2003 HONDA ACCORD COUPE light

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ÎThe burning of gasoline in your car’s
engine produces several byproducts.
Some of these are carbon monoxide
(CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and
hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline
evaporating from the tank also
produces hydrocarbons. Controlling
the production of NOx, CO, and HC
is important to the environment.
Under certain conditions of sunlight
and climate, NOx and HC react to
f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’ Carbon
monoxide does not contribute to
smog creation, but it is a poisonous
gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Scheduled maintenance is on page
.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian emission
requirements, as specif ied in an
agreement with Environment
Canada, at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your car has a Positive Crankcase
Ventilation System. This keeps
gasses that build up in the engine’s
crankcase from going into the
atmosphere. The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve routes them from
the crankcase back to the intake
manif old. They are then drawn into
the engine and burned.
The Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f . As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
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The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormation405

Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the car coast for several seconds
without using the accelerator
pedal or the brake pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your Honda dealer.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 5th/6th (M/T). Do
notusethecruisecontrol.When
traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
St at e Emissions T est ing
T echnical Inf ormation409

CONT INUED
Battery......
Charging System Light . 62,380
............................
Jump Starting .373
..............................
Maintenance .324
....................
Specif ications .397, 399
..............................
Bef ore Driving .223
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Belts,Seat .8,46
.........................
Beverage Holders .112
...................................
Body Repair .362
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 256
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Break-in, New Linings . 224....................
Bulb Replacement .348
...........................................
Fluid .313
.......................................
Parking .110
.................
System Indicator . 63,383
........................
Wear Indicators .254
.............................
Braking System .254
........................
Break-in, New Car .224
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 76
........................
Brights, Headlights .74
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .348
..............................
Brake Lights .348
..............................
Ceiling Light .351
................
Door Courtesy Light . 351
................
Front Parking Lights . 346
.................................
Headlights .342
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 350
.................
License Plate Lights . 349
....................
Specif ications .397, 399
...................................
Spotlights .351
...............................
Trunk Light .353
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 346
................
Vanity Mirror Lights . 351
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .342
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 232
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Accessories .232
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 233
............................
Modif ications .233
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .85
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 116
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 296
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 49
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .316
...........
Air Conditioning . 122,131,138
..............................
Maintenance .329
.........................
Usage .122, 131,138
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .333
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .403
........................
Aluminum Wheels .357
......................................
Antif reeze .299
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .64, 256
...................................
Operation .255
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 212
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 84
..........................
Appearance Care .355
..........................................
Armrest .111 ................
Audio System . 148,163,187
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 75
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 47
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 214
..............
Automatic Transmission . 248
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 396,398
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 307,308
.......................................
Shif ting .248
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 248
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Shif t Lever Positions . 248
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Shif t Lock Release . 251
Index
A
B
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Capacities Chart . 396,398
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 56
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Cargo Net .237
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Carrying Cargo .234
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 156,173,196
.......................................
CD Player .154
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CD Pocket, Center .113
........................
Certif ication Label .394
............................................
Chains .338
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .365
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 301
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .296
.............................
When to .276, 284
...
Charging System Indicator . 62,380
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 240
.......................................
Child Seats .26
.........................................
LATCH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
...................................
Cleaner, Air .316
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .357
...................................
Carpeting .358 ......................................
Exterior .356
.........................................
Fabric .359
.......................................
Interior .358
.......................................
Leather .359
...................................
Seat Belts .359
...........................................
Vinyl .359
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Window .360
...............
Climate Control System . 129
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Clock, Setting the . 153,171,193
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Clutch Fluid .314
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CO in the Exhaust .406
...................................
Coin Pocket .113
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 242
..............................
Compact Spare .364
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Console Compartment . 111
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Consumer Inf ormation . 412
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Controls, Instruments and . 59
Coolant ........................................
Adding .299
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Checking .230
.........................
Proper Solution .299
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Temperature Gauge . 70
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Corrosion Protection .361
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .405
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Cruise Control Operation . 214..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 412
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 60
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 414
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 79
Defrosting the ....................
Windows .127, 136,144
............................
Dimensions .396, 398
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 74
Dipstick .
Automatic Transmission . 307,308
..................................
Engine Oil .228
..........................
Directional Signals .77
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 254
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Disposal of Used Oil .298
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 86
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Power Door Locks .86
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 400
Downshif ting, Manual .....................
Transmission .243, 245
.......................................
Drive Belt .332
Index
C
D
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 342
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 79
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Headlights .74
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Aiming .342
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Automatic Lighting Off . 75
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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Low Beams, Turning on . 74
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Reminder Chime .74
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 342
...................................
Turning on .74
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Head Restraints .99
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Heating and Cooling .122
...............................
Heated Mirror .109
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High Altitude, Starting at . 242
HomeLink Wireless Control ........................................
System .218
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Hood Latch .318 .......................
Hood, Opening the .226
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Hydraulic Clutch .314
.................................
Hydroplaning .262
.................................................
Fuel .224
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Fill Door and Cap .225
...........................................
Gauge .70
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Octane Requirement . 224
...............................
Oxygenated .403
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Tank, Filling the .225
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Fuses, Checking the .386
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 231
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Gasohol .403
.........................................
Gasoline .224
...........................................
Gauge .70
................
Octane Requirement . 224
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Tank, Filling the .225
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Gas Station Procedures . 225
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 70
...............................................
Fuel .70
...............................
Speedometer .68
.................................
Tachometer .68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 248
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .243 6-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission .245
..............................
Glass Cleaning .360
........................................
Glove Box .93
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .264
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 394
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .82
...........................................
Switch .84
............
Timing Control System . 406
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Immobilizer System .83
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 61
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Inf ant Restraint .21
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Inf ant Seats .30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 333
.................................
Inside Mirror .108
.............................
Inspection, Tire .335
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Instrument Panel .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 76
...........................
Interior Cleaning .358
...............................
Interior Lights .117
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Introduction . i
Index
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IV

