2002 HONDA INSIGHT child seat

Whichever style you select, f ollow
the booster seat maker’s instructions.
However, if the belt touches or
crosses the child’s neck, the child
needs to use a booster seat.
This could result in
serious neck injuries during a crash.
If a child needs a booster seat, we
recommend choosing a style that
allows the child to use the lap/
shoulder belt directly, without a
shield, as shown.
This could cause
very serious injuries during a crash.
It also increases the chance that the
child will slide under the belt in a
crash and be injured. Devices intended to improve
occupant comf ort or reposition the
shoulder part of a seat belt, severely
compromise the protective capability
of the seat belt and increase the
chance of serious injury in a crash.
If they do, they could
be very seriously injured in a crash.
Using a Boost er Seat
Do not let a child wear a seat belt across t he neck.
Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind t he back orunder t he arm. Do not put any accessories on a seat
belt.
T wo children should never use t hesame seat belt .
Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety30

A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of the ears are
even with the top of the seat-back. A
child of this height should be tall
enough to use the lap/shoulder belt
without a booster.Children vary widely. And while age
may be one indicator of when a child
can saf ely ride in this car, there are
other important f actors you should
consider.Physically, a child must be large
enough f or the lap/shoulder belt to
properly f it over the hips, chest, and
shoulder (see pages and ). If
the seat belt does not f it properly,
the child should use a booster seat.
To saf ely ride in this car, a child
must be able to follow the rules,
including sitting properly and
wearing the seat belt properly
throughout a ride.2915
CONT INUED
Physical Size
Maturity
When Can a L arger Child Ride in t his
Car
Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety31

Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly positioned and secured. Caref ully read the owner’s manual
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all saf ety
inf ormation.
If you decide that a child can saf ely
ride in this car, be sure to:
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the f loor. Supervise the child. Even a mature
child sometimes needs to be
reminded to f asten the seat belt or
sit properly.
Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety32

Since a tether can provide additional
security, we recommend using a
tether whenever one is required or
available.Attach the tether strap hook to the
tether anchorage point as shown in
the illustration, then tighten the
strap according to the child seat
maker’s instructions. Make sure the
strap is not twisted.
Your car has a tether anchorage
point on the trunk lining f or securing
a tether-style child seat to the car.
Protecting Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Using Child Seats with T ethers
33

This seat belt has a single belt that
goes over your shoulder, across your
chest and across your hips.
Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in both seating
positions.
The seat belts are also equipped with
automatic seat belt tensioners.
The system also includes a
light on the instrument
panel to remind you and your
passenger to f asten your belts. If the
driver’s seat belt is not f astened
before the ignition is turned ON (II),
the light will come on and a beeper
will also sound. The beeper will stop
af ter a f ew seconds, but the light will
stay on until the driver’s seat belt is
f astened. To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched.The passenger’s seat belt has an
additional locking mechanism that
must be activated to secure a child
seat. (See page for instructions on
how to secure a f orward-f acing child
seat with this type of belt.) Both seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move f reely in
your seat while it keeps some
tensiononthebelt.
During a collision or sudden stop,
the retractor automatically locks the
belt to help restrain your body. To unlock the belt, push the red
PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide
the belt across your body to the door
pillar. After exiting the car, be sure
the belt is out of the way and will not
getclosedinthedoor.
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Seat Belt System Components L ap/Shoulder Belt
Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Saf ety34

Î.......................................
CD Player .108
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Certif ication Label .240
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Chains .195
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Charge/Assist Gauge .57
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .167
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When to .156
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Changing a Flat Tire .215
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Changing Engine Coolant . 171
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Charging System Indicator . 56
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 117
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Child Saf ety .19
Child Seats ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Cleaner Element, Air . 181
Cleaning ......................................
Exterior .206
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Interior .209
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Seat Belts .209
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Vinyl .209
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Windows .210
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Clock, Setting the .103
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Clutch Fluid .179
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CO in the Exhaust .248
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 133
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Compact Spare .214 ...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 254
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Controls, Instruments and . 60
Coolant ........................................
Adding .169
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Checking .123
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Proper Solution .173
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Replacing .171
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Temperature Gauge . 58
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Corrosion Protection .210
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .248
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Current Fuel Mileage .55
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 254
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 44
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Daytime Running Lights . 62
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Defects, Reporting Safety . 258
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Def og and Def rost .84
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 65
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Defrosting the Windows . 84
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Dimensions .242
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Dimming the Headlights . 61Dipstick
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Engine Oil .122
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Directional Signals .63
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 146
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Disposal of Used Oil .168
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Display Change Button . 50
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 71
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .134
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Drive Belts .189
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .131
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Economy .124
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In Bad Weather .149
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In Foreign Countries . 247
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DustandPollenFilter . 189
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Economy, Fuel .124
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Emergencies on the Road . 213
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Battery, Jump Starting . 222
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Brake System Indicator . 230
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Changing a Flat Tire . 215
Index
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CONT INUED
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Load Limit .129
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 69
Locks ............................
Fuel Fill Door .119
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Hatch .71
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Low Coolant Level .123
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Low Fuel Indicator .58
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 137
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 243
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Luggage .128
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Maintenance .151
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 163
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Record .161
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Required Indicator .59
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Saf ety .152
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Schedule .154
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 48,228
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Manual Transmission . 134
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 178
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Meters, Gauges .50
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Methanol in Gasoline . 246
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Mirrors, Adjusting .78 ..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 118
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 240
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 118
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Odometer .50
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Odometer, Trip .51
Oil ........................
Change, How to .167
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Change, When to .156
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Checking Engine .122
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .166
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 70
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .248
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Opening the Hatch .71
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 247
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Outside Mirrors .78
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Overheating, Engine .224
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 163
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Oxygenated Fuels .246 ..............................
Paint Touch-up .208
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Panel Brightness Control . 62
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Parking .145
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Parking Brake .79
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 46,230
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 250
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PGM-FI System .249
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Polishing and Waxing . 208
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children .19
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Protecting Larger Children . 29
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Protecting Small Children . 26
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .33
Index
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Radiator Overheating . 225
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 98
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 201
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Rear View Mirror .79
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Rear Window Def ogger . 65
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Rear Window Washer .65
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Rear Window Wiper .65
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 76
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 181
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Engine Coolant .171
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Engine Oil and Filter . 167
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Fuses .231
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Light Bulbs .198
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Schedule .154
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Drive Belt .189
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Tires .193
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Wiper Blades .185
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .35
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .123, 171
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Restraint, Child .19
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Rotation, Tire .193 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 34
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 256
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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 . 41
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts .8, 34
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Additional Information . 34
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Cleaning .209
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .34
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Maintenance .35
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .34, 46
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System Components . 34
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seats, Adjusting the .76
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Serial Number .240
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Service Intervals .154
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Service Manual .257 .........
Service Station Procedures . 119
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Setting the Clock .103
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 138
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Shif t Lock Release .142
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Signaling Turns .63
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Snow Tires .195
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Solvent-type Cleaners . 207
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Sound System .98
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .214
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Specif ications .243
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Specif ications Charts . 242
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Speedometer .50
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 36
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Additional Safety Precautions . 39
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .38
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How Your Airbags Work . 36
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SRS Components .36
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SRS Service .39
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SRS Indicator .34 ,46
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 70
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Starting the Engine .133
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .133
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With a Dead Battery . 222
Index
RS
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