD/Cassette
...........
Sound System . 114, 126, 138
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Readiness Codes . 282, 305
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................
Replacement . 250, 251
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Rear Seat, Folding . 91
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Rear View Mirror . 96
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 88
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 181
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Reminder Lights . 59
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 83
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element . 225
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 235
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Engine Coolant . 215
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 211 ..........................................
Fuses . 286
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Light Bulbs . 247
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Schedule . 198
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Spark Plugs . 227
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Timing Belt . 237
...........................................
Tires . 242
.............................
Wiper Blades . 232
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 47
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 169, 213
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Restraint, Child . 22
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Reverse Gear Position . 184
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Rotation, Tire . 241
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 45
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 310
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 10
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Door Locks . 11
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Head Restraints . 11
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Seat Belts . 8
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Seats & Seat-Backs . 11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
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Paint Touch-up . 259
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position . 183
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Parking . 187
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Parking Brake . 97
Parking Brake and Brake System
.......................................
Indicator . 62
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Parking Lights . 70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 304
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PGM-FI System . 303
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Polishing and Waxing . 259
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 20
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Protecting Adults . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 20
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Protecting Children . 22
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Protecting Inf ants . 31 .......
Protecting Larger Children . 38
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Protecting Small Children . 35
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 42
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Using LATCH . 43
Index
PR
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CONT INUED
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Tachometer . 66
Taillights, Changing
..................................
Bulbs . 250, 251
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 265
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Tape Player . 120, 132, 153
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 45
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Additional Information . 45
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 46
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Cleaning . 261
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16, 45
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Maintenance . 47
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 61
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System Components . 45
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Use During Pregnancy . 20
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
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Seats, Adjusting the . 88
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Serial Number . 294
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Service Intervals . 198
...........................
Service Manual . 311
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Service Station Procedures . 165
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Setting the Clock . 119, 131, 143
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 182
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Shif t Lock Release . 186
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Side Airbags . 10, 50
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Cut-of f Indicator . 52, 61
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 248, 250
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Signaling Turns . 72
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Snow Tires . 243 ...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 258
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Sound System . 114, 126, 138
Spare Tire
......................................
Inf lating . 266
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Specif ications . 297
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 227
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Specif ications Charts . 296
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Speed Control . 159
...................................
Speedometer . 66
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Spotlights . 103
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 48
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Additional Safety Precautions . 53
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Airbag Service . 53
How the Side Airbag Cut-of f
...........
Indicator Light Works . 52
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 51
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 48
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 50
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SRS Components . 48
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SRS Indicator . 51, 61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 81
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State Emissions Testing . 305 .......................
Starting the Engine . 179
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 179
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With a Dead Battery . 274
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 276
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment . 76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
...
Stereo Sound System . 114, 126, 138
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Storing Your Car . 256
Supplemental Restraint
................................
System . 10, 48
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Servicing . 53
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SRS Indicator . 51, 61
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System Components . 48
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Synthetic Oil . 210
Index
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