CONT INUED
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Jacking up the Car .367
.......................................
Jack, Tire .366
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Jump Starting .373
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Keys .82
.......................
Label, Certif ication .394
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 77
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16,46
.........................
Leather, Cleaning .359
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .342
.......................................
Indicator .61
.........................................
Parking .74
..................................
Turn Signal .77
.....................................
Load Limit .235
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 84
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 84
............................
Fuel Fill Door .225 ....................................
Glove Box .93
...........................................
Trunk .91
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Low Coolant Level . 230,299
Lower Gear, Downshifting ......................................
to a .243, 245
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,379
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .396, 398
.........................................
Luggage .234 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 250
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New Vehicle Break-in . 224
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 244,246
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 394
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 224
.........................................
Odometer .69
Odometer/Outside Temperature ......................................
Indicator .69
...............................
Odometer, Trip .70
..................................
Maintenance .271
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 291
................................
Record .281, 289
......................
Required Indicator .71
..........................................
Saf ety .272
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Schedule . 276-280,284-288
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,381
..........
Manual Transmission . 243,245
Manual Transmission ...................................
Fluid .310, 311
...............................
Meters, Gauges .68
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 403
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Mirrors, Adjusting .108 .......................................
Moonroof .107
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Closing Manually .384
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Operation .107
Index
LM N
O
J
K
V

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Radiator Overheating . 376
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .148, 163,187
...........................
Readiness Codes .382
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 348
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Rear Seat Access .98
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Rear Seat, Folding .100
..........................
Rear View Mirror .108
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 79
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 94,97 Recommended Shif t
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Speeds .244, 246
.............................
Reminder Lights .61
.......................
Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 316
..........................
Engine Coolant .301
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 330
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 296
..........................................
Fuses .386
................................
Light Bulbs .342
............................
Schedule .276, 284
.......................
Spark Plugs .318, 321
...........................................
Tires .336
.............................
Wiper Blades .327
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .48
.................
Reserve Tank, Coolant . 230
...............................
Restraint, Child .21
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 249
................................
Rotation, Tire .336
Oil
........................
Change, How to .296
..............
Change, When to . 276,284
......................
Checking Engine .228
..............
Pressure Indicator . 62,379
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .295
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 85
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 404
............................
Outside Mirrors .108
.....................
Outside Temperature .69
....................
Overheating, Engine .376
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 291
..........................
Oxygenated Fuel .403
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 76
........................
Park Gear Position .249
...........................................
Parking .253
...............................
Parking Brake .110
.................................
Parking Lights .74
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 253
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PGM-FI System .406
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 357
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Pollen Filter .330 ............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults .13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 38
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Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .42
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Using LATCH .43
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Saf ety Belts .8, 46
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 414
Index
R
S
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ÎCONT INUED
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9, 49
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .11
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
..................
Seats and Seat-Backs . 11
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 57
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Saf ety Messages .ii
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 46
...............
Additional Information . 46
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .47
.....................................
Cleaning .359
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16,46
................................
Maintenance .48
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .46, 62
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System Components . 46
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seat Heaters .102
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Seats, Adjusting the .94
............................
Security System .213
...................
Select/Reset Knob . 69,70
...............................
Serial Number .394
...................
Service Intervals . 276,284
...........................
Service Manual .415 .........
Service Station Procedures . 225
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Setting the Clock . 153,171,193
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 248
........................
Shif t Lock Release .251
....................................
Side Airbags .51
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 51
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 53
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Side Curtain Airbags .52
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .52
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Signaling Turns .77
....
6-speed Manual Transmission . 245
.................................
Fluid Level .311
.......................................
Shif ting .245
.......................
Reverse Lockout .246
.....................................
Snow Tires .338
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 356
................
Sound System . 148,163,187
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .364
....................
Specif ications .397, 399
........
Spark Plugs, Replacing . 318,321
...........
Specif ications Charts . 396,398
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Speed Control .214
................
Speed Limiter . 244,246,251 ...................................
Speedometer .68
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 49
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 55
.....
How Your Airbags Work . 49,51
How Your SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .52
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SRS Components .49
..................................
SRS Service .55
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SRS Indicator .52 ,63
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 85
.......................
Starting the Engine .241
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .242
................
With a Dead Battery . 373
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 376
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .80
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 84
Stereo Sound .......................
System .148, 163,187
...........................
Storing Your Car .354
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Sun Visor .114
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Sunglasses Holder .116
Index
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