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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
236
237
294
295 296 309
316
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance283

To add oil, unscrew and remove the
engine oil f ill cap on top of the valve
cover. Pour in the oil, and install the
engine oil f ill cap. Tighten it securely.
Wait a f ew minutes and recheck the
oil level. Do not f ill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine.Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Genuine Honda Motor Oil is the
pref erred 5W-20 lubricant f or your
vehicle. It is highly recommended
that you use genuine Honda Motor
Oil in your vehicle f or optimum
engine protection.
Make sure the API Certif ication Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
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Recommended Oil
A dding Oil
Engine Oil
Maint enance285
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Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
Honda dealer) is required to
remove the f ilter.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
instructions that come with it.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
f ive seconds. If it does not, turn of f
the engine and reinspect your
work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes and check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
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5. 3.
Engine Oil
Maint enance288
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29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ). Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood and check the oil
level (see page ). Although oil
levelandoilpressurearenot
directly connected, an engine that
is very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
1.
2.
3. 4.
236 285 365
Emergency
Towing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed354
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

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Accessories and Modif ications . 239
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Accessories .239
...
Additional Safety Precaution . 240
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Modif ications .240
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .82
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Accessory Power Sockets . 126
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Additives, Engine Oil . 287
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 53
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Air Cleaner Element .298
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Air Conditioning System . 132,140
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Maintenance .307
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Rear A/C Control .154
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Usage .132, 140
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 134,140
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Air Pressure, Tires .309
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Alcohol in Gasoline .374
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Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 331
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Antif reeze .289
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .65, 256
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Operation .255
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 188
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 81..........................
Appearance Care .329
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Armrests .104
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 187
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Audio System . 157,169,189
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 51
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 73
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 222
..............
Automatic Transmission . 248
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .370
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 295
.......................................
Shif ting .249
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 248
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 249
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 251
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .64, 355
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Jump Starting .349
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Maintenance .303
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Specif ications .371
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Bef ore Driving .231
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Belts,Seat .8,49
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Beverage Holder .120 ...................................
Body Repair .336
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 255
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Break-in, New Linings . 232
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Bulb Replacement .320
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Fluid .296
.......................................
Parking .117
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System Indicator . 64,358
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Wear Indicators .254
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Braking System .254
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 232
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
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Brights, Headlights .72
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .321
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Brake Lights .320
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Cargo Area Light .325
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Front Parking Lights . 319
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Front Side Marker Lights . 319
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Headlights .318
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High-mount Brake Light . 322
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Individual Map Lights . 324
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License Plate Light . 323
Index
A
B
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Switch .81
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Timing Control System . 377
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Immobilizer System .80
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 63
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Individual Map Lights . 129
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Inf ant Restraint .32
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Inf ant Seats .28
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 309
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Inside Mirror .116
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Inspection, Tire .311
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Instrument Panel .2 ,62
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 73
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Interior Cleaning .332
...............................
Interior Lights .127
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 342
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Jack, Tire .340
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Jump Starting .349 .......................
Label, Certif ication .368
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,49
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LATCH .47
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Light Control Switch .127
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .318
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Indicator .63
.......................................
Interior .127
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Parking .72
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Turn Signal .74
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Load Limits .242, 262
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
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Fuel Fill Door .233
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Glove Box .90
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Lockout Prevention . 83
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Power Door .82
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Sliding Doors .92 ........................................
Tailgate .88
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Low Coolant Level .237
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Low Fuel Indicator .67
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 64,354
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 370
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Luggage .241
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Keys .79
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Maintenance .271
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 283
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Record .281-282
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Required Indicator .70
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Saf ety .272
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Schedule .274-280
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 64,356
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Manual Sliding Doors .91
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Meters, Gauges .68
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Methanol in Gasoline . 374
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Mirrors, Adjusting .116
Moving the Second Row Bucket .............................................
Seat .106
Index
J K
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Specif ications Charts . 370
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Speed Control .222
...................................
Speedometer .68
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 53
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Additional Safety Precautions . 58
How the Automatic Seat Belt ....................
Tensioners Work .51
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 55
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How Your Airbags Work . 53
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SRS Components .53
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SRS Service .58
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SRS Indicator .55 ,65
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Starting the Engine .247
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .247
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With a Dead Battery . 349
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State Emissions Testing . 379
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 351
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .78
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 81
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Stereo Sound System . 157,169,189
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Storing Your Vehicle .327
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Storage Box .125
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Sunglasses Holder .122 ........................................
Sun Visor .123
Supplemental Restraint System ......................................
Servicing .58
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SRS Indicator .55 ,65
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System Components . 53
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Synthetic Oil .286
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Tachometer .68
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Tailgate .88
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Opening the .88
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Open Monitor Light . 66
Taillights, Changing Bulbs .........................................
in .320, 321
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 337
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Tape Player . 162,183,197
Technical Descriptions .....
Emissions Control Systems . 376
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Oxygenated Fuels .374
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .378
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Temperature Gauge .69
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 51
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Thef t Protection .188 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 378
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Time, Setting the .118
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Timing Belt .309
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Tire Chains .315
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 339
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Tires .309
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Air Pressure .309
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Balancing .312
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Checking Wear .311
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Compact Spare .338
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 372
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Inf lation .309
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Inspection .311
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Replacing .313
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Rotating .312
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Snow .315
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Specif ications .371
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Tire Chains .315
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .262
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Emergency Wrecker . 365
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Traction Control System (TCS) . 257
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 295
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Fluid Selection .295
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Identif ication Number . 368
Index
T
VIII

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Shif ting the Automatic . 249
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Treadwear .372
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Trip Meter .69
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Turn Signals .74
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Tools, Tire Changing . 340
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Underside, Cleaning .335
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .337
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 372
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Unleaded Gasoline .232
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Upholstery Cleaning .332
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 288
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Vanity Mirror .123
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 242,262
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Vehicle Dimensions .370
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 368
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Vehicle Storage .327
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Ventilation .135, 140
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VIN .368
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Vinyl Cleaning .333 ..................................
Viscosity, Oil .285
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 60
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Warranty Coverages .383
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 294
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Level Indicator .67
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Operation .76
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Washing .330
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Waxing and Polishing . 331
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
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Alignment and Balance . 312
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Compact Spare .338
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Wrench .342
Windows .....................................
Cleaning .334
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Operating the Power . 113
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Rear .115
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Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .74
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Def roster .137, 147 .......................................
Washers .76
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .305
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Operation .74
Rear Windshield Wiper and .....................................
Washer .76
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Wireless Headphones . 219
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Worn Tires .311
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 365
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