2002 HONDA CIVIC spark plugs replace

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 196
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Important Safety Precautions . 197
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Maintenance Schedule . 198 ...
Required Maintenance Record . 205
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
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Fluid Locations . 208
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Engine Oil . 209
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Adding Oil . 209
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Recommended Oil . 209
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Synthetic Oil . 210
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Additives . 210
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 211
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Cooling System . 213
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Adding Engine Coolant . 213
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 215
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Windshield Washers . 219
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Transmission Fluid . 220
Automatic .........................
Transmission . 220
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission . 221
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 222
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Brake System . 222
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Clutch System . 223
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Power Steering . 224
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Air Cleaner Element . 225
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Hood Latch . 226
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Spark Plugs . 227
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Replacement . 227 ............................
Specif ications . 229
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Battery . 230
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Wiper Blades . 232
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Air Conditioning System . 234
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 235
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Drive Belts . 237
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Timing Belt . 237
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Tires . 238
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Inf lation . 238
Recommended Tire Pressures ...........
f or Normal Driving . 239
Tire Pressure Adjustment f or ..........
High Speed Driving . 239
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Inspection . 240
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Maintenance . 240
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Tire Rotation . 241
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 242
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Wheels and Tires . 243
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Winter Driving . 243
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Snow Tires . 243
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Tire Chains . 244
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Lights . 245
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Headlight Aiming . 247
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Replacing Bulbs . 247
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Storing Your Car . 256
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Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x1,000
km x 1,000
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Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check engine oil and coolant
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace timing belt, and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
See Dust and Pollen Filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
Service the following items at the recommended intervals
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 7 years
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
20 32
30484064 609680
128 90
144 100160 120192
24 48 72
12 36 60
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A/T
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

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U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners A, B, C, D, E
A B C DE
Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.
Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first.
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in as required for each distance/time.
10,000 mi/16,000 km/1 yr
20,000 mi/32,000 km/1 yr
30,000 mi/48,000 km
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
40,000 mi/64,000 km/2 yrs
3yrs
50,000 mi/80,000 km/3 yrs
60,000 mi/96,000 km
60,000 mi/96,000 km/3 yrs
70,000 mi/112,000 km/4 yrs
80,000 mi/128,000 km/4 yrs
90,000 mi/144,000 km
90,000 mi/144,000 km/5 yrs
100,000 mi/160,000 km/5 yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km
6yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km/6 yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km/7 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 241 ).
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace dust and pollen filter .
Replace air cleaner element every 30,000 mi/48,000
km (independent of time).
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent ofmileage).
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do item in D.
Do items in A, C.
Do items in A, B.
Do item in E.
Do items in A.
Do item in D.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do item in D.
Do items in A, C.
Do items in A, B.
Inspect valve clearance, cold engine.
Replace spark plugs.
Do item in E.
Do items in A. Replace timing belt, and inspect water pump.
Inspect idle speed.
Do item in D. Replace transmission fluid (M/T).
Replace transmission fluid (A/T), then
replace every 90,000 mi/144,000 km/5 yrs.
DoitemsinA,B,C. Replace engine coolant, then replace every
60,000mi/96,000km/5yrs.
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See Dust and Pollen Filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions (listed by distance/time)

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Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months
Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 monthsCheck oil and coolant at each fuel stop
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Check engine oil and coolant
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches
Visually inspect the following items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
See Timing Belt on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
See Dust and Pollen Filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions. At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 7 years
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) in dusty conditions,
otherwise use normal schedule
Service the following items at the recommended intervals
At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years
20 32
3048 4064 6096 80
128 90
144 100160 120192
24 48 72
12 36 60
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See Dust and Pollen Filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions.
See Timing Belt on page for replacement information under
special driving conditions.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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19995,000 mi/152,000 km
100,000 mi/160,000 km/5 yrs
105,000 mi/168,000 km
6yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km
110,000 mi/176,000 km/6 yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km/7 yrs
115,000 mi/184,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/7 yrs
9yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A, E.
Do item in F.
Inspect valve clearance, cold engine.
Replace spark plugs.
Do items in A, B.
Replace timing belt , and inspect water
pump.
Inspect idle speed.
Do items in A.
Do item in E. Replace transmission fluid (M/T).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D.
Replace transmission fluid (A/T).
Do item in F.
Replace engine coolant, then replace every
60,000mi/96,000km/5yrs.
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time)

Disconnect the wire connector
f rom the ignition coil by pushing
on the lock tab and pulling on the
connector. Pull on the plastic
connector, not the wires.
Loosen the two holding clips by
turning the heads one-quarter turn
counterclockwise with a f lat-tipped
screwdriver. Remove the cover by
pulling it straight up.
The spark plugs in your car are a
special platinum-tipped design f or
longer lif e. The spark plugs should
be replaced according to the
distance recommendation in the
maintenance schedule.
Clean up any dirt and oil that have
collected around the ignition coils.
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Spark Plugs
Replacement
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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
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Sound System . 114, 126, 138
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Readiness Codes . 282, 305
Rear Lights, Bulb
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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
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Remote Transmitter . 83
Replacement Inf ormation
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Air Cleaner Element . 225
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 235
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Engine Coolant . 215
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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
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Tires . 242
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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
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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
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Tachometer . 66
Taillights, Changing
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Bulbs . 250, 251
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Indicator Light Works . 52
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works . 51
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work . 48
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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
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 276
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 80
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Stereo Sound System . 114, 126, 138
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Storing Your Car . 256
Supplemental Restraint
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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
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