2003 HONDA ACCORD COUPE fuel pressure

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols61
LOW FUEL INDICATORSEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHTMAINTENANCE REQUIRED
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF
INDICATOR
CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
TCS ACTIVATION INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
DOOR AND TRUNK
OPEN MONITOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (P.62,
379)
(P.62, 380)
(P.381) (P.63)(P.66)
(P.62)
(P.
66)
(P.66,
213) (P.
63)
(P.
63)(P.
65)
(P.
71)
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65)
(P.64) (P.
67)
(P.
64)
(P.64)
(P.67)
(P.67)

Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat. Because the f uel f ill cap is on the
driver’s side of the vehicle, park
with that side closest to the
service station pumps.Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Put the
tether end attachment on the fuel
f ill cap into the slot on the f uel f ill
door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank, leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
Your vehicle has an on-board
ref ueling vapor recovery system to
help keep f uel vapors f rom going
into the atmosphere. If the fuel
nozzle keeps clicking of f even
though the tank is not full, there
maybeaproblemwiththissystem.
Consult your dealer.
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4.
1.
2.
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Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
Filling the Fuel Tank
225
FUEL FILL CAP TETHER
Push
ATTACHMENT
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

A cold engine uses more f uel than a
warm engine. It is not necessary to
‘‘warm-up’’ a cold engine by letting it
idle f or a long time. You can drive
away in about a minute, no matter
how cold it is outside. The engine
will warm up f aster, and you get
better f uel economy. To cut down on
the number of ‘‘cold starts,’’ try to
combine several short trips into one.
You can improve f uel economy by
driving moderately. Rapid acceler-
ation, abrupt cornering, and hard
braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear that
allows the engine to run and acceler-
ate smoothly.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Turnoff theA/Cto
cut down on air conditioning use.
Use the f low-through ventilation
when the outside air temperature is
moderate.
The condition of your car and your
driving habits are the two most
important things that affect the fuel
mileage you get.
Always maintain your car according
to the maintenance schedule. This
will keep it in top operating condition.
Depending on traf f ic conditions, try
to maintain a constant speed. Every
time you slow down and speed up,
your car uses extra f uel. Use the
cruise control, when appropriate, to
increase f uel economy.
An important part of that mainte-
nance is the
(see page ). For
example, an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel. It also wears out
f aster, so check the tire pressure at
least monthly.
In winter, the build-up of snow on
your car’s underside adds weight and
rolling resistance. Frequent cleaning
helps your f uel mileage and reduces
thechanceof corrosion. 291 Driving Habits
Owner Maintenance
Checks Car Condition
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving231

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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 .
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 .Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See pages and . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate lights monthly. See
page .
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230
306
307 308 313 333
340
Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance291

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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .239
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Economy .231
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In Bad Weather .261
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In Foreign Countries . 404
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Dual Temperature Control . 137,145
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 330
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Economy, Fuel .231
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Emergencies on the Road . 363
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Battery, Jump Starting . 373
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Brake System Indicator . 383
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Changing a Flat Tire . 365
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Charging System Indicator . 380
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Checking the Fuses . 386
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 379
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 381
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 384
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Overheated Engine . 376
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Emergency Brake .110
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Emergency Flashers .79
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Emergency Towing .391
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
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Emissions Controls .405 .............
Emissions Testing, State . 408
Engine .............................................
Belt .332
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 70
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .62, 381
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,379
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 294
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Overheating .376
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Specif ications .397, 399
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Speed Limiter . 244,246,251
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Starting .241
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Engine Speed Limiter . 244,246,251
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Ethanol in Gasoline .403
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 405
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Exhaust Fumes .56
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 356
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Fabric, Cleaning .359
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Fan, Interior . 122,133,143
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .121 ....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 225
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .316
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Dust and Pollen .330
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Oil .296
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 310
5-speed Manual Transmission ................................
Shif ting the .243
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 79
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 365
Fluids .
Automatic Transmission . 307,308
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Brake .313
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Clutch .314
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Manual Transmission . 310,311
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Power Steering .315
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Windshield Washer . 306
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Folding Rear Seat .100
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 404
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Four-way Flashers .79
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Front Airbags .9 ,49
Index
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Jacking up the Car .367
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Jack, Tire .366
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Jump Starting .373
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Keys .82
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Label, Certif ication .394
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Lane Change, Signaling . 77
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 16,46
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Leather, Cleaning .359
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .342
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Indicator .61
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Parking .74
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Turn Signal .77
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Load Limit .235
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 84
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 84
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Fuel Fill Door .225 ....................................
Glove Box .93
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Trunk .91
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Low Coolant Level . 230,299
Lower Gear, Downshifting ......................................
to a .243, 245
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,379
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .396, 398
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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
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 224
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Odometer .69
Odometer/Outside Temperature ......................................
Indicator .69
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Odometer, Trip .70
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Maintenance .271
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 291
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Record .281, 289
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Required Indicator .71
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Saf ety .272
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Schedule . 276-280,284-288
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,381
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Manual Transmission . 243,245
Manual Transmission ...................................
Fluid .310, 311
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Meters, Gauges .68
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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
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Radiator Overheating . 376
Radio/CD Sound .......................
System .148, 163,187
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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
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Rear View Mirror .108
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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
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Reminder Lights .61
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Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 316
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Engine Coolant .301
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 330
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Engine Oil and Filter . 296
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Fuses .386
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Light Bulbs .342
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Schedule .276, 284
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Spark Plugs .318, 321
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Tires .336
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Wiper Blades .327
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .48
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 230
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 249
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Rotation, Tire .336
Oil
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Change, How to .296
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Change, When to . 276,284
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Checking Engine .228
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Pressure Indicator . 62,379
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .295
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 85
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 404
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Outside Mirrors .108
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Outside Temperature .69
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Overheating, Engine .376
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 291
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Oxygenated Fuel .403
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Panel Brightness Control . 76
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Park Gear Position .249
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Parking .253
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Parking Brake .110
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Parking Lights .74
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 253
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PGM-FI System .406
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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
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Supplemental Restraint System......................................
Servicing .55
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SRS Indicator .52 ,63
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System Components . 49
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Synthetic Oil .295
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Tachometer .68
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 348
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 363
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 400
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Emissions Control Systems . 405
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Oxygenated Fuels .403
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .407
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Temperature Gauge .70
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Tether Anchorage Points . 42
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 407
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Time, Setting the . 153,171,193
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Timing Belt .332
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Tire Chains .338
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 365
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Tire Inf ormation .402 ...............................................
Tires .333
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Air Pressure .333
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Checking Wear .335
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Compact Spare .364
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 400
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Inf lation .333
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Inspection .335
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Replacing .336
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Rotating .336
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Snow .338
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Specif ications .397, 399
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Tools, Tire Changing . 365
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .263
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Emergency Wrecker . 391
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Traction Control System (TCS) . 258
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TCS Activation Indicator . 64,259
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TCS Indicator .64, 258
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TCS ON/OFF Switch . 259
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic .307, 308
Checking Fluid Level, ...........................
Manual .310, 311
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Fluid Selection . 307,310,312
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Identif ication Number . 395 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 248
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Shif ting the Manual . 243,245
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Treadwear .400
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Trip Meter .70
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Opener .92
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Hooks .237
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Opening the .91
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Open Monitor Light . 65
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Turn Signals .77
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Underside, Cleaning .361
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .363
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 400
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Unleaded Gasoline .224
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Upholstery Cleaning .358
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 298
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